# Shatner's Space Journey: Awe & Grief

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:11:34+00:00
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## Resource

William Shatner, the record-breaking astronaut, almost missed his space mission due to a Hindenburg disaster flashback and an anomaly announcement. Upon returning, he was overwhelmed with grief, realizing the connection between spaces beauty and Earths environmental issues. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c04e67f9a8633868

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