90-Year-Old Edward J. Dwight Jr. to Fly in Blue Origin Rocket

Edward Dwight, who hoped to be the first Black astronaut in the 1960s, is set to travel to space at 90 years old aboard Blue Origin's New Shepherd rocket. After being selected by President John F. Kennedy, Dwight faced discrimination and was not selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps. He turned to a career in sculpting and will now be the oldest person to go to space. The 11-minute flight is expected to have no long-term effects on astronauts' health due to the rapid journey and seating positions. Dwight's flight will be a significant milestone and a long-awaited recognition of his contributions to space exploration.