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space-exploration2 years ago

"Star Trek's Iconic Ride to The Final Frontier: Vulcan Rocket Launch Date Revealed"

The remains and DNA samples of 338 individuals, including "Star Trek" stars Nichelle Nichols, Jackson Kelley, and James Doohan, will be launched on the inaugural flight of the Vulcan Centaur rocket by Celestis Inc. The rocket will carry 70 capsules to the moon's surface, serving as a celestial memorial site visible from Earth, before embarking on a journey around the sun. This mission, named Tranquility and Enterprise, represents a unique endeavor in memorial space flights and highlights the growing interest in memorializing loved ones in space.

space-exploration2 years ago

"Final Voyage: Rocket Launch Honors 'Star Trek' Actors and More"

The inaugural launch of the Vulcan Centaur rocket on December 24 will include the remains and DNA samples of 338 people, including some members of the original "Star Trek" TV series. Celestis Inc., a Texas-based company specializing in space memorials, will attach minuscule capsules containing the remains to the rocket. The launch will also carry a lunar lander to conduct studies of the moon, with 70 capsules accompanying it to the moon's surface. The rocket will then continue its course, orbiting around the sun. The cost for a space memorial can run up to $12,995.

spaceflight2 years ago

"Vulcan Centaur Rocket to Carry DNA Samples of CEO and 'Star Trek' Crew on Inaugural Flight"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket will carry the DNA samples of CEO Tory Bruno and his wife Rebecca, along with the remains and DNA samples of "Star Trek" luminaries and other individuals, on its maiden spaceflight on December 24. The mission, named Enterprise, is organized by Celestis Inc., a memorial space burial company. The rocket will also carry Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander and is set to create humankind's deepest outpost in the solar system.