William Shatner Reacts To Seeing Earth From Space: ‘It’s So Fragile’

At the age of 90, “Star Trek” actor William Shatner made history Wednesday when he and three others were launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket. “I was overwhelmed with the experience of looking at death and looking at life,” he tells TODAY. “The whole thing was indescribable.”
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#BlueOrigin #StarTrek #WiliamShatner

[@tokenhillbilly3745]

He is 90 . He is Living and thriving also. He is full of life. I’m happy for you Sir.

[@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 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!

[@Angry.General1461]

@Lee Roy if he dyed his hair he could probably get away with being 60 or younger.

[@fukhue8226]

Too bad Leonard, Forest and Nichelle were not there with him.

[@CaptainRetroStation]

I’m 50, and I feel older than he comes off. Like, I’m looking at him, and going, “you kids with your boundless energy…”

[@huntergarland5851]

He isn't reading your comment.

[@markcaserta1367]

Shatner just reminds me that the elderly while having older bodies still have the spirit of 30 year olds. We need to remember this when speaking to the elderly. It's a sad fact of life. You can feel young inside but you are trapped in a body that is aging.

[@BritWit1]

I get it. That's what my mother used to say.Now I'm getting older....I really get it!

[@lachousalle31]

I'm 34 and he has more life and energy in him than I do.

[@lynnkmiddle]

Amen to that!!

[@bubbles3042]

Well put that's exactly how I have felt for yrs. A woman co median o e said " I looked in the mirror and wondered how that young woman got into that old body."

[@warrenfuchs2304]

Great comment

[@eclecticjulie7290]

He had a divine experience up there. He tried sharing his epiphany in hopes it would sink in. They didn't let it sink in. He's got a powerful message here.

[@atlanteancherub2560]

My goodness, SO TRUE. But I know it’s struck in the hearts of those who need it most.

[@Emmiiii267]

He’s not religious

[@eclecticjulie7290]

@@Emmiiii267 I didn't mean literally as in the sense of religion. Just relating to.

[@steveconn1375]

He never even left the earth NASA lies again

[@mattphoenix7816]

If only Leonard Nimoy had lived long enough to go up there with him… live long and prosper

[@jurigagarin5741]

Mr Nimoy would not take part in such a nature and air poluting endeavour. One private flight causes more emissions then a poor person produces in one lifetime. Mr nimoy does not need such Ego trips

[@appropriate-channelname3049]

@@jurigagarin5741 Nah man I guarantee you any sane person would take the rocket to space. Especially in our time that's a once in a life experience.

[@philipo99dutton]

@@appropriate-channelname3049 Yes but as stated above. If this becomes a tourist thing and gets cheaper just imagine the damage we will do to that 'thin blue line'.

[@blueocean-me1ns]

He had real bad COPD because he smoked alot which killed him do you really think NASA would clear him to go into space?

[@mattphoenix7816]

@@blueocean-me1ns Bruh I was being optimistic….your negativity for something that couldn’t even happen is astounding

[@larryjohnson2306]

Shatner was the right man to send up there, he has lived long and prospered. So inspiring.

[@uliwidmaier5192]

So true. And well said!

[@amphitrite2039]

🖖

[@koshka02]

Still can't believe he's 90 years old. Best 90 year old I've ever seen. If he said he was 60, I'd believe him.

[@MultiWalrus1]

You would think he was in his sixties.

[@lloydbishun9584]

Yes he's quite strange and unique! Heard they use TJ hookers face 2 make the Halloween movies mask!!!!!

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

It really was a long long time... cause he's the rocket man... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbPXoxuq7ilZqs

[@gardensofthegods]

He seems much younger and healthier than he did back when he was doing his show where he interviewed people . As much as I used to love that show I think he was getting liquored up too much and he looked like he had a lot of inflammation and had aged a lot . He actually looks younger and healthier here . I hope he continues to stay healthy and lives to well over 100 .

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

@@gardensofthegods Well just like George Burns, I think he smokes like a coal fired power plant smoke stack. Unless he quit...

[@BetterEveryDayYouTube]

He doesn't seem like he is 90. Bless his heart. What an incredible experience!

[@patricias5122]

Can we stop acting shocked that 90 year old people are not stupid.

[@CarrieLuikens]

@@patricias5122 I think what was meant is that he looks younger than 90, which he does. He seems just as mentally sharp as he always has been. That is obvious.

[@MattJohno2]

@@CarrieLuikens For real. I've seen 50 year olds that look "older" than shatner.

[@dankCRNK]

Adrenochrome

[@scorpionkobra]

I can understand his feelings about his age. He tired of hearing "you're 90" from everybody. Just stop telling the same thing over and over. Because it sounds very impolite. I bet you wouldn't say the same to 90 yr old woman. Typical double standards👎

[@robertalker652]

"That was death, and this was life".... precisely something Kirk would say and Spock would take up in debate.

[@CarrieLuikens]

Very true! That would be a fun debate to listen to.

[@thefairyqueen369]

Sounds like he had an aha moment for sure, I can imagine from what he was saying that it brought a lot of things into perspective. The others seemed like kids in a sweetshop, he was really getting it!

