‘Star Trek’ legend’s ashes to be blasted into deep space
nypost.comdied on July 20, 2022, at the age of 89.As a final hurrah to celebrate her legacy, the star’s ashes will be blasted into space aboard a special “Enterprise mission” later this year.The launch aboard the Vulcan rocket will ensure Nichols’ remains will join late “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, who died in 1991.Nichols’ ashes will also join that of Roddenberry’s deceased wife and “First Lady of ‘Star Trek’” Majel Barrett Roddenberry, who died in 2008.Late “Star Trek” actor James Doohan’s ashes will also be launched into space along with Nichols’.
Doohan died in 2005. In addition, visual effects legend Douglas Trumbull’s ashes will also be on the flight. Trumbull died in February earlier this year.“We are truly honored to add a legendary actress, activist, and educator to the Enterprise Flight manifest,” Charles M.
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