At 90 years and 8 months old, Ed Dwight became the oldest person to enter space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.

Dwight was the first Black astronaut candidate in the US but was denied the opportunity to become an astronaut in 1963 due to racial barriers.

His successful flight marks a significant moment in commercial space flights, especially funded by private organizations like Blue Origin and SpaceX.

These missions now include research, public tourism, and partnerships with NASA to advance the commercial space industry.

Retired Black NASA astronauts praised Dwight for paving the way for their own journeys, emphasizing his milestone's importance in the history of black astronauts and commercial space travel.

Dwight described the experience as life-altering and expressed a desire to go into orbit next, showcasing his continued passion for space exploration.