Watch William Shatner fly to space (Blue Origin New Shepard-18 supercut)

[@marcodavinci3150]

Hearing the wonder in William Shatner's words while others are celebrating as if it's a bachelorette really makes you realize that he's the only one who really gets what this experience means for humanity as a whole and confirms that in his heart he really is our Captain Kirk! It's a shame we could barely hear him as the others were screaming and laughing so much.

[@erideimos1207]

Well said.

[@flippersreef]

Agreed, he was trying to explain the only way he could at the time the profound grandeur of his experience, in the most human way possible. Truly genuine, it made me tear up listening to him. He gets it, I do to.

[@jackburton7964]

He boldly went where no 90 year old beloved Captain has gone before. ✨

[@dtones520]

And you saw the super cut of his reaction. I’m willing to bet he had his moments of jubilation just like the rest and if they got a spotlight interview with Bezos we could have seen and heard their emotions.

[@erideimos1207]

@Clever name Weirdly, lots of millionaires and billionaires (

[@christopherdiienno4154]

He just made it sound so much more of a life defining moment then any other individual who takes part in this. His expression was more of a life changing one then any of the other people; with more of a party kind of reaction.

[@CarrieLuikens]

It's probably because some of them have gone up there before in test flights. I am sure the first time is always very emotionally moving as well as exciting.

[@joesmith6978]

I love it. James T. Kirk again up in Space. Amazing

[@talos2384]

Gotta say, shatner looking good for 90

[@jakeornot6306]

Looking good for 65.

[@Aeronaut1975]

He's so absolutely lost for words and so overwhelmed by his experience that he simply can't find the words to describe it. I was gobsmacked to learn that he's 90yrs old, I genuinely thought he was in his early 70s'. Seeing him experiencing this, along with his other crew members, genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Welcome home, Captain, and your crew.

[@time2cclear]

your a fool . this is so fake .

[@andycole366]

@@time2cclear oh no, a flerf

[@JM-pm1yb]

@@time2cclear *you’re Who’s a fool?

[@Sphyraminx]

He was in his mid-thirties when he was on Star Trek back in the mid-1960s, and it’s been fifty-five years since that show premiered.

[@hagerty1952]

@@time2cclear - Evidence?

[@MrDodge1911]

An AWESOME moment for Mr. Shatner his emotions, and words could not even describe what he and other's have witnessed.

[@natalieburnham3300]

I'm so happy for Mr. Shatner, he was part of my childhood. I cried a little 😢 because he so deserved to go. Gob bless all on the flight.

[@jeffscomp]

Gob?

[@apexmobilito6205]

@@jeffscomp typo

[@kayseek1248]

Who is Gob?

[@natalieburnham3300]

@@kayseek1248 didn't spell check duh!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffscomp]

@@kayseek1248 gobby

[@aquafishes]

“That's one small step for Captain Kirk, one giant leap for William Shatner”

[@raven4k998]

wait thats it what was the point to just waste fuel they couldn't stay up there for at least and hour or two thats such a waste of money

[@sodaaccount]

@@raven4k998 Thats not how spaceflight works. They shot them rather straight up. Everything that goes up is gonna be pulled back by gravity. Your ship would be way more expensive if it was to stay up longer. You would need way more fuel to bring it into Low Earth Orbit (>200km), where a circle takes ~100 mins.

[@raven4k998]

@@sodaaccount not necessarily they just have to burn a little longer so they went a little further up not enough to break away from earth's gravity but more to get longer hang time up there what a little larger fuel tank capacity

[@davidharrison3711]

@@raven4k998 Shatner should've gone up on Space X's "Inspiration 4".

[@JonStark117]

*Absolutely warmed my soul to hear how profoundly overwhelmed Captain James T. Kirk was to go into Space for the first time. Hearing him choke up about it brought a tear to my eye!🙏🏼😭*

[@brentwalker3300]

Blue Origin should have installed Kirk's Captain's chair in that capsule. That would have been epic. And Shatner's comments after touchdown were heartfelt and very moving. He's a good man.

[@larry7124]

They could but in that type chair the G force would have damage his spin

[@ivalee1958]

don't let his x wifes hear ya saying that oh wait you're a man ...excuse me

[@HalkerVeil]

lol That depends on who you ask. Don't fall for the sophism of so called 'great men' and let them pull your ear.

[@aspenrebel]

Don't think that big chair would have fit.

