Nobody said that he was
He's certainly the oldest person to visit space, however briefly.
That's beside the point though... yes I know it's a "waste of money" and agree that the money could be better spent elsewhere, but this was a bit of fun. James T Kirk. in space!
Who's the cat that won't cop out when there's danger all about?
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William Shatner got there for free. He was invited.
Proof that he was just used by Bezos for the publicity, then. Sad.
Not really. But who else could fly the flag better then James T Kirk???
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