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Deep Dive: Shatner in Space (2021)

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Shatner in Space
In 'Shatner in Space', viewers see William Shatner become the oldest person to travel to space at age 90. The film details the events leading to his flight on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket and the developing friendship between Shatner and Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin. Bezos shares his vision of space travel, which resonates with Shatner, who was inspired by the original Star Trek series. The documentary captures emotional moments before, during, and after the flight. It presents Shatner's awe and reflections on witnessing Earth from above. The film celebrates Shatner's achievement while emphasizing the influence of science fiction on advancements in space exploration.

Why Watch

  • •See William Shatner's historic space flight at age 90.
  • •Meet Jeff Bezos and hear his vision for space travel.
  • •Find out how Star Trek influenced real space exploration.

Did You Know

•William Shatner was 90 years old when he traveled to space.
•Shatner's flight took place aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
•Jeff Bezos is the founder of Blue Origin and shares a friendship with Shatner.
•The documentary has a runtime of 46 minutes.

Perfect For

Space enthusiastsStar Trek fansDocumentary lovers