[@Commanderson7]

After 60 years of being the leader of one of the world's greatest space stories he made it to space. His words brought tears to my eyes and can't imagine a better person to go. The spirit of Kirk truly lives inside shatner.

[@aremissomar459]

he made it to Low Earth Orbit and came right back down... he knows the real deal5... there is no blackness of space.. lol... i wonder how much they paid him for those words... i heard him say something totally different...

[@elvisejovi6115]

Yeah except he didn’t really go to space lmao 😂

[@lucindawaugh3945]

I believe he saw with his own eyes how fragile our planet and environment is ❤️

[@andycole366]

@@aremissomar459 flerfers, oh dear.

[@KiltedVeteran]

@@elvisejovi6115 The Kármán Line which defines Earth's atmosphere and space is 330,000 feet. Their capsule traveled over 351,000 feet. He was in space.

[@styner3]

He looks great to be 90yrs old.

[@natalieburnham3300]

Right! He looks really good. The one thing I'm sorry about is Lenord Nemoy wasn't around to go with him.

[@juliapigworthy]

@@natalieburnham3300 Scotty made it first though, even if he couldn't come back.

[@vladG30]

he's got his weekly educational show at RT America channel. He'd appreciate more viewers. Not too many people are aware he's still active.

[@writingpanda]

That was a beautiful human moment at the end of the video. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@brentwalker3300]

Yeah, right? I expect nothing less from the man.

[@sl4983]

Same here

[@Fitforacting]

William Shatner is a nice guy! I took care of him and his wife at an Emmy awards red carpet event in Los Angeles back in 2008 😍😍😍

[@Angry.General1461]

I would not think he's 90 years old. I would think he's in his 70s. Most people would lose their head to Dementia or Alzheimer's after 80. He's not even walking with a cane! He's doing awfully well physically and mentally for his age! He might be able to live to be 110 if he's doing this well at 90!

[@stevo43068]

That is a Human there, a 'Man, being moved by an amazing experience. Mr. Shatner's reaction touched my Heart..

[@odysseusrex5908]

I have always thought that when Shatner stepped through the hatch, somebody should have called out, "Admiral on the bridge!" You really have to admire William Shatner. Ninety one years old and he has the spirit of adventure to do this. It is so wonderful the hear him expound on how profoundly moving an experience it was. We need more men like him.

[@MerkinMuffly]

It's just not the same without Scottie yelling "I can't do it captain, I don't have the power."

[@geraldinebraun9266]

I did hear that a photo and or some of Scotty's ashes are flying around our heads aboard that ISS but yes I'm sure Scotty Dr McCoy and everybody approved of this including Gene Roddenberry

[@braydonvaneck6265]

Ye canny change the laws of physics cap'n!

[@ophyjenkins]

I'm givin' her all she's got Cap'n!

[@ophyjenkins]

@11Cobra It was the first thing that came to mind. I couldn't help myself :D :D :D

[@aspenrebel]

"but Captain, but Captain. She can't take anymore. She's breaking up."

[@Wonkabar007]

I worried, Khan was waiting for him up there.

[@ishmaelriven706]

The konqueror?

[@randyiron2]

Holy crap, I was just feeling all sentimental and came to the comment section. This is the first comment I see. Hahahhahahahahhahahahha

[@johnluna9286]

He brought back Doctor Evil instead.

[@somanymods]

@@randyiron2 same rofl

[@williamthompson969]

Haha!

[@AndyFox83]

Fabulous 👏🏻 If anyone deserves to fly into space, then William Shatner! Now he can say he was really up there 👨‍🚀

[@TheJaimePowell]

It was the same ‘space’ they filmed Star Trek in.

[@ct6502c]

@@TheJaimePowell No matter how much you spam your idiotic conspiracy theories, that doesn't change reality

[@GG-mr9iz]

Amazing. William Shatner is truly blessed.

[@GoGreen1977]

We are blessed to have him!

[@sl4983]

Amen

[@Battlered713]

Damn I can’t believe he’s 90 years old! Like wow!!!! Very agile and cognitive for a 90 yr old.

[@vladG30]

he's got his regular show at RT America channel. Mostly educational videos on different topics, where he interviews scientists and experts.

[@davidharrison3711]

He seems so much heathier than many 70-year-olds.

[@AlanosaurusRex]

Dude looks great for 90.

[@muralip9701]

Mr William Shatner brought tears into my eyes!

[@frankinmouse]

Me too.

