Captain Kirk is embarking on his real-life star trek.
Actor William Shatner, who is best known for his role in the original «Star Trek» series …
Captain Kirk is embarking on his real-life star trek. Actor William Shatner, who is best known for his role in the original «Star Trek» series and the first six films in the «Star Trek» movie franchise, is set to take flight on a New Shepard rocket from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site. «I’ve heard about space for a long time now,» Shatner said in a press release on Oct.4. «I’m taking the opportunity to see it for myself. What a miracle.» The launch had been scheduled for Tuesday but forecasted high winds prompted a 24-hour delay. Here’s everything we know about the highly-anticipated mission, called NS-18. The 90-year-old actor is best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the «Star Trek» franchise and has been acting for six decades. His other notable credits include «T.J. Hooker,» «Rescue 911» and «The Practice.» Along with acting, Shatner is also the host of «The UnXplained» on The History Channel, which explores world mysteries, including aliens. Shatner will be making history as the oldest man to fly in space, surpassing Funk,82, who flew with Bezos on a Blue Origin flight in July.
