Ashes of Star Trek cast and crew to launch into space on memorial mission

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA - Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols, who died on July 30 at the age of 89, will...

On Instagram, Celestis said it was"absolutely honoured" to have Nichols join the memorial flight, but did not fix a firm launch date for the mission, saying only that it will occur"later this year".

In a separate press release, it added there weremore than 150 flight capsules containing cremated remains , DNA samples and messages of greetings from clients worldwide"on an endless journey in interplanetary space".The capsules will take their journey on board a rocket called Vulcan, before being launched into deep space and entering a stable orbit around the sun.

Those with deep pockets can shell out to send their departed loved ones off this way , with reservations starting at US$12,500 . Meanwhile, Celestis has invited fans to submit their tributes to Nichols before her final voyage takes place.

Source: Entertainment Trends (entertainmenttrends.net)

 

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