William Shatner, renowned for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek, is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey as part of the crew for Blue Origin's second mission, marking him as the oldest person to venture into space at the age of 90.
As the anticipated event on October 12 approaches, Shatner openly acknowledges a sense of nervousness leading up to the launch aboard the New Shepard capsule, the same spacecraft used by Jeff Bezos in July.
In a recent interview with CNN, the legendary Canadian actor humorously described the upcoming experience as "a little scary."
Confirming the speculations that had circulated since late September, Shatner shared the news on his Twitter account just three days ago, stating, "Yes, it's true, I'm going to be a 'rocket man!'" However, despite embracing the excitement of the journey, he candidly admitted feeling a level of unease.
"I'm quite worried and a little nervous," he expressed, lightening the mood by joking about his preparation efforts.
Amid laughter, Shatner shared, "I'm training, I'm running in my mind all the time." Despite the apprehension, he reflects on the potential transformative impact of the experience. "When I return, imagine the optimism, tranquility, and peace with which we can speak," he mused.
When prompted about his expectations for the mission, Shatner left a touch of mystery, pondering, "What will I see when I'm out there? Not only will I observe the majesty of space and the oasis of Earth... perhaps there is the possibility of seeing something else." The final frontier awaits Captain Kirk.
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