William Shatner is going to space

[RadishRose]

Who will be watching as "Capt. Kirk" takes a ride?
I plan to.

Captain James T. Kirk is blasting off into the final frontier.

In the latest sign of the strange new world we inhabit, the actor William Shatner will join the crew of Blue Origin's New Shepard on a spaceflight that's slated to launch on Oct. 12.

"Yes, it's true," Shatner said on Twitter. "I'm going to be a 'rocket man!' "

At 90 years old, Shatner is more than twice the average age of NASA's astronauts.

 

[CindyLouWho]

I think I would like to go with him, it has to be better than down here!

He's a great conversationalist, a charismatic guy...... what's to lose?

Beam me up, Captain.

 

[Pink Biz]

Beam me up, Bezos!

 

[RadishRose]

He's a great conversationalist, a charismatic guy

He is. Funny, too!

 

[Warrigal]

I would jump at an invitation to take a ride above the atmosphere in any vehicle, even knowing that there was a chance that it might blow up or crash.

As long as Hubby is alive I won't be allowed to do any such thing.

Best of Luck, Capt Kirk.

 

[Shero]

Thanks for the reminder RadishRose and yes, yes, I will be watching. Our 90 year young astroboy said this on twitter:

Tweet

@WilliamShatner

So now I can say something. Yes, it’s true; I’m going to be a “rocket man!”

 

[Gaer]

I would jump at an invitation to take a ride above the atmosphere in any vehicle, even knowing that there was a chance that it might blow up or crash.

As long as Hubby is alive I won't be allowed to do any such thing.

Best of Luck, Capt Kirk.

me too, but no one has asked me!

 

[Lara]

No, I won't be watching because I cancelled live TV.
This brings new meaning to "Godspeed"...which means good wishes for one's journey...with a little extra speed

 

[CindyLouWho]

He is. Funny, too!

He is. Funny, too!

Yes, he's got it all going on!

 

[win231]

There are a few people (family members) I wish would go into space with him - as long as he comes back alone.

 

[FastTrax]

Hot off the presses

The SpaceX NASA Starfleet Consortium Launches Admiral Kirk into Space to Recharge Elon's Red Tesla

TOP SECRET CLASSIFIED EYES ONLY VIDEOS:

SpaceX version

NASA Version:

Star Trek Production Company version:

Starfleet version:

Billy Shatner personal memoirs version:

Thanks for watching, live long and buy a Red Tesla.

 

[FastTrax]

me too, but no one has asked me!

Ready when U R

Buckle up Miss G.

 

[RadishRose]

@FastTrax I haven't finished the series of videos yet but they're amazing and I wanna thank you so much for posting them. I get such a kick out of Mr Shatner!

 

[Gaer]

See? This just shows you AGE MEANS NOTHING!

I'm ready Fast Trax! Are you a friend of Elon?

 

[Becky1951]

 

[Uptosnuff]

I think it's absolute marketing genius to have Shatner on the New Shepard. You go Captain Kirk!! He looks pretty darn good for a 90 year old! I will be watching.

 

[fmdog44]

born in 1931 and now headed for outer space

 

[Buckeye]

Flight has been delayed until Wednesday.

 

[Ruthanne]

If I remember to watch it then I will...lol

 

[Myquest55]

That is SO AWESOME! I would love to go too but I get air sick and sea sick so would have to be majorly drugged for that trip!
I hope to catch the launch too. I grew up with Star Trek - we need to go farther!

 

[RadishRose]

Astronaut
@WilliamShatner
has arrived to Astronaut Village. West Texas looks good on you, Captain, welcome!
(Twitter)

 

[Shero]

Texas, please control your weather so Captain Kirk can take off on Wednesday

 

[FastTrax]

See? This just shows you AGE MEANS NOTHING!

I'm ready Fast Trax! Are you a friend of Elon?

I should be so lucky. He's more than welcome to adopt me though. Okay Gaer, suit up goil.

 

[Lewkat]

Gee, and all this time, I thought he was already there. Nothing like seeing where one is going eventually, at age 90.

 

[RadishRose]

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