Blue Origin To Send Michael Strahan Into Space December 11

Author Lauren Hoffman

December 10th, 2021 12:34 PM

Michael Strahan is preparing for takeoff aboard New Shepard on Saturday, December 11.

Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin is sending the former NFL player and Good Morning America host into space this weekend along with Laura Shepard Churchley. She is the daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard whom the spacecraft is named after.

ABC reported that Strahan is “bringing several prize possessions onboard” including his retired New York Giants jersey, Super Bowl ring, among other things.

Liftoff from Launch Site One is targeted for 9:45 AM ET with live launch coverage of NS-19 beginning on BlueOrigin.com at T-90 minutes.

GALLERY: New York Giants Honor Michael Strahan With Jersey Retirement Ceremony

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan jumps during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan jogs onto the field during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Owner John Mara of the New York Giants hugs former player Michael Strahan during the ceremony to retire the number of Strahan at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Fans of the New York Giants hold up Michael Strahan face cut-outs during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan speaks during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan (L) looks on during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan smiles during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan jumps on the stage during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan speaks during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan's name and number are displayed during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan waves to the stadium fans during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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