Ed Dwight has become the oldest person to go to space, thanks to a Blue Origin mission owned by Jeff Bezos. Once an Air Force pilot and the United State’ first Black astronaut candidate, Dwight experienced a few minutes of weightlessness aboard Blue Origin’s capsule, marking a significant personal and historical achievement.Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos took to social media to honor Dwight’s remarkable journey.
Sánchez, a prominent media personality, helicopter pilot, philanthropist, and Bezos‘ partner, praised Dwight’s perseverance and legacy by sharing a video of the feat.
As reported by ABC News, Ed Dwight’s journey to the stars was not without its challenges. In the early 1960s, President John F.
Kennedy recognized Dwight’s potential and championed him as a candidate for NASA’s early astronaut corps. Despite his qualifications and Kennedy’s support, Dwight was not selected for the 1963 astronaut class, a decision that left a significant mark in NASA’s history.
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