‘Captain Kirk’ Will Really Go to Space

Space travels, which human history has seen as a dream for years, have become a reality of today. Now, people can make space travels by making huge payments, they can see exactly what space is like with the naked eye, and they can actually have that experience. Now, another name that space enthusiasts are familiar with has announced that he is preparing to take a trip to space.

People had the opportunity to meet with a TV series called Star Trek in 1966. This series later appeared in front of the audience with new versions and films many times. One of the names involved in the production was William Shatner. Shatner, who plays the character named James T. Kirk or, more popularly, Captain Kirk, announced that he will go into space in the near future. The famous actor will go into space with Jeff Bezos’ space transportation company Blue Origin.

World’s oldest space tourist

In fact, everyone around the world already knew Shatner from space. This time it will be something completely different. The famous actor will experience a real version of his performance for the audience over the years. In addition, this space travel will earn the 90-year-old actor the title of “world’s oldest space tourist”. In his statements on the subject; “Yes that’s right; I’m a rocket man. It’s never too late to try new things,” said Captain Kirk, thus sharing his excitement.

Shatner’s space flight will take place on October 12. As part of this journey, two ticketed passengers will accompany the famous actor. Captain Kirk, who will look at the universe from a wide perspective with the spacecraft that will reach 106 kilometers above the earth, will then return to our planet with the help of a parachute. This journey will take around 10 minutes.