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Actor William Shatner counted down Wednesday to his wildest role yet: riding a rocket into space, courtesy of “Star Trek” fan Jeff Bezos.

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Best known for his role as Captain Kirk, the 90-year-old Shatner joined three other passengers for the planned launch from West Texas, reports NBCDFW.
Bezos’ space travel company, Blue Origin, invited Shatner on the brief jaunt to the fringes of the final frontier, which will make him the oldest person in space.
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