Age does not seem to be as much of an issue these days aslong as there are
no medical conditions which could be worsened by the experience.

Brian

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The average age is late 40's -- is this the oldest-ever
shuttle crew?

I don't know, but on STS-2 the average age of Truly and Engle was 48 years
5 months.