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Glen de Vries, the entrepreneur who flew into space aboard Blue Origin with William Shatner, Captain Kirk of Star Trek, last October 13, died in a plane crash. The small aircraft on which the 49-year-old was aboard crashed in New Jersey. “We are devastated to learn of Glen de Vries’ death. He brought a lot of energy to the Blue Origin team. His passion for aviation and charity will be remembered and admired,” says Blue Origin.