[@lynnquin8565]

I loved that William Shatner was glued to the window while the others just goofed around with weightlessness. He truly experienced something that was profound to him.

[@raven4k998]

shame the trip is so short you'd think they'd make it last a couple of hours not simply ten minutes but oh well

[@ShizzakGamer]

This is what i wanted to see. Instead the first human spaceflight they were laser focused on a m&m. You can experience weightlessness on a plane.

[@CaptainRetroStation]

Yeah, here you have the PRIVILEGE, and HONOR to be among the very few humans in HISTORY to view our planet from space, and these people are more excited about doing somersaults. Meanwhile, Mr. Shatner is GLUED to the window. Humbled to the core. Then, they make it back, and congratulate each other on their zero-g selfies, while popping open champagne. Meanwhile, Mr. Shatner barely has the words. I’m sure he wanted to use the word, “awesome”, in its original, and intended definition. But, I’m sure his traveling companions wore out its meaning, already. “Dude, did you see that totally awesome back flip I did in zero-g?” “Yeah, bro! It was awesome! I totally took an awesome pic of it while I threw Skittles in the air!” “Awesome!” “AWESOME!” Meanwhile, Mr. Shatner is weeping for the future.

[@ellencrabb799]

Yes I agree! Noticed that too! Even on first flight I was struck by all the play in weightlessness and not looking out so much. I’d just bask in the earths beauty as long as possible!

[@GizmoRob176]

@@raven4k998 Infinitely more expensive and complex to go for hours, not to mention orbit. For this trip there is no burning reentry and landing isn't far from launch.

[@setolucifer9480]

The man seems like he's still in his 60s. He's aging so well.

[@juliekruger1037]

These people don't eat what we do, their medical treatment isn't like ours n they don't work like most of us do!

[@metinotje]

@@juliekruger1037 They certainly eat different yes...

[@chm779]

Adrenochrome ..!! Does his job

[@david-pb4bi]

I think having his own hair makes him look younger.

[@machinegunhippy]

Adrenachrome

[@TheMastblaster]

Man I have been watching Shatner since was a kid and he still looks so lively, like 90 is just a number to him.

[@CarrieLuikens]

It just indicates how many years he has lived in his current human body. His Spirit/Soul (as is everyone's) is immortal. We all can remain youthful in spirit no matter what our age is.

[@hotjedi82]

I can’t believe he’s 90. What a guy. Amazing to see him so healthy and totally on the ball. He deserved this. Well done Jim🖖

[@helenbradford2569]

I wish Leonard Nimoy was still alive. And he and shatner went into space together.

[@alisonmary1443]

Same 🥺💖👍

[@fuzzamajumula]

I was thinking the same thing! That would have been perfect! Maybe George Takei can go, next time.

[@manp1039]

@@fuzzamajumula and the star trek communications officer is still alive.. she could go up too.

[@jeffmartin-g8r]

That would have been so fun!

[@helenbradford2569]

@@jeffmartin-g8r Your right Jeff, it would have been fun to see Captain Kirk and Spock in space. I probably would cry tears of joy. I teared up watching Mr. Shatner go up. Star Trek in the 70's, saved me from a boring childhood. Loved watching it after school. I never dreamed I would see him go up in space.

[@MultiCorker]

“…I don’t want to throw skittles I want to look out the window “ -William Shatner 2021

[@coachbronco]

Same thinking here. I'm not interested in floating thing. I'm interested into witnessing a floating earth in the space.

[@ShizzakGamer]

I love the shade he threw at bozos

[@gusbuster8068]

That would make a good lyric! 😆

[@rebeccahenderson7761]

That is definitely the new "I'll be back."

[@spinningbackkick6021]

He makes Bezos look like an fool the way he describes space and Bezos was like yeah it's cool you know we can send people to work up there and send our waste into space.. WTF are you talking about psycho..

[@thatGUYbehindthemask]

dude fully felt the effect of the overview effect. from what i can see, he was totally mindblown, and its beautiful to hear his first reactions. he probably couldnt have said anything bettter that what he did, the way he did it.

[@TEKNOFIED]

I wish McCoy and Spock were here. Is what I was hoping he would say.

[@belaireguy4117]

Those are fictional characters.......OMG. (sarc)

[@66Ack]

Is anyone else tripping out that this man is 90 this is exactly how I strive to be if I was his age.

[@RobbofromCronulla]

I’m 54 and he craps all over me.

[@ThePrecipice66]

Still struggling to believe he's 90.

[@-in-the-meantime...]

🤯

[@carmelcream7662]

@@RobbofromCronulla I'm 51 and I thought wow.

[@Angry.General1461]

@@ThePrecipice66 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 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!

[@skatetoexplorevideos2477]

he looks and sounds good for a 90 year old. i won't be surprised if he lives past 100 easily.

[@tonyamitchell9632]

I was thinking the same thing! God bless him I hope he does!! and well past that! I believe one day humans will figure out immortality, it's only a matter of time. It's also bittersweet to know that all of us now will have missed it and how tragic that is. It's awesome to know that one day people will be able to live for hundreds and thousands of years to possibly forever! * However we will have colonized Mars thanks to Elon Musk and future humans will most definitely live those eons on another planet. I have a child that wants to build rockets on Mars and I believe he can do it and will do it one day.

