SpaceStar Trek’s Captain Kirk Rocketing Into Space Next Week00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintActor 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.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles5 Financial To-Dos Before the End of 2025Dec 04, 2025Crystal Fabergé Egg Crafted for Russian Royalty Shatters Record and Sells for $30.2 MillionDec 03, 2025Marine Dies in Training Exercise at Camp PendletonDec 03, 2025Shredded Cheese Sold in Dozens of States Recalled Due to Potential for Metal Fragment ContaminationDec 03, 2025Related TopicsStar TrekJeff BezosWilliam ShatnerBlue Origin
