Dutch teenager to become youngest person in space

Oliver Daemen is about to become the youngest person in space (Daemen Family via AP)

A Dutch teenager is to become the youngest person in space, rocketing away with an aviation pioneer who will become the oldest at the age of 82.

Blue Origin announced on Thursday that instead of a 28 million dollar auction winner launching with founder Jeff Bezos on Tuesday, the 18-year-old son of another bidder will be on board.