It's Official: William Shatner Is Launching His Ancient Ass Into Outer Space

Source - Star Trek’s Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone.

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

At age 90, Shatner will become the oldest person in space. He’ll join three others — two of them paying customers — aboard a Blue Origin capsule. It will be the company’s second launch with a crew.

Bezos was on the debut flight in July, along with his brother and the youngest and oldest to fly in space. Shatner will break that upper threshold by six years.

The old me would've made fun of Shatner for going to space, but I've changed. Matured, if you will. I wish Captain Kirk nothing but the best. If his ninety-year-old ass wants to get launched into orbit then more power to him. This is his swan song. His final dance. His living out of a childhood dream and that deserves to be honored. Honored and admired considering he's NINETY-fucking-years old. Ninety! Most people are in diapers at that age and he's casually taking commercial trips to outer space. Which I guess proves my point that all you have to do to stay in good shape is remain social. That's why celebrities live so long- because they're constantly working the room. Take Betty White for example, she's three-hundred-years old and still sharp as a whip. Your grandparents on the other hand? Not doing too hot, but that's because like most olds they self-isolate. I could be wrong, but you get the point.

Here's what Shatner had to say about his upcoming trip...

Simple and to the point. Best of luck, Captain Kirk. Now here's Patrice O'neal making fun of him at the roast of Charlie Sheen. Enjoy...

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