The ashes of Nichelle Nichols will travel to space. African-American actress, who became famous for her role as Nyota Uhura in star trekHe died on July 31 at the age of 89.
The actress had notably contributed to breaking racial stereotypes in the midst of the civil rights movement and worked for many years as a recruiter for NASA, integrating minorities and women into the astronaut corps.
To pay tribute to him, his ashes will be placed on a commemorative flight aboard a rocket, which will transport them into space, according to US media. CNN. The date of the flight has not yet been set.
200 DNA sample capsules
In addition to Nichelle Nichols, this rocket flight will also host the ashes of James Doohan, who played the role of Scotty, the series’ chief engineer, the creator of star trekGene Roddenberry and his wife Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who played nurse Christine Chapel, as well as those of celebrated sci-fi visual effects artist Douglas Trumbull.
In addition to the ashes of the cast members of star trek200 capsules on board will also carry DNA samples from volunteer participants, which will also be sent into orbit for eternity.
Source: BFM TV
