Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols, remembered by millions for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura, the communications officer aboard starship USS Enterprise, died this past July 30, at age 89. [Courtesy: NASA]
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Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known as Lt. Uhura from *Star Trek*, will have a symbolic portion of her cremated remains sent into deep space aboard Celestis Memorial Spaceflights' "Enterprise Flight."
The *Vulcan* rocket will carry Nichols' remains, along with her son's DNA and those of other *Star Trek* legends like Gene and Majel Roddenberry and James Doohan, on a journey where its upper stage will orbit the sun as "Enterprise Station."
This special memorial flight is offered gratis to original *Star Trek* cast members, fulfilling a promise by Celestis and honoring Nichols' trailblazing legacy both on screen and as a NASA recruiter.
Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Lt. Uhura from the Star Trek franchise, is bound for the stars.
Houston, Texas-based Celestis Memorial Spaceflights announced Thursday it will be sending a “symbolic portion” of the actress’s cremated remains to space aboard a rocket, along with those of other Star Trek cast members.
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