[@trishdiggins]

I’m hoping 125. ❤️💫

[@wallenthompson505]

I’d replace Biden for Shattner @ 90 years old any day

[@huntergarland5851]

@@wallenthompson505 Biden is the Best President! Lucky to have him!

[@josephkelley8641]

90 must be the new 57.

[@atlanteancherub2560]

The way he describes our fragility as an entire PLANET is so profound… understanding that the difference between our continued existence and our ultimate demise is a 50 MILE BARRIER is one thing-but actually experiencing must really be as indescribable as he says. I hope that we truly take heed.

[@mwilsonUT]

Spoiler alert: We won't.

[@hollywood5199]

His mind is sharp as a tact. May God continue to bless you Mr. Shatner.

[@mjhetzer]

"And that was death, and this was life." Yes. Thank you for those words, Captain!

[@TTSSYF23]

If you beLIEve this nonsense check your pulse. A scripted manipulation by deception event ("we rehearsed it")

[@morbidlyjane]

@@TTSSYF23 and the "coming catastrophic event" he happened to mention at the end of the interview???? What are THEY up to?

[@user-zq6ks8wi1b]

Choked me up

[@budgiefriend]

@@TTSSYF23 Night night, Night light, literally.

[@nerblebun]

@@TTSSYF23: Flat Earth believers will be treated appropriately as insane asylum escapees in this comment section. Intelligent adults are exchanging varied ideas & comments here. There's no room for you, nor your delusions. You're cult is worse than Vegans as impossible as that may sound. If you won't go away quietly without further embarrassment and find it necessary to spew your Flat Earth insanity, at least join your hero Mad Mike Hughes in his hilarious attempt to prove the earth flat.

[@jodycarrithers6160]

I can't believe he is NINETY!!! He seems so much younger, mentally and in his physical ability. Good for him.

[@stanislavvasil9879]

Adrenochrome...

[@fishface123ism]

I was about to say the exact same thing in comment, then saw your comment!! Shatner IS cool!!

[@shanesharpnack6999]

Uhhh WTF???!! What catastrophic event is coming??? 5:40 he says a catastrophic event is coming!! What does he know that just slipped out of his mouth!!??

[@jodycarrithers6160]

@@shanesharpnack6999 yes, I wondered that myself. With the people behind the whole "space" industry and the powers that shouldn't be and certain celebrity types, I'm guessing something HORRIBLE is already in the works...either something planned and orchestrated by these SCUM BUCKETS or they know a huge asteroid is heading our way and no amount of intervening will help. This is MY guess regarding what he meant by that comment.

[@fishface123ism]

@@shanesharpnack6999 I think he is talking about the Environment and if we dont get this under control there will be a catastrophic event...I think that is his reference.

[@OldTimerGarden]

I could spend hours listening to all this man has to say. Bill, you're living a blessed life.

[@hotpeppersrcool]

He has lived LONG - and prospered! :-)

[@MrJellybean70]

He’s amazing at 90’s. I have the feeling he got lot more to live for more than 100’s to come! Bless him. Congratulations.

[@Bog2901]

90 years old but he looks and talks like he's half his age, incredible

[@catuj555]

That is incredible.

[@ericgen1231]

If only he looked and talked half his weight!

[@huntergarland5851]

Yes! SO happy for a person I've never met and doesn't know me at all.

[@nel766]

Oh you’re bold.

[@ejl1000]

Seriously? He looks younger than my 56 year old dad!

[@walteracevedo5105]

"You hear that, he's 90 years young." - George Carlin But seriously, seeing Shatner express his experience almost made me wish Nimoy was still around to share his own.

[@juliancrooks3031]

Polluting the planet to the point of extinction is not logical

[@AudiophileTommy]

Nimoy would have been there beside him for sure ! 👍🌍🌹

[@sdkelly1957]

I agree. He was a better communicator than Bill. More of a people person. Shatner doesn’t do anything unless he’s getting paid. I was on an elevator with him once with him surrounded by his family of bodyguards when a lady tried to ask him questions and his reply was “I don’t talk unless I’m getting paid.” Don’t get me wrong, I love him as an actor and his acting but as a person he has a lot to be desired.

[@kimslau]

If Spock was still here, for sure he would have been there with Captain Kirk! It's the LOGICAL thing to do.

[@eliotanders3488]

I would have loved to hear what Leonard would have said about his friend going to space.

[@jakep1979]

Shatner wanted to be near the window cause he was still worried that the Gremlin would hitch a ride.

[@bbquiltartist11]

That was the most terrifying Twilight Zone episode.

[@tompetty5085]

no that was Fauci

[@melaniestarkey7868]

There is no one who could have expressed such heartfelt deep gratitude for his experience; it was authentic and I love his concern for our Earth our home

[@payableondeath9091]

HES AWESOME

[@belaireguy4117]

@@payableondeath9091 He is an actor and a very good one. To both of you, this vomit is for you. (sarc)

[@ploonock]

You make a mockery of your age sir.... Respect!

