"Star Trek" star William Shatner talks journey to space

William Shatner, who played "Star Trek" character Captain Kirk, became the oldest person to have flown in space Wednesday. Shatner joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how the experience changed his perspective and what it was like to float in space.
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[@danburnes722]

Bill’s enthusiasm is contagious and inspiring

[@whatsyurprob158]

Congrats! You're a sheep following an "INFLUENCER". Now you know why you're watching these PROVEN LIARS. 🧐🇺🇸

[@timmyjones1921]

Yes so True ' I'm thrilled to have lived to see Mr. Shatner rocket ride into space .

[@whatsyurprob158]

@kirkrules66 That goes DOUBLE for you, Ewe. 😊🇺🇸

[@whatsyurprob158]

@Johnny Behan Are you sure you have the time, cuz that's a mighty long journey? 😊🇺🇸

[@harperlea9288]

I'm happy for him that he got to experience that, what a blessing for him.

[@frederickchristusten6692]

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[@lawrenceallen8096]

The Man is 90! I want to be Bill Shatner when I'm 90. Energy, clarity, physical ability....90 FOLKS!

[@steverdms]

I've been mesmerized by his experience and I just want to talk for hours about it with him. This has been so touching on so many levels.

[@favesongslist]

Shatner needs to fly again; maybe with Virgin Galactic at night, so instead of blackness and death he can see the stars and galaxies and splendor of the heavens.

[@PraveenSriram]

Definitely same here. Makes me emotional 😭 and cry every single time.

[@frederickchristusten6692]

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[@TheWillHadcroft]

I love how, at 3 minutes 30, the moment Bill starts getting emotional about the mess we're making of our fragile life support system (the atmosphere), the presenters carefully steer him away ... But he steers it back later! 😀

[@noahbawdy3395]

God bless William Shatner. He inspired so many people over the years. He looks great for being 90.

[@iFNhU]

He might be the most well spoken person I have ever seen. From his Mike Tyson interview to this. Amazing!

[@DanK123]

He's only gotten better and better with his words over the years. I love listening to him speak.

[@sebastians_]

I want Mike Tyson to go :)

[@lthoang101]

Priceline negotiator son

[@PraveenSriram]

Sociopaths need to go and see outer space 🪐 to appreciate life on this planet 🌎

[@tonilozzi2842]

Questions were not needed. He was doing fine on his own. Amazing story and experience!

[@allexfenty]

I would have liked to hear him go on doing his own thing as well but don't forget they probably do this to keep precise control over main topics for being pressed for time.

[@PraveenSriram]

He got to travel 🧭 to outer space 🪐 before his life is over. I would like to also

[@masterpiece984]

"I hope I never recover from this". It's like he just experienced the spirit molecule.

[@johnortiz9789]

The primeval atom

[@rogemonxxx599]

Captain Kirk it was a pleasure to see you in action again!! Congratulations and it was very emotional to listen you describing your experience as a fragile man before the grandiosity of the space and the earth. All the best from a Brazilian fan!!!!

[@morenofranco9235]

Aah! My Favorite Captain! And he has all the enthusiasm and wonderment of a child. Blown away by the experience. I am glad he got to go to Space. His alter-ego has been living there for so long. Yay! Kirk!

[@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.

[@BronzDano]

As soon as he brought up pollution, she quickly changed the subject…

[@steverdms]

You noticed that too?

[@118Columbus]

She doesn’t want to offend some of CBS biggest advertisers like ExxonMobil, BP, She’ll Oil, ChevronTexaco, DuPont, Dow Chemical, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, American Airlines and many, many more.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@118Columbus So it seems. That or she wanted to avoid politics and politically charged topics altogether.

[@troopergames8173]

@Lost in space robot nice name, also this is the best answer. Also they had questions and a ticking time till brake

[@SoulerClash]

She interrupted him, the heartless dingus! I felt like none of them really cared...

[@MsBackstager]

Spock would be so proud (even if it is a human emotion)!

[@edwinhamer3319]

SPOCK: A dazzling display of logic, Captain. KIRK: Didn't think I had it in me? SPOCK: No,sir.

