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Oldest person in space

The current oldest person in space record is 90 years, held by Ed Dwight, set on May 19, 2024. Last checked October 9, 2026.

90

years

Ed Dwight

West Texas, USA, 2024

Holder
Ed Dwight
Record
90 years
Exact figure
90 years, 8 months, 10 days (suborbital flight, Blue Origin NS-25)
Location
West Texas, USA
Date set
May 19, 2024
Recognized by
Blue Origin
Last checked
October 9, 2026

Put it in perspective

Ed Dwight lived through 90 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1934
  2. Age 51939World War II begins
  3. Age 351969First people walk on the Moon
  4. Age 551989The Berlin Wall falls
  5. Age 902024Sets the record: 90 years, 8 months, 10 days (suborbital flight, Blue Origin NS-25)

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