William Shatner is going into space on Blue Origin

[Deleted member 14568]

Is blue origin actually going to space this time? Rather than just going really high and then coming back down.

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Is he going to space, or is he going to "space"? Because I'm pretty sure Blue Origin has never actually managed the former

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just going up and down that's all new Shepard is able to do and if they really wanted to experience ''zero g'' just book the ''vomit comet'' not only it's cheaper you'll also have more ''zero g'' time overall

Is Blue Origin trying be like a gimmick company that is just known for launching celebrities into space?

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it would appear so considering they haven't done anything of note except suing nasa their rocket and engine is years late

 

[Wrexis]

William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket

Captain Kirk is rocketing into space: “Star Trek” actor William Shatner plans to blast off from West Texas next week.

apnews.com

Next week.

The up-and-down space hop will last 10 minutes and reach no higher than about 66 miles (106 kilometers).

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[Z-Beat]

 

[Parch]

Now every Star Trek captain is going to want to go. Sit your ass down, Bakula. You're not going.

 

[B.K.]

CNN has a story about it on their front page. I saw his picture before I noticed the headline and thought he had died.

 

[antonz]

Now every Star Trek captain is going to want to go. Sit your ass down, Bakula. You're not going.

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Shatner must be getting paid very well for this because he was adamant he would never go on one of these things

 

[Apath]

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[Bregor]

Fuck Blue Origin and anything which gives them remotely positive attention. Would much rather Shatner go up on Virgin Galactic.

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I don't know, safety at Virgin Galactic is sus in my opinion. Not sure I would want to go on their craft either.

 

[Infinity Times Two]

So the list of people outside of astronauts going into space in chronological order is.

1. Tech billionaires
2. Old celebrities
3. ??

11000. Me.

 

[FliX]

So the list of people outside of astronauts going into space in chronological order is.

1. Tech billionaires
2. Old celebrities
3. ??

11000. Me.

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I read somewhere recently if prices go down to 250k a ticket, waiting lists will be decades long... so yea. Us plebs aren't going anytime soon.

 

[Infinity Times Two]

I read somewhere recently if prices go down to 250k a ticket, waiting lists will be decades long... so yea. Us plebs aren't going anytime soon.

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We might've achieved 3D printed rockets by the time they let us up there.

 

[thewienke]

Now every Star Trek captain is going to want to go. Sit your ass down, Bakula. You're not going.

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Ziggy! Take me far, far from here

 

[Stabi]

Not a common people thing Shatner

William Shatner - Common People

The Shatner adaptation of "Common People"

youtu.be

 

[Apath]

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[Rassilon]

Ziggy! Take me far, far from here

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(Spoiler for Quantum Leap)

Spoiler

it still hurts damnit
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[ColonelT]

Galloping around the cosmos is a game for the young, Doctor.

 

[Tacitus]

So the list of people outside of astronauts going into space in chronological order is.

1. Tech billionaires
2. Old celebrities
3. ??

11000. Me.

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You've been able to buy your way into orbit for two decades now. Price was reported to be ~20 million in 2001. Since this is a gaming forum, I'm obligated to mention that Lord British, who created the Ultima series, is one of the few who bought a trip.

 

[VorpalNonsense]

William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket

Captain Kirk is rocketing into space: “Star Trek” actor William Shatner plans to blast off from West Texas next week.

apnews.com

Next week.

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So he's just kissing the thermosphere
Should get quite a view

 

[B.K.]

I forgot he hadn't been to space.

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James Doohan beat him. Some of his ashes were smuggled onto the International Space Station. As far anyone knows, they're still there.

'Among the stars': Ashes of James Doohan, Scotty from 'Star Trek,' hidden on International Space Station

The ashes of James Doohan, who played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott on the original "Star Trek," were smuggled into space 12 years ago.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Wrexis]

Wednesday.

 

[V23]

Why did the Blue Origin rocket smell bad?

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Cause William shat-n-er

 

[emperor bohe]

I had no idea that he is 90 years old wtf

 

[antonz]

I had no idea that he is 90 years old wtf

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He made a deal with the devil at some point. He has looked the same for like 30 years. I mean I wish all people who reached that age were as alive as he is.

 

[Wrexis]

T Minus one hour to launch.

 

[Ignatz Mouse]

Wednesday.

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Left to right

Johnny, Ben, Sue, Reed.

 

[thewienke]

Is this even safe for him given his age?

