SpaceStar Trek’s Captain Kirk Rocketing Into Space Next WeekSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintActor 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 PhotoThe Associated Press10/4/2021|Updated: 10/5/2021CAPE 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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.