[@flippersreef]

Me too!

[@Angry.General1461]

I would not think he's 90 years old. I would think he's in his 70s. Most people would lose their head to Dementia or Alzheimer's after 80. He's not even walking with a cane! He's doing awfully well physically and mentally for his age! He might be able to live to be 110 if he's doing this well at 90!

[@muralip9701]

@@Angry.General1461 very true. I'm only 58. Already parts of my system are not cooperating with my mind:)

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

Same man. His words by the end of the video teared me up. For 60+ years he inspired us all, and then finally gets the chance to do it himself. I only wish Leonard Nimoy could have done it with him

[@jogendrakalra1846]

I am85 years old. I wish I can make one such trip before I turned 90.

[@steffenritter7497]

I'm 72. Mr. Bezos, I'm ready to go!

[@Steelebourne]

I really wish they had put a camera inside the capsule. Seeing Bill's reaction while up there would've been so amazing.

[@ct6502c]

There is a video from inside the capsule. It's on KZbin now, but I don't think I can post a link in a comment.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

I can't wait for Bill's spoken word performance of his collected thoughts on this experience. Love you William Shatner, Captain, my Captain.

[@bradleywiesner3774]

Yes! Yes. You said it exactly right. I can't wait for a spoken-word performance either!

[@lisakierstead3520]

Keep loving your idols. So very sad.

[@Mirrorgirl492]

@@lisakierstead3520 William Shatner is not my 'idol', he is my exemplar. A man who has continued to be active, interested and relevant for his entire adult life. A man who has inspired thousands of people to be the best they could be.

[@ct6502c]

@@lisakierstead3520 Keep believing in idiotic conspiracy theories and thinking the Earth is flat. So very sad.

[@bikerdog2b]

Glad to see Jeff do something so noble, you gave William Shatner true joy. Do more good like this and less suing NASA!

[@kataiga]

So glad he could do this, once out there for real ,after playing that role so convincing for so many years.

[@TheJaimePowell]

-An Actor who fakes-space on TV, -faking-space for real on TV

[@lisakierstead3520]

@@TheJaimePowell I agree.

[@ct6502c]

@@TheJaimePowell Normal, sane people don't believe in bullsh*t conspiracy theories. Get a life.

[@ct6502c]

@@lisakierstead3520 So you're a nutjob flat Earther too? 😂

[@TheJaimePowell]

@@ct6502c but “normal, sane people” believe anything they are told, especially if it involves a special rocket-ship...?!! --I’ll make sure to let my kids know they are normal and sane just like you.

[@vo3301]

Epic! Capt. Kirk, you were up there where you belong..

[@JedLemon38]

Happy for Bill. What an experience for him at this juncture in his life. I guess Neil Young called it when he wrote “out of the blue, and into the black”

[@freethesky10blue89]

This is fake pal.

[@stadtjer689]

@@freethesky10blue89 so, since you’re a flat earther, you must’ve thought about why these billionaires, celebrities, you name them, are all (according to you) faking space, space travel and that earth is a globe. What’s the goal of faking all that? Are you willing to admit you were wrong if space travel has become accessible to all in the coming decades?

[@freethesky10blue89]

@@stadtjer689 @Stadtjer I think you need to ask yourself, what evidence you have that anyone has been to space - 'where no man has been before' - Do you remember Captain Kirk saying that?

[@Angry.General1461]

I would not think he's 90 years old. I would think he's in his 70s. Most people would lose their head to Dementia or Alzheimer's after 80. He's not even walking with a cane! He's doing awfully well physically and mentally for his age! He might be able to live to be 110 if he's doing this well at 90!

[@ct6502c]

@@freethesky10blue89 Why do you flat Earther nutjob conspiracy theorists even come to space videos?? If you hate science so much, then stop using a computer and get off the internet. Go back to your cave.

[@Wizx13]

Man that capsule landing looked hard!

[@sl4983]

@@NastyNate-bq4kq wow that's incredible!!

[@aquafishes]

@@NastyNate-bq4kq timing is everything

[@jakeornot6306]

@@NastyNate-bq4kq No way was that not a hard landing.

[@Dahstin]

That is what she said.

[@RyneRegister]

People actually believe a 90 year old survived that landing without breaking his back? Something doesn’t add up here

[@libertyjustice2703]

William Shatner ...more than just an actor. He is a true American icon, brave, and bold over 90 years old with balls of steel.