[@-oiiio-3993]

James Doohan (Star Trek's Mr. Scott) went to space (although dead) in 2008 and has been there since. Entrepreneur and citizen astronaut Richard Garriott smuggled Doohan's ashes aboard the International Space Station in 2008.

[@onecompass7290]

To have changed and influence the entire world TWICE is a very high achievement. Bravo Captain!!! It took a huge amount of bravery to take the 'ride' at 90. Inspiring for all on the face of it and educational truth spoken on return.

[@margaretlatocha1474]

Mr Shatner,you have been a hero for so many of us dreaming to go to space. God bless you sir live long and prosper :)

[@bambinothegreat9245]

Absolutely LOVE this man! A true man among men.

[@johnfury6481]

We need a Shatner Space Talk podcast.

[@BronzDano]

Hard to believe he’s 90…looks like he could pass for 55 😳

[@geot4647]

He gets puffier as he ages, unlike some who get skinnier.

[@notrend_]

He drinks babyblood

[@calferath]

Lol not 55, but he looks good for his age. Like 80. He is as alert as a 55 yr old though

[@riverman83]

A good hairpiece goes a long way ;)

[@johnj8069]

Well not 55, but certainly 70. Anyways quite remarkable... he is so alert and mentally sharp. Typically people in their eighties speak quite slowly... he speaks like a guy in his thirties.

[@TheDiamondWoman1]

I'm so happy he was able to have that profound experience. I believe if everyone had the same opportunity, we'd understand how important saving the planet is to our survival.

[@favesongslist]

Astronauts have been saying that for years, but the media needed an famous actor for ratings. But Shatner was GOOD at articulation it, and 90 as well, awsome.

[@monkfishkilla]

Respect to William Shatner, very glad for him that he had this chance, what a dream come true.

[@eemoogee160]

A 90 year old legend returns from space to tell us what he saw there and what he sees in store for humanity. Are we listening?

[@favesongslist]

It was so good to hear someone that knows how to articulate, I just hope Shatner can fly again; maybe with Virgin Galactic at night, so instead of blackness and death he can see the stars and galaxies and splendor of the heavens, also the lights on Earth at night time. I would love to hear his contrasting insights from that trip to space.

[@marpro765]

Bezos and the others are too shallow, too superficial, too narcissistic, and too small to comprehend the meaning and profundity of the experience. Thank you, William Shatner. ❤️

[@rmstitanic8163]

Just absolutely Love this man! Never get tired of listening to him. You are a true legend in your own life time!

[@nortonvast952]

What a great interview, the captain is obviously a different man for the experience.

[@kendrapratt2098]

What he said about denying his own emotions while acting was fascinating. I’ve never thought about that

[@tausti]

My hero for the past 40 years!

[@soslipadknot]

William wanted to talk about how we need to change the world and you want to ask him if he was nervous before going up? This is why these platforms suck. He was going to share words that could actually impact people but nah let's keep the world going to crap.

[@SicarioGTA]

Well, he used fuel for several lifetimes, so he could travel to space. For nothing.

[@bobnelson4776]

Exactly. The host knows how to keep her corporate bosses happy. Change the topic.

[@JM-yh4yf]

@@SicarioGTA those who can be inspired disagree.

[@wireframe01]

I wondered that too I would have let him keep him speaking but Gayle changed the topic.

[@KDawgMcBehrens]

@@SicarioGTA It wasn't for nothing. Bringing awareness to space is arguably very important. Also, New Shepard uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen as its fuel. Hydrogen and oxygen are very abundant.

[@lisaknutson3662]

WOW...wonderful experience.

[@kirk4086]

Damit Jim, we miss you so much! Live Long an Prosper!

[@kaprisy]

Wow, he asked him directly what is the meaning of life and death 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joannegemignani3398]

He is so passionate and enthusiastic it's wonderful. He is wonderful and God Bless him.

[@lordcron]

I'm so happy he had this chance to be able to do it! At 90 he almost missed this time period to do it..... Congrats to him.

