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Executive order just announced! Astronaut age limits now in effect

Nobody over 70 goes to space anymore. Prosperity's top astronaut is 71. He found out from us.

Prosperity's training center, where the gym has a sauna and a wine fridge.
Prosperity's training center, where the gym has a sauna and a wine fridge.

The order was signed at 9am. By 9:15 every agency was checking birthdays.

Prosperity's lead astronaut, Commander Royce Albright, turned 71 in March. He has flown 14 missions. He has a boat named after each one.

I'm in the best shape of my life. I can do one push-up. Most people can't do any.

Commander Royce Albright, 71

Prosperity says Albright will "transition to an advisory role," which means a nicer office and no rockets.

He says he will be on his boats. He has 14 to get through.

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