[@long-boardinguk3358]

I love the interview with William Shatner afterwards. He’s completely awestruck by the experience. Out of the blue and into black. Hey, hey, my, my. 😎

[@sidb9540]

I can almost know that Leonard Nimoy would have been up with him, had he still been around :-(

[@deanflet973]

Man at 90 year old William Shatner👨‍🚀is the oldest living human to go into space🚀now that is incredible in it self.🛸👽🛸

[@kareyna45]

And do you think he could withstand the G-force without a popped artery??? Or training beforehand??? Wow they think we are dumb. Don't believe this!!!

[@johnmichaelkarma]

He sets the record for highest BMI in space.

[@lehsu]

Glad Captain Kirk made it to space in his life time. Some people are really fortunate. Glad to see their appreciation. Hope they will help those less fortunate.

[@iah8344]

Yes BEZOS said a million dollars was going to split among 19 charities to my hearing from the live coverage

[@sovo1212]

10:50 Shatner was overwhelmed, and Bezos just stood there like a bald T-1000.

[@annaverano5843]

Bezo pissed me off

[@sl4983]

He was being respectful.

[@tompetty5085]

Bozo

[@davidharrison3711]

And all Jeff Bezos did was offer Shatner champagne, which BTW, he does not drink at all!

[@chrisbraid2907]

Jeff Who, you have given an old actor a truly great experience. I bet he never imagined in all those years of playing the indomitable Captain Kirk that he would ever have the opportunity to do what he did today. Score one to you! Keep them flying safe !

[@moshfists]

I'm telling you, THIS is my favorite KZbin video of all time! It makes me SO happy! I could watch it a hundred times. Thank you, to all who made this possible. Outstanding! ✌️👽 🛸💨

[@75jessejohnson]

The Tip separates from the shaft! lol Go Kirk!

[@ripleysasylum9991]

Everyone loves Shatner 🤘🏽😘🤩, well done Captain Kirk

[@S.Clause]

Amazon shoppers thank you for making this possible. Thank you to the BORG who work in the warehouse and make deliveries for minimum wages. Without you this would not have been possible.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

If you don't like it quit your job.

[@markmoye5610]

I just wanted him to take a flip phone out and say "Kirk out". Honestly, happy for all of them!

[@alanmorris7669]

I was so glad William Shatner made it into outer space. For decades, he portrayed a character within Hollywood's outer space, but this time he finally got the opportunity to travel into real outer space ... the final frontier.

[@bev7236]

Wow! I think it's fair to say that Shatner had quite the awakening up there. I could feel the intensity of it as he tried to describe it in words to Bezos. Had me in tears.

[@sl4983]

Same here

[@duckhive]

I'd be so lost for words after such an experience... He's "known" space for decades, but only now does he truly KNOW it.

[@TheJaimePowell]

ProTip: -it was the same ‘space’ they filmed Star Trek in. 😉🤔🤨🧐🤯

[@ct6502c]

@@TheJaimePowell More bullcrap conspiracy theories from the flat Earther nutjobs...

[@TheJaimePowell]

@@ct6502c you keep believing, sport! 😉🤭😂

[@ct6502c]

@@TheJaimePowell Keep going through life being a pathetic flat Earther nutjob 😂

[@SK-vj5nb]

Our favourite Canadian. I am so happy for him.

[@FFND16N]

He's a convert...he's had 'The Experience' of seeing how small 'The Blue Marble' truly is from the outside.

[@jakeornot6306]

"Convert?"

[@bettycogswell9851]

What a dream come true for him. So happy he got to experience this...

[@flipcos]

He makes it seem like this was actually his first trip to space, great acting

[@sl4983]

Lol that was actually funny ☺️

[@wyldeman]

That was awesome...Jeff Thank You and your crew on land and air for giving OUR CPT. KIRK a true taste of space the final frontier....

[@danaltea860]

“Science and science fiction are essentially the same.” Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner)

[@ThatGuy-js4ok]

God bless William. You can see he's completely saturated in a very excellent emotion. Literally pays no attention to the champagne. What a revelation that must have been.

[@ChannelConnorsWinnipeg]

Spock would be proud.

[@zk6754]

Spock was with him or met him up there

[@ChannelConnorsWinnipeg]

@@zk6754 yes!!!

[@brianbrachel4871]

Well deserved Captain Kirk! Thanks for inspiring all the young minds, to explore the unknown. God Bless!

