Playing the role of “Lieutenant Uhura” in the original “Start Trek” in 66, Nichelle Nichols became one of the first black television stars.
It was stated that the ashes of Nichols, who frequently participates in the events of the US Space Agency NASA due to his role in the science fiction series, will be launched into space with the Vulcan Centaur rocket at the end of this year and then deposited into the depths of space.
THOSE PLAYERS WILL ALSO ACCOMPANY
It was stated that Nichols, who died on June 30 at the age of 89, will be accompanied by the producer of the series Gene Roddenberry, who passed away in the past years, his wife Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who played various roles in the series, and James Doohan, who plays the character of “Scotty”.
ASHES WILL BE LEFT IN THE DEPTH OF SPACE
The company officials who will perform the flight also stated that the capsules containing more than 200 messages, relics, ash and DNA samples will be launched into the depths of space, along with the ashes of the deceased “Star Trek” cast.
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