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It sounds crazy but just waking up in the morning is a gift for people at his age. I think he has long since made peace with his death.

But yeah I want whatever he and Dick Van Dyke are having.

 

[Kendrid]

What is the H countdown?
edit: they just said Hold.

 

[Deleted member 13798]

This is a really childish question but why do their rockets look so phallic?

 

[Damaniel]

This is a really childish question but why do their rockets look so phallic?

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Jeff Bezos is a giant dick, so why shouldn't his rockets be too?

Is this even safe for him given his age?

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To be fair, he's 90 and has lived a pretty long, fulfilling life, so I'm sure he considers the experience worth it regardless of the risk.

 

[VorpalNonsense]

I think liftoff is currently scheduled for the exact minute I become unavailable to watch but i'll try to peek on my phone if I can

 

[Deleted member 13101]

That station check really instilled confidence, sounded like a zoom meeting.

 

[medinaria]

This is a really childish question but why do their rockets look so phallic?

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first off, you're not alone in pointing this out lmao

second, from what I remember, the capsule is designed to be compatible with their next rocket (new glenn), which is larger in diameter. it'll look more like a "normal" rocket when atop that, I think - they decided to save money/time by making something that could work on both and, well, now we're here

 

[NealMcCauley]

T-5 minutes

 

[Deleted member 13798]

Jeff Bezos is a giant dick, so why shouldn't his rockets be too?

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I didn't think the answer was that easy and obvious but it's what I would assume.

first off, you're not alone in pointing this out lmao

second, from what I remember, the capsule is designed to be compatible with their next rocket (new glenn), which is larger in diameter. it'll look more like a "normal" rocket when atop that, I think - they decided to save money/time by making something that could work on both and, well, now we're here

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Oh interesting haha, ok. I guess that's…something at least.

 

[Landy828]

I just don't think I could do it. Too scared to take a chance at it.

Yeah, at 80-90, I absolutely would.

Couldn't do it in my 30s.

 

[The Albatross]

So the list of people outside of astronauts going into space in chronological order is.

1. Tech billionaires
2. Old celebrities
3. ??

11000. Me.

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If it makes you feel better, from what I understand of this one, it's not really space. Just like really high. If this was an astronaut or not the super rich, super rich celebs, etc, I wouldn't quibble about minor details, but because of who is primarily going up there I can't help but cut them down a bit.

This is a really childish question but why do their rockets look so phallic?

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Engineered for maximum thrust.

 

[Deleted member 13101]

Science in general has a male bias as it is, all those laws and units of measure and formulas (especially in physics) continue to be named directly after the men involved with the research.

 

[Sargerus]

The Final Frontier

 

[Deleted member 13101]

If it makes you feel better, from what I understand of this one, it's not really space. Just like really high. If this was an astronaut or not the super rich, super rich celebs, etc, I wouldn't quibble about minor details, but because of who is primarily going up there I can't help but cut them down a bit.



Engineered for maximum thrust.

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All the Bond double entendres. "Preparing for re-entry, etc."

 

[Rangerx]

Yeah I agree OP there was a news item on this today and I couldn't get over the fact he's 90. I think it's an android replacement.

 

[Walter White Walker]

James T Kirk did it.

 

[Sargerus]

That booster landing was pretty smooth.

 

[QuigleyMcShine]

Booster landing simultaneously looked awesome and kinda fake, haha.

Hopefully captain Kirk is okay. Crazy how short the flight actually is. Like waiting 2 hours for a 2 minute roller coaster ride times a thousand.

 

[Jarrod38]

That booster landing was pretty smooth.

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Yeah and it will never get old.

 

[Mivey]

To ... boldly go, where ...some men ... and women... have gone before.

 

[BFIB]

I love when Blue Origin plays just the tip above the Karman Line in a giant dick.

 

[Deleted member 13101]

Nice landing with the booster.

 

[Cub3h]

... that's it? A few minutes on the penis rocket and they're already back? I sincerely hope they didn't pay for that.

 

[Deleted member 13101]

The wile e. Coyote style dry-land landing, not so much.

And yeah something with their video is making it look fake here and there.

 

[Orange Piccolo]

I think he has long since made peace with his death.

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Actually, if you've watched interviews of him over the years, he's said multiple times that he's terrified of dying. That's why he never retired and continues to work. He feels like if he stops working he'd die. Working gives him a reason to live, etc.