Star Trek’s legendary actor William Shatner’s takeoff into space with the support of Blue Origin was delayed due to weather conditions expected to be seen on the runway. Departure will take place on October 13 instead of October 12.
Jeff Bezos’ private space travel company Blue Origin has announced that it will take William Shatner, who was previously remembered for his role in Star Trek, into space. This plan is still valid, but the date has been slightly changed.
The day William Shatner, known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk, would go into space with Blue Origin’s vehicle was set for October 12. The 90-year-old actor’s journey into orbit remains unchanged. However due to the weather The launch was delayed one day.
He will be the oldest person in space
Known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk and becoming one of the most legendary names in space-themed science fiction movies, William Shatner will go into Earth orbit with Blue Origin’s New Shepherd vehicle. Before Carrying Jeff Bezos and his brother This vehicle will also be instrumental in making 90-year-old Shatner the ‘oldest person in space’. The famous actress will be accompanied by Blue Origin’s Vice President of Flight and Missions Audrey Powers, former NASA engineer Chris Boshuizhen and Medidata co-founder Glen de Vries.
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Since the weather conditions will not be suitable on the runway where the take-off will take place, the take-off is windy. It will be held on October 13 instead of October 12. Expressing that he is afraid of flying, William Shatner will start his journey from the company’s departure area in Texas at 16.30 Turkish time.
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