[@melaniestarkey7868]

@@belaireguy4117 there will never be peace in this world until there is first peace WITHIN the individual. I felt your fear and pain and pray for you. The thoughts we entertain in our mind and unite with our hearts has a strong tendency to manifest; so what kind of world do you want for your children?

[@melaniestarkey7868]

@@ploonock thank you for bringing up respect. You must be a very honorable human being

[@Chico11596]

This is so heart warming. "I just wanted to look out the window." Im crying every time. There could have not been anyone more worthy.

[@suncentury7020]

It makes me cry with happiness too Brandon...Full of tears of hope for a sustainable future...

[@beadmore]

I agree 100 percent!

[@keithmayes4358]

And I would have been right there beside him.

[@huntergarland5851]

Are you serious? You cried? Check your meds!

[@keithmayes4358]

@FlatTruth I suppose you think the whole thing is fake, same as the moon landings. Run along son.

[@ccc17219]

“And then you came back down to earth.” “Yeah, unfortunately.” Felt that.

[@thomasabecket3944]

Anytime you get the chance to look into the face of God, the return to here and now will always be a let down.

[@ccc17219]

@@thomasabecket3944 absolutely. Goes without saying.

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Facts

[@adamforrest9538]

Outer space is a made up fantasy, welcome to flat earth

[@bigbored7204]

@@adamforrest9538 go cry in your loner corner please

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Shatner is a treasure. Hope he can be with us for more years yet.

[@silverpslm]

Seeing Shatner explain his experiance really made me feel it. Seeing Earth from his point of view trully was a gift.

[@GreenPartyHat]

This is why its important to send artists and poets to space, not just scientists.

[@Dallas_K]

I never felt much excitement for space travel and never had much enthusiasm for this Besos project, but Bill Shatner made all the difference for me. No more perfectly meaningful passenger choice could ever have made. You must feel like a newborn child! So glad you made it!

[@josephpinador7949]

Well said...

[@mrh938]

But he didn't go to space only to the edge why don't they go further

[@RawOne911]

Only astronauts should be going to space.

[@GreenPartyHat]

@@RawOne911 Why?

[@craiglawrence7576]

I thought William Shatner would say “Space, the final Frontier”… instead he saw the fragility of this thin atmosphere and noticing the depth, blackness and vastness of space. That tells me he really experienced the danger and beauty of space.

[@tokenhillbilly3745]

Imagine how small you feel.

[@MrThegamemasterlord]

thought he would have said She packed my bags last night pre-flight Zero hour 9:00 a.m. And I'm gonna be high As a kite by then I miss the Earth so much I miss my wife It's lonely out in space On such a timeless flight

[@AtlantaBill]

He didn't mention that he saw stars. Apparently the Apollo 11 Astronauts were right that you can't see stars. Watch minute 43 of the conference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpakeHqmh76ggbs

[@pablonosnothing.1952]

If only he sang something

[@jonathanholt5628]

"Space may be the final frontier,but it's made in a Hollywood basement"- Red Hot Chilli Peppers

[@davidhess6593]

What a great man! No pretenses, he just is, full of life and contagious enthusiasm. It's impossible not to love him.

[@jeffmartin-g8r]

I thought I had outgrown my childhood Hero Worship of Shatner. I love how eloquently and movingly articulates the emotional impact and bigger meaning of how this trip moved him. What a fitting capstone to a the real life of an American icon!

[@sinhafamily]

He is so smart and witty, and his brain is so active and fertile even at 90.

[@antman5474]

I still see him as Kirk.

[@erikaInDR]

Its almost unbelievable that he is really 90 😳

[@scott2502]

‘Its so fragile’ the exact same thing every other astronaut or so called astronauts says is hardly witty.

[@garypic4083]

He a smart con artist thats all

[@LumpyBumpyAcidFish]

he never went to space

[@klh2610]

It seemed to me like William understood something the others didn't. Eyes to see, my brother. Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you.

[@davidgraham-parker]

Thank you for posting Mr Shatner's interview. His description was so eloquent, although he said the experience was indescribable. Congratulations Sir. You did well!

[@gregh378]

We need more artists like Bill on space. Such a great perspective on life and earth that no scientist can ever capture

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

the images of them playing around in the ship and he was just trying to look out the window.. priceless.

[@garotadagavea]

Poignant. The 90 year old man knew his priorities.

[@g.choppa4448]

Yes , it was annoying, and embarassing.

[@keanureeves6257]

How are you and your family doing hope you've all been vaccinated. With this medium, I pray we get along well at our convenience, as I don't want to be seen as a superstar but as a commoner in the society.

[@davidedwardsme]

"They should have sent a poet." William Shatner is just that. Beautiful words from the man.

[@ColecaoNintendo]

1 POETA E 03 IDIOTAS PERSEGUINDO LIXO

[@keithdon3313]

Great acting from an experienced professional.

[@SnowbordrWRX]

William Shakespeare, William Shatner... both start with the same first 10 letters. Coincidence? I think not.

[@supermagneticman]

ONLY FREEMASON LIARS ALLOWED LIKE NASA AND SPACE X ...SPACE FARCE MORONS BELIEVE THIS GARBAGE LOLOLOL

[@my3dviews]

@@SnowbordrWRX He also started as a Shakespearean actor. :-)

[@jiayiisconfused3103]

you can tell he's not in it for being a "person that went to space". he longed for this experience, and he loves the earth and is fascinated by his new perspective on it.

