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 ArticlesSolar Storms Bring Colorful Northern Lights to Unexpected PlacesNov 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 12Nov 12, 2025Turkish Military Plane Crash in Georgia Kills All 20 on BoardNov 12, 2025Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s Bandleader and Childhood Friend, Dies at 59Nov 11, 2025Related TopicsStar TrekJeff BezosWilliam ShatnerBlue Origin
