18-Year-Old To Become Youngest Person In Space

Oliver Damon, an 18-year-old, is set to become the youngest astronaut on July 20th, joining Jeff Bezos on Blue Origin's New Shepherd mission. Originally scheduled for the second flight, Oliver got a spot on the first flight after the auction winner, who paid $28 million, canceled due to a scheduling conflict. Oliver is thrilled to fulfill his lifelong dream of going to space. Blue Origin describes him as its first paying customer, though the ticket cost is undisclosed. He will join Bezos, his brother Mark, and Wally Funk, who will become the oldest person in space at 82.

Who is set to become the youngest astronaut on the Blue Origin mission?

• Wally Funk

• Jeff Bezos

• Oliver Damon

• Mark Bezos

What was the reason for Oliver Damon joining the first flight instead of the second?

• The auction winner had a scheduling conflict

• He won a lottery

• He was invited by Jeff Bezos

• He paid more than the auction winner

How much did the auction winner pay for a ticket on the Blue Origin flight?

• $10 million

• $28 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

What is Oliver Damon's age as he becomes the youngest astronaut?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 20 years old

• 22 years old

Who is set to become the oldest person in space on the Blue Origin mission?

• Mark Bezos

• Oliver Damon

• Jeff Bezos

• Wally Funk