[@jenniferdurocher548]

Can't have life without death, light without dark, just a even a speck of that light gives us that hope and you saw that when you broke thru the atmosphere! You were the perfect person to go, IMO, to convey to us who have grown up watching you on screen and hoping for a new world of adventure and peace one day❤

[@Terren69]

Can't believe he is 90. He's still sharp as a tack and agile enough to take on Khan again.

[@kidwave1]

His 90 year old body would have been CRUSHED by that impact, IF IT WERE REAL! Use your head people! Fake as f**k!

[@liamdell4202]

@@kidwave1 that isn't how science works...

[@tlsumner]

Unfortunately, Kahn died in 2009.

[@patricias5122]

That is what many 90 year olds are like. When people believe in them and don’t relegate them to a rocking chair

[@johnf8991]

Khan!!!! .... someone had to say it ^_^

[@terricoan1260]

He was overwhelmed, and it was a priceless moment I will never forget!

[@larryhinze8658]

At least Spock isn't around to give the death grip to the doubters!

[@gardensofthegods]

Yes indeed it really was a Priceless moment . I remember watching his show faithfully ... the original Star Treks and now I'm 63 and so glad that Captain Kirk really did make it out to SPACE and was also able to relay his experience so honestly and ELOQUENTLY .

[@dudarewaleriy4225]

Do you have any critical thinking? Who are you, people, writing these excited comments. Can't you see they are lying right in your face, insulting any human intelligence. No wander the world is in a state we see today.

[@k4ptainkushh987]

I really needed to see something like this today, so wholesome! From fict to fact he finally went to space and look how happy it's made him! Awesome!

[@k4ptainkushh987]

@Magi why would you share something like this on a positive vibe?

[@jennrichardson9828]

So happy he of all people got this experience. He truly has gone where few have gone before. What an experience! Congratulations Sir!

[@influenceince]

I'm so HAPPY and THRILLED he got to experience that.

[@AnnieWarbux]

I am too! And I'm happy that he made it back safely! When they announced his involvement I thought "Ohhhh, NOOOO! Not Shatner! If anything happens to this man it will be Crushing!!" He has become a National Treasure, in ways. I feel like he should be 🌟 SIR William Shatner!!

[@maryshaffer8474]

A heroic character on screen and in life.

[@kelseyrae331]

@mary Shaffer Denny Crane 😉

[@mikebooth5942]

He's never done any charity work...he's no hero !

[@retromousex5118]

@@mikebooth5942 Good, charity is a scam. It's just lining the fat cat pockets so they can buy million dollars homes, luxury cars, boats and travel while the folks who need it gets zero.

[@lynnquin8565]

@@mikebooth5942 You know zilch about William Shatner. He's been a supporter of many charities over the year. Read the list I've provided, which you could have easily googled yourself quicker than it took for you to post your snarky comment, which makes you look bad, not William Shatner. Ahead With Horses Aid Still Required American Cancer Society Camp Max Straus Canadian Intensive Care Foundation Of Calgary Children's Hospital Los Angeles Clothes Off Our Back Entertainment Industry Foundation Friendly House Habitat For Humanity Hollywood Charity Horse Show Parkinson Society Maritime Region Police Athletic League Red Cross Saffyre Sanctuary Screen Actors Guild Foundation Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Starlight Children's Foundation St. Jude Children's Research Hospital The Painted Turtle

[@rsprockets7846]

Hes still in. The nexxus with. Picard

[@KomarSmith]

I love it. You gotta give to him for always being able to give the best commentary on everything in life. Thank you so much. We appreciate you Mr.

[@debramiller4098]

You Mr. William Shatner and my auntie who is 91 years young share the same zest and the pure joy for life. You both give me much joy . I surround myself with my beloved aunt . Thank you so much for sharing…

[@simonhanlon7518]

He could still play Kirk in another movie, he's still so sharp he could easily pull off outsmarting a Klingon still.

[@lads.7715]

Or better yet, grappling with a Lizard Dude!

[@texasabbott]

@@lads.7715 Even back in 2013, the Lizard was having some issues. Remember this?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apnRc6NtrZeEd6c

[@simonhanlon7518]

@@lads.7715 He just did that ....Bezos 🤣

[@OpenGL4ever]

He can't. Kirk died in Star Trek Generations.

[@simonhanlon7518]

@@OpenGL4ever just write that off as a bad dream lol

[@man_on_wheelz]

Listening to him put his experience into words was just so intriguing! I mean, sure an astronaut can tell you and they seem astonished by it as well, but there's a certain level of educated expectation from them that the average Joe doesn't have. Hearing Bill's explanation was like listening to my grandfather explain the experience, layman's terms, using words I can easily relate to, I'm so glad he had this experience and was able to share it with us.

[@FighterFlash]

I wonder if this experience will extend his lifespan

[@kaylaibrahim1925]

@@FighterFlash it already certainly did 👍

[@Angry.General1461]

@@FighterFlash 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 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!