[@jameshudman8407]

that landing was what impressed me. I didn't know we had that capability!! But man what an experience for a 90 year old Captain Kirk!!

[@jakeornot6306]

It looked like a mighty hard landing to me.

[@jameshudman8407]

@@jakeornot6306 probably a little.....yeah.

[@varanid9]

@@jakeornot6306 I read that it was softened by a blast of air which is what sent the huge dust cloud into the air. Of course, it was probably still hard. I imagine the seats had shock absorbers.

[@reddwarf3046]

Over 90 years old and he looks like he retired yesterday 😳

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Shatner is so filled with emotion he might almost make a noise, if you know what I mean wink wink.

[@thomasmoriarty7881]

During the flight Shatner became concerned when at about 50,000 feet they ran into some severe turbulence. Shatner kind of panic for a moment at yelled, "RED ALART, SHIELDS UP!"

[@SS-xs1tg]

Kind of says something about the kind of people they are. It was an almost spiritual moment for Shatner looking at space and then seeing the fragility of life. While the extremely rich were screaming and partying on. As if that was just another toy they have access to for fun. He was just awe struck looking out the window. Mr. Shatner gets it and proves he truly deserved being Captain Kirk.

[@usedscar]

This is so bizarre yet feels so right!

[@renejean2523]

That was really awesome. And credit to Jeff Bezos for just letting Bill Shatner talk without interruption. Classy all round.

[@SammeLagom]

The Star Trek franchise is amazing and to see the Icon of Captain Kirk go up there is beautiful and moving and his words when they have touched down.

[@maffman2001]

Impressed that Jeff listened to what Bill was saying, soaked it up. Good one, I am impressed by blue origin. I hope we see more from them.

[@ericjohndluhos5480]

"Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not some back-breaking Klingon Fulfillment Center!"

[@4evertrue830]

One small step for man, a very giant step for William 'Captain Kirk' Shatner.

[@richardparrott7192]

"Welcome to space!" "Denny Crane!" "But, this is space!" "Denny Crane!" Bill Shatner is a true Legend!

[@princearthurlouispagan9901]

Excellent! Long live James T. Kirk!

[@yasiyanetdecastroperaza332]

William Shatner se ve re bien a sus 90 años. Muy bueno el video, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@dreday4177]

To fly up over 350,000 feet into space and land safely back on earth in 10 minutes, i still cant believe it even after seeing it. Mind blowing.

[@alankoza1917]

the booster comming back to earth and landing blows my mind

[@tompetty5085]

1st time I'm seeing this invention yet we still have no flying cars BS

[@sl4983]

God blessed William Shatner to be able to do this. Good for him!

[@637122a]

For all he has done for others he deserves this. Congratulations. Capt. Kirk

[@Deanrwp]

Hearing William Shatners experience of Space was truly remarkable speech, and choked me up when he got all emotional! Mankind will one day colonise other planets, he truly is our Captain Kirk where he Boldy went as these are the voyages…..😊👍

[@reycisneros2925]

Wish Spock and Scotty were aboard as well , soo happy for the one and only Capt Kirk, the dream lives on..... beam us all up Scotty....🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍾👤

[@thomasmcclellan9651]

Yes beam us up scotty, there is no intelligent life down here! They voted for Joe Biden!

[@mauricevandraanen4286]

I´m in tears as I think that I knowing someone for so many years who is in that rocket

[@Nickispeaki]

3:00 LiftOFF! 4:00 MAXQ 6:30 G ZERO 6:46 APOGEE 7:16 START OF THE FIRST STAGE'S LANDING 7:40 TOUCHDOWN! 8:58 A MAIN PARACHUTE OPENS 9:23 CAPSULE TOUCHDOWN 9:53 JEFF BEZOS OPENS THE DOORS

[@Angry.General1461]

I would not think he's 90 years old. I would think he's in his 70s. Most people would lose their head to Dementia or Alzheimer's after 80. He's not even walking with a cane! He's doing awfully well physically and mentally for his age! He might be able to live to be 110 if he's doing this well at 90!

[@MundaneMuser]

Even as a space enthusiast, I care very little about Blue Origin and New Shepard. However, hearing about how much this launch meant to William Shatner suddenly made me interested, though only for a short time. I'm very happy for him.

[@varanid9]

Why? That booster landing was amazing. Didn't realize we had anything that could do that already. Plus, I didn't know the capsule would touch down on land.

