Nichelle Nichols to Rest Among the Stars, ‘Star Trek’ Actress’ Ashes Will Be Sent to Space
26.08.2022 - 23:51
/ thewrap.com
Enterprise Flight will travel between 150 million to 300 million kilometers into deep space -well beyond the Earth-Moon system to interplanetary space. This mission will launch over 200 flight capsules containing cremated remains (ashes), messages of greetings, and DNA samples from clients worldwide on an endless journey in interplanetary space. Nichols’ son, Kyle Johnson, will submit his DNA to join his mother’s cremated remains on the mission.“My only regret is that I cannot share this eternal tribute standing beside my mother at the launch.” Said Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson.
“I know she would be profoundly honored for this unique experience and enthusiastically encourage ALL of her FANS to join us vicariously by contributing your thoughts, affections, memories, NN inspired successes, dreams, and aspirations via email to be launched with her on this flight! WOW!”Nichols’ influence in “Star Trek,” led her to be appointed as NASA’s recruiter in chief and spokesperson to bridge the gap between their initial responses for mission specialists. Outstanding results were achieved in female and minority candidates for the Space Shuttle, current, and future space flight programs.“Nichelle Nichols was a trailblazing actress, advocate, and dear friend to NASA.
At a time when black women were seldom seen on screen, Nichelle’s portrayal as Nyota Uhura on Star Trek held a mirror up to America that strengthened civil rights. Nichelle’s advocacy transcended television and transformed NASA.” Said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
“After Apollo 11, Nichelle made it her mission to inspire women and people of color to join this agency, change the face of STEM and explore the cosmos. Nichelle’s mission is NASA’s mission.
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