[@budgiefriend]

Well said.☺

[@tonyamitchell9632]

I agree with you! It was really moving hearing Bill's description. He wishes everyone could experience this and I thought that was really sweet of him and he's been so willing to share what he experienced with us!

[@scott2502]

zero gravity and his feet never left the floor. Funny how they all say the exact same thing 'It looks so fragile'

[@HEART2HEART-3]

Wonder what The coming catastrophic event is?

[@HEART2HEART-3]

Wonder what The coming catastrophic event is?

[@gmail4218]

I saw Shatner at a sci fi convention. The audience was on the verge of rioting because the electricity had gone out, but the charismatic Shatner ran to the center of the stage and yelled orders at everyone, which they obeyed to the letter just as had happened on Star Trek. It became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. He is a natural leader in real life. But before Shatner restored order, the dim lighting, overcrowding, and rowdy audience enraged the hot-headed James Doohan, which caused him to scream at the audience to tone it down and stop blocking the fire exits (nobody listened, LOL). Someone should ask Shatner about this incident. To my then-young imagination, it really did seem that Captain Kirk was real. And so was the short tempered Scotty. One of my best childhood memories!

[@Dnizzle25]

I didn't know he was 90 wow time has flown by and he doing very well for his age GO William!

[@Cydonius1]

let's go Brandon

[@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 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!

[@Angry.General1461]

@CJ P. he actually looks better than Joe Biden!

[@nbrown6648]

It is wonderful when you learn an appreciation of someone. Here's the thing - a bit of Irony: to me William Shatner was not the perfect pick to go to space just because of the role he acted. But as it turns out, he was indeed the perfect pick, because he could express the experience and the important takeaways so brilliantly. Nice then that people listened to him because of his acting role. And how well he has matured - his 90 years have increased his wisdom without dulling his mind. Yes, I have learned an appreciation of another human being this week.

[@Gersberms]

I can't believe how well he has aged! I agree that he's a great spokes person, and he expressed his thoughts beautifully. I hope he will inspire many people with this profound experience he has had.

[@aioniansage6081]

You were duped ! Paid set-up to tell you we are 'Death' so we need that multi trillion dollar green new deal. $$$$ He's still acting !

[@zed1stwizard]

@@aioniansage6081 Yea thats not what happened.

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

@@aioniansage6081 He's gone to the left. Captain Kirk is dead.

[@amberburks6704]

Such a gem, he honestly doesn't look or act like 90 at all. ♥️

[@keanureeves6257]

How are you and your family doing hope you've all been vaccinated. With this medium, I pray we get along well at our convenience, as I don't want to be seen as a superstar but as a commoner in the society.

[@22leggedsasquatch]

He DIDN'T go into space, he was only in the upper atmosphere.

[@Theoldman27]

He went past the Karman line. Therefore he went to space.

[@moggpiano8043]

The point where space "begins" cannot be clearly defined. The arbitrary decision to call any altitude beyond 100km (the Karman line), space, is good enough for most people. It really doesn't matter. It's only questioned by pointless pedants.

[@lumitic774]

god, he is 90 years old. an experience like this, incredible. what an inspiration. nice gift for him, and for us by sharing the experience

[@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 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!

[@samanthajane11.11]

@@Angry.General1461 I really hope he lives for much longer. I wonder what the real secret of his longevity is??

[@scottb7539]

@@Angry.General1461 Hey Fortune Fame will keep you young.

[@Angry.General1461]

@@scottb7539 if he were to dye his hair he would probably get away with being 60.

[@Mikevdog]

Brilliant marketing move

[@Native-Kitty]

Shatner is just an all around vintage man! There’s nothing old about him. He’s a blessing to see 90 years!

[@NoNORADon911]

@@Merakiii1123 Look all I know is plants crave Brawndo

[@Native-Kitty]

@Mission Gameliel What are you talking about?

[@Native-Kitty]

@Saoirse Eireann What are you talking about?

[@Native-Kitty]

@@Merakiii1123 What are you talking about?

[@NoNORADon911]

@@Merakiii1123 Swimming in a sea of stupid. I SAW IT ON TV!

[@TinyMaths]

I love to watch Shatner both in an out of character. I just find him entertaining all round.

[@CarrieLuikens]

Me too! :)

[@johnf8991]

Great interview! Thank you for the post ^_^

[@SilentKnight43]

"They should have sent a poet" - one of my favorite lines from Jodie Foster in 'Contact'. And Bill came close with his eloquence after the landing. I loved his articulation after exiting the capsule...and delivered only the way Shatner can. Having grown up with ST: TOS as a kid, it was really something hearing Capt Kirk's voice describing the experience...almost surreal. William Shatner - a fellow Canadian.

[@moseymay1772]

Yes, so true ! And Contact was such a great movie.

[@RaymondHng]

Shatner was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada by Canadian Governor General (and former astronaut) Julie Payette.

[@preprethew]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@jsnanax4.]

Mine too. I love that movie. Probably more realistic than any other movie out there

[@Handelsbilanzdefizit]

"And that was death, and this was life" Kirk remembered, when he was young, some crewmember said to him: "Space is disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence"

[@BritWit1]

Whoa!

[@retromousex5118]

Whoa...that's deep.

