preview. >> reporter: he led the u.s.s. enterprise on an intergalactic odyssey, now he will get to go on his own odyssey. >> things i've only played as an actor i'm going to see firsthand. >> reporter: "star trek's" iconic captain james kirk will soon get to go to space for real. >> i'm thrilled and anxious and a little nervous and a little frightened about this whole new adventure. >> reporter: blue origin announced on monday that actor william shatner will be on the company's next flight alongside audrey powers, blue origin's vice president of mission and flight operations. >> 2, 1. >> reporter: shatner, powers and two others will lift off less than three months after the company's first crewed launch. the crew will enjoy about four