Star Trek’s Captain Kirk Rocketing Into Space Next Week

Actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I., on May 6, 2018. Steven Senne/AP Photo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Captain Kirk is rocketing into space next week—boldly going where no other sci-fi stars have gone.

Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, announced Monday that “Star Trek” actor William Shatner will blast off from West Texas on Oct. 12.