Shatner is Headed to Space

[Chance]

From CNET:

It's been decades since William Shatner first suited up to play the iconic role of Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise on Star Trek in the 1960s. The actor's about to get a lot closer to his fictional counterpart's accomplishments. Blue Origin announced Monday that Shatner is signed up to catch a rocket ride to suborbital space.

Rumors had been swirling that Shatner, who turned 90 this year, would be on the passenger roster for the second crewed flight by the space company run by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The rocket-powered New Shepard NS-18 mission is scheduled to take off from Blue Origin's West Texas launch facility on Oct. 12 at 6:30 a.m. PT. The company will livestream the launch.

I think that's pretty cool - I'm sure a lot of folks at Blue Origin got into the business because of the show.

[Glenn E. Meyer]

Hope he finds a green, dancing beauty waiting for him. Would be funny if a passing starship picks him up.

[Guerrero]

To... boldygo... where... noman... has... gonebefore.

[rd62]

What are the effects of the g-forces of lift-off on a 90 year old man?

I hope he survives the trip long enough to enjoy it!

[okie john]

I pray that Blue Origin puts the one true Captain Kirk on a live mike at some point during this flight.


Okie John

[Bio]

What are the effects of the g-forces of lift-off on a 90 year old man?

I hope he survives the trip long enough to enjoy it!

I hope he survives too, but if he doesn't, it's a hell of a way to go at 90.

[coldcase1984]

I just hope those friggin' Romulans don't try to whack him again!

[Erik]

I don't care what you say. There is something deeply satisfying about William Shatner riding a giant cock into space.

[LOKNLOD]

deeply satisfying...giant cock....

Phrasing!

or in the case of Star Trek...

Phasering!

[Suvorov]

I wish him a pleasant journey. His character and acting has fueled many a dream!