Captain Kirk Has Happy Landing

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

Captain Kirk (William Shatner) has safely landed back on Earth after going into sub-orbital space on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin.

At 90, he now has bragging rights for being the oldest person that high up.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Aw, that's great! I'm not a Star Trek fan, but I've really grown to adore him and George Takei.

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

Shatner has been very Enterprising for all these decades! 🌠

beckyb1012 · ‎03-09-2010

I was thinking yesterday that my dear Mom would have loved to see this take place. Star Trek was her absolute favorite television program. I am so happy William was able to do this.

"Live frugally, but love extravagantly."

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

Good one, Pearlee.

SloopJohnB · ‎04-25-2020

I'm glad he had a happy ending, especially at 90. 👩‍🚀

I would give everything I own just to have you back again.......David Gates of Bread

Just Bling · ‎03-10-2010

@SloopJohnB

I think you said that intentionally, great play on words with a double meaning.

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

What a wonderful shotl! Thank you so much...

I was in the 8th grade when Star Trek aired. I never missed an episode. My fascination with William Shatner has been as enduring as he is.

His speech upon arrival was eloquent and heart felt. For so many of my generation that grew up watching him, the space experience seemed somehow very relatable. I look forward to seeing his written word, which surely will follow.

However you feel about Bezos, it was a stroke of genius to include him in the mission.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

Happy it went well. I have to say I was a little worried about him going through this at his age. Glad he was able to experience it, who doesn't love Captain Kirk??!!