[@markdos1538]

He sido muy feliz en la felicidad de William Shatner, nuestro querido Capitán Kirk. Luke Skywalker, podría ser el próximo.

[@ricardomartin6961]

Justo imaginaba lo mismo

[@JesusOurKing]

90 yr old kid. Amazing blessing of a man ❤️🙏😇

[@emmasanchezsoto2474]

Way to go...... amazing Blue Orbit.

[@ArtePoeticaTV]

This is amazing.

[@TheSmiler62]

God bless you William, you deserved every exciting moment ;)

[@mickmccrory8534]

He looked out the window, & saw a gremlin, tearing the cowling off the engine..... "I am not insane" he shouted. as they took him away, in a straight jacket.

[@bryceminor7618]

Couple things to keep in mind. Their booster always has a shakey landing and their capsule landing is very hard. 15mph is like a fit person running at full speed and than coming to an immediate stop with a wall. Blue Origin is like getting a 70 grade. 1 point away from failing.

[@heatshield]

Not quite that bad since they're sitting in reclined seats on suspension and there are landing rockets that fire right before touching down greatly reducing impact.

[@jareddbh]

Hi. The landing looks quite a bit more rough than it is. There is a jet of air blown out of the capsule right before landing that kicks up all of the dust, and the actual landing speed is like 2-3 MPH as you ride in on a cushion of air. It's fairly similar to a hovercraft or air table for vibration isolation.

[@bryceminor7618]

@@jareddbh unfortunately it doesn't look like those air jets fire before landing. I know they are supposed to be there but both landings have looked very rough. I know on the first launch, there was a lot of question about if they were used.

[@bryceminor7618]

@@heatshield It doesn't look like the landing rockets or airjets fired. I have looked for a better video and it just kinda hits the dirt.

[@kma5699]

How is the booster able to touch down gently but the capsule (holding more valuable cargo ie the astronauts) slams down to the ground? Seems priorities are backwards

[@ZachariasEnislidis]

Since we are talking about emotional moments, I would guess that he also felt utter fear realizing the vastness of space and its own size compared to the cosmos. Probably he visually experienced the fragility of own existence.

[@gbbb8]

LOL. yeah, the CGI really made me realize the fragility of my existence 😂

[@twelvepetaledlotus1721]

He shattnered himself. Better than buzz!!

[@varanid9]

Sounds like he saw firsthand a little of what Lovecraft was terrified of.

[@ambiecutler3263]

Mr Spock sending a message to Capt Kirk Live long and prosper 🖖

[@jhingbangayan762]

What an amazing moment for Mr W Shatner❤️❤️❤️I grew up watching StarTrek❤️

[@wulphstein]

Good for you Captain Kirk!

[@rosean374]

Damn it Jim, This is awesome

[@edhallas1002]

When Shatner took the role of Kirk he never would of thought that he would one day be a real life astronaut. Amazing. Only wish Gene Roddenberry was sitting beside him.

[@mariacristinamiranda8411]

First time in my life I can really say I am green with envy. What an experience!

[@Bass.Player]

It would be nice to give William Shatner the chance to experience what he is most know for. *The final frontier*

[@lorditsprobingtime6668]

So many years playing a space explorer and finally at NINETY FFS William Shatner fulfills his destiny. The obvious emotion of the experience seemed and probably was very overwhelming.

[@nathanlock5539]

Scottie yelling: I'm giving her all she's got captain!

[@BondFreek]

Not only is William Shatner the first actor to go into space he is now the world's oldest astronaut. Think about that for a moment. He is a 90-year-old astronaut. Before him the oldest astronauts were in their forties.

[@rkgsd]

Calling civilians astronauts is a slap in the face to decades of REAL astronauts who spend years studying math, various sciences and aeronautics to become one. Enough is enough!

[@scottstaggs7234]

An astronaut (from the Greek "astron" (ἄστρον), meaning "star", and "nautes" (ναύτης), meaning "sailor") is a person trained, equipped, and deployed by a human spaceflight program to serve as a commander or crew member aboard a spacecraft.

[@BobCarter1719]

My question is, did Shatner at some point say”Mr. Sulu, Warp 1 engage!”

[@TerryRosariojr]

I love William Shatner. Thank you Jeff Bezos for sending our captain into space.

[@TheDaexiled1]

66.512 miles up, just 25 feet lower than Jeff's flight, safe to say we should usually expect around 351,000 feet for these trips