Star Trek Fan’s Ashes to Journey into Space with TV Stars
The ashes of a devoted “Star Trek” fan, Gloria Knowlan, who passed away 12 years ago at the age of 86, will be sent into space along with the ashes of TV stars as part of a unique memorial project. Knowlan’s ashes will be one of 250 memorial capsules that will be launched into space in January.
Organizers of the launch anticipate that the rocket carrying the capsules will be launched approximately 330 million kilometers from Earth, meaning it will cross the orbit of Mars. The ashes or DNA remains of “Star Trek” screenwriter Gene Roddenberry, his wife, actress Majel Barrett Roddenberry, and actors Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley and James Doohan are also expected to be included in this extraordinary journey.
The journey, which will be carried out by the Vulcan rocket through the American company Celestis, is creating a lot of excitement among fans of “Star Trek” and TV enthusiasts alike. This unique project is a fitting tribute to the lasting impact of these beloved TV stars and their devoted fans.
