Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols may be gone from this Earthly plane, but she will soon be one with the galaxy – quite literally. Nichols died on the final day of July this year, at the age of 89, just as her iconic Star Trek character, Nyota Uhura, is making a resurgence in the pop-culture spotlight. Now Nichelle Nichols is making headlines on her own: her ashes (which were donated by son Kyle Johnston) are being added to the deep-space voyage of the Celestis Voyager Memorial Spaceflight – the Enterprise Flight, which is being launched later this year.
Nichelle Nichols has inspired us all. Her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek® was groundbreaking and even inspired Martin Luther King Jr.’s family! Now you can share your own story about how she inspired you and it will be sent into deep space aboard the first Celestis Voyager Memorial Spaceflight – the Enterprise Flight, launching later in 2022.
– Nichelle, the Roddenberrys, and James “Scotty” Doohan have chosen Celestis to launch a symbolic portion of their cremated remains aboard the upcoming Enterprise Flight. Share a message showing how Nichelle Nichols inspired you, and watch it launch into deep space on her final mission! Enter your information along with your message and join others worldwide in celebrating Nichelle and the discovery she inspired.
