“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, along with three other crew members, flew to space on Blue Origin's second crewed launch.
- At 90 years old, Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space, setting a new record previously held by Wally Funk.
- The 11-minute autonomous flight, NS-18, utilized Blue Origin's reusable New Shepard rocket, supporting the company's goal of reducing commercial space travel costs.
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