“Star Trek” actor William Shatner flew to space Wednesday onboard Blue Origin’s second crewed launch. Shatner, accompanied by three other crew members, joked during a brief coining ceremony before riding to the spacecraft.
To Boldly Go Where No Canadian Actor has Gone Before: Blue Origin’s Successful Launch
Key Takeaways:
- "Star Trek" actor William Shatner successfully flew to space aboard Blue Origin's second crewed mission (NS-18).
- At 90 years old, Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space, surpassing the previous record holder.
- The 11-minute autonomous flight, which included three other crew members, utilized Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket.
See a mistake? Contact us.
