‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Ashes Will Be Sent to Space

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Nichelle Nichols is getting the sending she deserves! The late actress, who broke the barrier when the communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, will make one final trip to the “final frontier”, her ashes will go into space on the upcoming Enterprise Flight. Operated by Celestial Memorial Spaceflights, the rocket is scheduled to depart later this year from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

“We are absolutely honored to announce that the late Nichelle Nichols will be joining the ‘crew’ on the upcoming Celestis Enterprise Flight, heading to deep space later this year along with some of her colleagues. Star Trek company sharing on Instagram. “Nichols joins Gene Roddenberry, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, and James ‘Scotty’ Doohan on a groundbreaking first of its kind. “

Along with the unique space travel will be the DNA of Nichelle’s adult son, Kyle Johnson, as well as messages and tributes from fans. More than 200 bullets flying with ashes, DNA and messages from loved ones will be included in the flight, according to the company. “My only regret is that I am not able to share this eternal tribute to my mother at the premiere,” Kyle said in a statement. “I know she will be extremely honored for this unique experience and enthusiastically encourage ALL of her FANS to join us indirectly by contributing your thoughts, feelings, memories , NN inspired her successes, dreams and aspirations via email to be taken with her on this flight! OH!”

Nichelle, who passed away of natural causes at the age of 89 on July 30, became a pioneer when she took on the role of plum in Star Trek in 1966. At the time, she was one of the first Black actresses to have such a high-profile role on primetime television. “However, her light, like those of ancient galaxies now seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by,” Kyle wrote. at the time of his mother’s death. “Her life was a good life and a role model for all of us.”