[@dynjarren8355]

Truth!

[@sherriemorris7413]

@@retromousex5118 Star Trek was indeed "deep" yet great Creativity and Entertainment. That's why it has been with us for so long, in its many manifestations. The Original still brings great impact and inspiration given by the people involved in creating it, as Shatner displayed.

[@jennyhf03]

Bones😂

[@WakandaBabe]

I am so glad he got to have this experience. His enthusiasm is so genuine...he thought he knew a bit about space. Now he really does and he just bubbles over with wonder!

[@spankytag]

Him describing the dark void of space was terrifying.

[@CarrieLuikens]

Very interesting he chose to describe the contrast of "death" describing the blackness of Space vs. "Life" on Earth. However, all you need to do to know there is some form of life out in Space is go out and look at all the bazillion stars in the night sky. The Universe and our Galaxy are very much alive and active. Nothing scary about that. It is wonderous.

[@spankytag]

@@CarrieLuikens sure. I also get that feeling when looking at the stars in the night sky. But I think it would be different if you are confronted by the void while careening through the air in a tiny space capsule. He was probably already terrified based on his description, and knowing that everything and everyone he’s ever known and loved are back on Earth probably deepened the horror of it all.

[@spankytag]

@@CarrieLuikens also, I think his reference to the tiny “skin” of air or atmosphere that humans can survive in highlights his point. The fragility of human existence on earth vs the huge mass of the void that we can not survive in, which in his mind at that moment represented death

[@kfm908]

Where did the stars go?

[@spankytag]

@@kfm908 I’m not sure…You gunna have to ask Will

[@teetarquin7012]

Makes me cry when he said how fragile it is. He was the perfect person to send up to space. Love you, Capt, Kirk!

[@Daniel-wp8ki]

Can you believe these two guys have so much money that they can finance their own space program?! Meanwhile 40% of Americans can afford a $400 emergency expense. Plus they ask us to use less gas and electric while they burn all the fuel they want.

[@ghostl1124]

“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Genesis 8:22

[@teetarquin7012]

@@Daniel-wp8ki well, it’s their money. I don’t think I’ve heard Bezos or Musk lecturing people on their electric and gas usage.

[@keanureeves6257]

How are you and your family doing hope you've all been vaccinated. With this medium, I pray we get along well at our convenience, as I don't want to be seen as a superstar but as a commoner in the society.

[@leecaldwell8796]

Of all the people I'm glad they pick William shatner to go up. He deserves it

[@payableondeath9091]

IKR🎯

[@wendyburke2210]

Yes he does !!

[@tompetty5085]

shoulda taken up biden and harris and left em there

[@kristofthibaud8491]

@@clinkerbreaker9332 You Called it--Promo Flight.

[@Gmthekiller]

@@tompetty5085 and that walking high cholestrol called drumpf

[@marygrant8715]

I'm 62. I stop feeling old when Shatner speaks. Wealth aside, he is what we all can be at that age. Just keep being curious, find beauty and fun wherever it is, have adventures, and connect with people of all ages.

[@jay6817]

I was so waiting for this interview

[@elohimfire1]

They certainly sent the right person up! Well done Captain

[@lynnkmiddle]

So much wish Leonard Nimoy could have shared this experience with Bill, it truly would have been something to remember, the captain and his science officer in space together again. Still it’s special that Bill got to see space in real life. Straight ahead Mr. Sulu to that star, warp factor seven. Yep, super treker here.

[@ksavage681]

Him, Spock, and Bones should have went. Also bring a redshirt guy with you.

[@darthbriboy]

@@ksavage681 oh yeah that would have been great.

[@darthbriboy]

I teared up reading your comment because it reminded me that Sharner is the last of that main trinity of Kelly and Nimoy.

[@Anagh1701]

The original cast should have been alive and all should have gone.

[@mendelscot]

If they’re healthy enough, I would love for Bezos to also send George Takei, Walter Koenig and Nichelle Nichols on future BO flights.

[@panayotisloizia1044]

William Shatner one of the best actors in the world

[@tedtimothy9074]

He is one of my all time favorite actors .When he mentioned that he started as a Shakesperian actor it was something I have always thought about him. He would be great doing Shakespeare

[@Hollowsmith]

May we all be lucky enough to not only live to age 90, but to be as mentally sharp, physically capable, and emotionally enthusiastic as Mr. Shatner is at this age. He's wittier and more passionate than many 20 year olds. God bless him!

[@derlingerardclair6252]

God bless him indeed.

[@bryannaprouty4197]

Amen.

[@evviamarshall3479]

This was such a spiritual experience for him. Being able to see life and death in the same view at the same moment is so profound. If we lived our lives mindfully with this level of understanding, we would appreciate seeing other human life around us here so much more.

[@garotadagavea]

He attained enlightenment. He truly did. It is a rare and precious experience.

[@JK-xz6mj]

There is absolutely no need to send people into almost space for this.

[@CarrieLuikens]

@@JK-xz6mj Are you anti-space exploration? This is the 21st century. I anticipated we humans would already have our own spaceships in the year 2000. The monetary concerns are valid, if that is your concern, but the advancement of our travels into more of our Solar system is also important.

