Star Trek legend William Shatner was rumored to be rushed to the hospital after a sudden medical emergency, but his agency quickly denied the claims.
It’s also Blue Origin’s 11th sub-orbital flight with humans on board. The firm has been offering such trips as part of its space tourism efforts.
The 'Star Trek' actor also said that the voyage kindled in him a newfound appreciation for the beauty of Earth.
Anand Mahindra shared an excerpt of a book written by 91-year-old actor William Shatner who had in 2021 travelled to space in a Blue Origin spaceship.
Best known as Captain Kirk in the original "Star Trek" television series, William Shatner will be part of a four-person crew aboard the suborbital NS-18 mission.
William Shatner to fly to space during the 11-minute tourist spaceflight by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin on October 12.
Shatner, who resides in California, said he will visit the facility when its construction is completed
'Star Trek' is beaming over to London in October and boldly going where no trekkie event has gone before by bringing together all five TV captains on stage for the first time.