[@waterholdsasignal]

Great to hear truth, feel passion & grit.

[@rogerwinters9856]

I am so happy for Shatner loved Star Trek, love God creation, most people don't realise how beautiful the universe is because we have so many man made problems, I agree with Williams.

[@summertea545]

Congratulations Admiral James T. Kirk.

[@ciw97]

Thank you for telling us your Experience .

[@rr7firefly]

It is encouraging to hear Bill speaking on the most critical issue of our time. His words describe what a normal person would be experiencing, not what some seasoned astronaut has been trained to experience. I hope that his insight gains traction in this crazy and selfish world, where so many people are too lazy to do something constructive. That can be as simple as no longer using plastic bags at the store, cutting down on unnecessary purchases for needless items, for wasting fuels, and so on. Thank you, Mister Shatner. I have new respect for you.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

All governments, but especially those that have caused the most GHG emissions - USA + UK - cumulatively, must take war-like action.

[@RichardRjmccoy]

I appreciate the panel letting him talk and not interrupting

[@ravenpicks]

Wow! You are never too old!

[@PC-iv5so]

I hate they always feel the need to cut people off . he was on a good roll.. just let him go on with it!

[@luuth2382]

He is inspiring and very energetic for an 90 years old man.

[@djmeyer5563]

He looks SO good, Vibrant and lively. U go boy!!!

[@mendyboio3917]

"We need to Clean up our act", said He. Let's support the, "MEER:ReflEction" project. To buy us time. To save life on earth! Thank you William Shatner for speaking the truth about climate change, bless you!

[@hughvonniederhausern7791]

Life? The purpose changes with age. To be kind and be a better person, no matter what cards life deals to you.

[@1inchpunisher715]

Well said

[@agoogleuser2369]

Yes, please send a few politicians to space fast so they can see and ponder on what's going on with our planet. Heck, you don't need a spaceship to realize what's really going on. Just fly above 45,000 or 51,000 feet and you can gain a very interesting perspective.

[@douglaslett7504]

I totally agree, but maybe we could leave some of them up there !

[@charlenemack7040]

What a Sweetheart Mr. Shatner is! ❤️. 😎

[@andrewmanzi7512]

The perfect person to experience it, I love Shat and his enthusiasm for life and exploration.

[@frankporter6169]

Great story and actor. Genuine. Thank you Bill for this and all of the years. Unfortunately she cut you off when you were educating us about the climate dangers that we face. Not allowed to talk about such things online.

[@hallieboy]

Chris Cuomo gave him plenty of time for that subject. And it's also online.

[@xray111xxx]

Captain Kirk really did gone to the Final Frontier. None of the other Captains have, so he has something special. Very Special. Congratulations William Shatner.

[@georger6624]

William Shatner James T Kirk commander of the USS enterprise television series fantastic I’m so glad he went out I watched him for many years

[@MuhammadQasim-th3ed]

This man describe the life beautifully ...

[@starmonte]

You look great captain. Live long and prosper

[@drjorgelara]

Captain Kirk... William Shatner... is so, so lucid and looks like if he was 70... not 90... AT ALL!! And so full of the sense of awe as if he was a kid!! So, so REFRESHING!!...

[@EduardoVazquez-yd5yi]

William Shatner ... genious !! he´s great actor . great man

[@hasukiphun8836]

i hope the Mr shatner ( the captain ) lives forever

[@CreoleLadyBug]

Forever young.

[@Shogun-qs6sv]

He’s definitely the right person to go into space and give us his point of view. Totally forgot about that space is dark once you pass the karman line.

[@favesongslist]

Only in daylight, at night you can see the stars and galaxies and splendor of the heavens, also the lights on Earth. Hope Shatner can fly again at night and see what he has to say then.

[@Denvermorgan2000]

I’m really happy for him.

[@1p6t1gms]

"Clean the Planet up!"

[@chicotata]

It’s mind boggling how he flew to space for a short period of time and comes back preaching about pollution🤯

[@taratownsend6408]

Mr Shatner is so brilliant. I am so sorry that that Bezos didn't allow him to finish his speech about his experience. Thankfully Mr Shatner has now let us know about his experience. Bezos is only ever focused on himself.