[@amsterdamG2G]

It was a great space simulation. He deserves a Oscar 👏👏👏

[@thefairyqueen369]

I always loved the original members of Star Trek as that was my first impression and watching every week they were like my start family on different adventures every week lol!

[@luvyou-baby]

“they should have sent a poet” thats a quote from the movie “Contact” highly recommend watching it if you especially love sci-fi movies

[@MonsterSound]

From the novel “Contact” by Carl Sagan.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

I wholeheartedly support this recommendation, anyone who hasn't seen the movie Contact starring Jodie Foster should give it a try, it's excellent.

[@aerochicc]

I was thinking of that opening scene from Contact yesterday as he was describing his experience. We are such a drop of water in a larger ocean.

[@alimoksin]

Foster and McConaughey. I need to rewatch this 1997 gem.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

I just can’t get enough… I am so happy for Mr. Shatner! Someone that has played a man that has gone to space and beyond never realizing that someday he would actually do what he just did. And then really experiencing the profoundness of life and death from his view. I am captivated by his experience🥰🙏🏾💗

[@luckythebeaglemolly4354]

I am so glad he was able to do this. I have loved this man's work since I was a small child, trying to be good all week so I could stay up past my bedtime to watch a new show called Star Trek.

[@omahaw1728]

I am in awe. What a great experience and I am glad he is sharing it with us. This is our future. More people will have the chance of going to the moon.

[@IggyStardust1967]

"Galivanting around the galaxy is a game for the young, Doctor!" - James T. Kirk (Star Trek II)

[@dkktodai1515]

"...Now what's that supposed to mean?" -- Cmdr Nyota Uhura, 2285

[@rachelkristine4669]

"First star to the right.....and straight on until morning!" 🥰

[@joannegemignani3398]

I just think this was great and so good to see William Shatner so moved and passionate about this experience. He is wonderful, love him.

[@alexmccann2751]

hes an absolute LEGEND..if u told me he was 90 i wouldnt believe you

[@barrywebber100]

Loved Bill ever since watching Star Trek as a kid when it first came out. What a great guy and so vital and energetic at 90! Congratulations on your flight!

[@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 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!

[@LK-pc4sq]

yup watched it in the early 1970s :)

[@agentpiggles6685]

I physically cannot wrap my head around the fact that he is 90

[@kidwave1]

His 90 year old body would have been CRUSHED by that impact, IF IT WERE REAL! Watch how huge the dust cloud is!! Use your head people! Fake as f**k!

[@mcdonseggfart7070]

The only thing fake is you buddy

[@thewildblueyonder5414]

@@kidwave1 --- dumb little internet F**k. The cloud of dust was from the retro-rockets which fire just before landing and soften the bump, they have been used since Vostok in 1961 but that is WAY beyond your intelligence............

[@kidwave1]

@@thewildblueyonder5414 That is even more hilarious! ahahaha

[@leechurchill1965]

William Shatner is a national treasure.

[@tillyvickers2721]

Deep, wise feelings about our fragile little home.Hope it helps some (many)of us earthlings reconsider the way we're destroying this beautiful habitat of ours. ❤🙏

[@suzylarry1]

William Shatner does not coat things with B.S. , it is not sugar coated , it is from a real Home Grown Human. Thank you for sharing the REAL trip !

[@michaelfred258gmail7]

Hello John 😊

[@miguelfernandes2760]

talking about cleaning the planet wille using metric tones of fuel is B.S.

[@hendrixfan08721]

@@miguelfernandes2760 Do you have a better way to get up there? Let's hear it. I'm sure all of the Space Agencies would also love to hear it

[@SKinSKorea]

That's a lot of energy and enthusiasm for 90! Incredible! He seems (at least) 30 years younger.

[@carlalaudicina2449]

That's fantastic. Noone deserved that more. Such a beautiful account of his experience. So beautiful. His gratitude and message.

[@UNIDENTIFIED-S4]

Shatner is the man 90 years old and touching the stars ✨ God bless him

[@UNIDENTIFIED-S4]

I have a very small KZbin channel I’m close to 4300 subscribers but I would love to film William Shatner and capture the raw emotions of his trip to space Mabye if i beg enough I can get 10 min of his time.

[@Catofsteel]

This guy inspired people who are now scientists, engineers and astronauts. I would like to know how he feels about it. What a privilege!

[@FabalociousDee]

This part.

[@teutonic7113]

Yes! Well said!

[@starbuck2233]

Great comment and true...and he is so humble...his performances in everything are outstanding...but...kirk in star trek..second to none...one of the best shows ever done in everyway....

[@neilschmid4991]

I think what you said is a whole lot bigger then the world being fragile.

[@killthekraken]

Best part about the launch was when William was speaking to Jeff- Jeff: "I think the pin is bent..." William: "So am I". I wish I'm that quick when I'm 90.

[@Max-oi9es]

His entire posture even from the rear watching him look out that window reminded me of a 9 year old riddled with fascination. What a ride that must have been.

[@kfjn0450]

Right. Cause it was only down the block..

[@GraveMistake1]

Thank you William for sharing your experience with us. I grew up watching you on Star Trek and you have the "Right Stuff" Capt..