"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.