[@PraveenSriram]

Get choked up and emotional every single time I watch this video. I would also love ❤️ to go to outer space 🪐 in my lifetime. Going to outer space is on my bucket 🪣 list.

[@resurrectedstarships]

Yeh he is basically echoing Carl Sagan - in Captain Kirk's STYLE!

[@plagosus]

I so happy for this man

[@shokprof2064]

CONGRATS ✌🏿🌎✌🏻

[@marymunro1142]

Bill, you are a national treasure.

[@layton3503]

You Have to Love this Man!

[@cynthiakleist9513]

So happy for him.

[@neelakantannair1985]

People who flew with him: We flew with Captain Kirk

[@lindaneilsen5604]

Shatner’s personal experience as he describes it is the most unjaded, real, unrehearsed, humble response ever captured on video. He chose the better activity and thus as we saw in his face he was awed, blown away by it. He divided what he saw into two areas, life protected and beautiful under the canopy of blue, the first heaven, and the outer darkness which he aptly described. Life is living in the presence of the Lord, our maker and preserver. Shatner saw the wonder of God’s creation and how “this is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in the our eyes.”

[@bryanjackson405]

Patrick Stewart & Mark Hamill next please!!

[@leejimFMSA]

Boring. Send Mr. Bean.

[@lindaneilsen5604]

Shatner’s expression in space of awe and wonder, “priceless.”

[@milanostyles]

Noticed how the interviewer changed the topic of conversation when William began to talk about the danger earth is in.

[@calferath]

I love the way he describes this

[@glenobrien894]

Way To Go Bill . Congrats Captain Kirk . If anyone deserved to go into Space. It was You Bill . so awesome again Congrats well done Sir . Well Done

[@tm502010]

Bless you, Bill!

[@kongwong5255]

He boldly explored where others have already been.

[@spinthis56]

*EXCELLENT!!! ❤️❤️❤️*

[@PleiadianDreams]

Thank you for being Respectful.

[@harlowcomputerrepairs7839]

Captain Kirk is the guy - Amazing man - Bill Shatner- Live long and prosper

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

🖖Live Long And Prosper🖖

[@rebelandboltman]

I'm really glad for him.

[@cd9469]

I get so tired of the moderators’ “yeahs” and “unhuhs” to rush the speaker. No better than Bezos.

[@hallieboy]

Which is why I much prefer podcasts like Joe Rogan and Lex Friedman ...no rushing the guests to get to the next commercial

[@neelpatel8500]

He was speaking about the fragility of Earth and how it is made even more vulnerable by pollution and the anchor just cut him off. How rude is she?!

[@Jshirey83]

I love this man!

[@Kerveros1904]

Very interesting person. I enjoy listening to him the way he describes things

[@uptone12111]

BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR

[@roberttrulove2168]

Congratulations William schattner

[@dalepetersen1166]

When I woke up from anesthesia the first thought in my mind was this is what it's like to be dead it was a bad feeling

[@daveshaw2342]

A total legend . Now a proper spaceman . To boldly go ..... 👩‍🚀

[@ceciliorobles5308]

hey captain kirk

[@kathe.o.]

I just wish Leonard Nemoy could have seen it as well. Spock was a favorite of mine, he & Kirk were Star Trek.

[@bvnseven]

Nimoy beat Shatner to the Heavens by passing first. Nimoy watched the Voyage without cable or network news or anything else.

[@kitcoffey7194]

high on space!

[@DJKloop]

man he is in pretty good shape for 90

[@brigspearman2171]

That’s awesome I hope the actor of Jonathan archer on Star Trek enterprise can do that

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Great Actor..👍

[@climateteacherjohnj7763]

I kinda hate to say it but, "thank you Mr. Bezos", for sending our own Captain Kirk to space! Best money you ever spent. (Now, pay your taxes and we'll be cool. Cool?)

[@2008topshelf]

Shatner should have said: "Your nuts are floating" and it woulda been ok. He's 90.

[@mariemoo7127]

Wow!