Welcome Trek fans everywhere! Celestis has been honored to serve the Star Trek community for more than 20 years. Here you can learn about our Star Trek heritage and look forward to amazing missions of tribute serving participants from cast members to fans from all over planet Earth.
“For anyone who is forward thinking or really embraces the future that my father envisioned in Star Trek it really seems like a unique and cool opportunity to put yourself up there…”
Rod Roddenberry,
Son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry
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FAREWELL SCOTTY
In 2012 beloved actor James “Scotty” Doohan was an honored participant aboard the
New Frontier Flight – launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, FL. More than 10,000 people from all over the world sent messages of hope and comfort which we also launched to orbit aboard the same mission.
I find myself at a loss for a fitting tribute. So for the countless hours of enjoyment and entertainment, let me say simply "Thank You". Scotland will be emptier for knowing you'll never return.
K. Gilmartin - UK
a great way to be rememebered! beam me up!
Canada - Canada
Ya pudiste salir a donde vos quer’as, Feliz Viaje. Energ’a Scooty.
Lonestar - Argentina
Thanks for $10 you lent me, to pay off that clingon, The flux capacitor canit take any more, shes gunner blow capt!! so have a safe flight and dont forget to give us a wave from space
mad matt harper - New Zealand
Fly to the stars and rest in peace...
Meefy - Germany
Dear Jimmy Doohan, when I saw Star Trek it changed my life and make me friendly to people who were black, gay,... I lost my prejudices and it make me feel better. Star Trek showed me a good life and brought friends. And your acting, your soul in Scotty also achieved this change of my soul. Thank you! When I look into the stars I will think of you. Rest in Peace.
Germany - Germany
Hope you enjoy it up there, we enjoyed seeing you there with Star Trek. :)
Auto2112 - UK
'Scotty' You've made me proud to be a Scotsman.You will always be remembered, as will all of the crew.So many different views on life were learned from the series. I always admired the healthy respect the crew had for life in it's many forms.
L Stevenson - Canada
Thank you for helping bring those of us stuck on this planet a little bit closer to the final frontier - if only in our imagination.
D. Toews - Canada
Scotty, you were an awesome man, and you have entertained millions and captured their imaginations. Thanks for everything.
God-Emperor Yari Wildheart I - Australia
You are about to boldly go where we will all go eventually, catch you all there....may the Supreme being look after all who believe
Bazza - Australia
Dear Scotty, many thanks for all you've done to give us some pleasure and a positive view to the future! Thanks for showings us the stars from your point of view. Thanks for your smile and your humor, and thanks for beeing "Scotty" for us. Beam yourself up, Scotty, and wait until we can follow - later... Best Regards Holger
Holger Hollmann - Germany
Trek fast, Trek long... bye my friend
Gmon - Spain
Godspeed Scotty, may you find a final frontier wherever you go. You'll always look after us from above, and you will always be in our hearts.
Lord Calidor - Croatia
The journey's not over yet, enjoy your flight. You were a true star and your place surely is in space...
M J Cordery - UK
James from all your fans from UK, you are the most talented actor we have ever seen. We are going to miss you always and we hope u have an extraordinary travel. You will be missed but not forgotten. Yours Chris Wilson + all fans
all fans in UK - UK
You showed us all the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow and made us smile along the way...thank you for your talent, your dedication and your inspiration. Your star will continue to shine brightly for all eternity. I wish you well on the ultimate journey...the ultimate adventure...May you rest in peace.
Meabh - Ireland
You were part of something wonderful and you will be missed. Others have already said it so many times before but it bears repeating... Star Trek gave us a vision of a noble and positive future. Here's hoping we can "make it so".
L Gordon - Canada
Scotty did you find the way to Engine Room?
Blackhawk - Mexico
Go boldly - the adulation of your peers and your fans goes with you. You were an inspiration to all of us. You're missed.
J - UK
"Jimmy Doohan was a hearty, down-to-earth guy. Now, he will be more than that. He has asked that his remains be shot out to space. That is so you, Jimmy. When all of us who loved you look up at the vastness of the twinkling night sky, we'll know that you are truly there among the stars, beaming down at us from the heavens with that wonderful, sparkling smile of yours."
George Takei
"Jimmy Doohan was a hearty, down-to-earth guy. Now, he will be more than that. He has asked that his remains be shot out to space. That is so you, Jimmy. When all of us who loved you look up at the vastness of the twinkling night sky, we'll know that you are truly there among the stars, beaming down at us from the heavens with that wonderful, sparkling smile of yours."
George Takei
"I’d use my influence with Star Trek’s numerous advisers at NASA to ensure my ashes were launched from the Kennedy Space Center…I think it’s just the drama of being able to leave the Earth like that."
Patrick Stewart
"I’d use my influence with Star Trek’s numerous advisers at NASA to ensure my ashes were launched from the Kennedy Space Center…I think it’s just the drama of being able to leave the Earth like that."
Patrick Stewart
"Jimmy always wanted to go up in space. I feel that I’ve fulfilled more than two dreams. It was highly emotional. I felt a lot of energy."
Wende Doohan
"Jimmy always wanted to go up in space. I feel that I’ve fulfilled more than two dreams. It was highly emotional. I felt a lot of energy."
Wende Doohan
"I think if anyone really deserves to go into space who wanted to, perhaps it was Gene. After all Star Trek is our 20th Century mythology. What a marvelous place to go. There’s nothing that’s going to be in your way, and I would love to just keep on going out into space."
Majel Barrett Roddenberry
"I think if anyone really deserves to go into space who wanted to, perhaps it was Gene. After all Star Trek is our 20th Century mythology. What a marvelous place to go. There’s nothing that’s going to be in your way, and I would love to just keep on going out into space."
Majel Barrett Roddenberry
Next Mission: Voyager 01 – The Enterprise Flight
The first Celestis Voyager Service – currently scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2022 - will be named Enterprise Flight in special dedication to those on board, including honored participants Gene and Majel Barrett-Roddenberry and James Doohan.
In 1976, responding to a nationwide write-in campaign of Star Trek fans, President Gerald Ford renamed the first Space Shuttle “Enterprise,” hosting the cast and creator at the Sept. 17th Palmdale, CA ceremonial rollout of Enterprise. This merging of science fiction with reality using the global appeal of Star Trek is once again taking place as Celestis launches Voyager 01 – The Enterprise Flight.
Mission Details
The Voyager Memorial Spaceflight Service launches capsules with cremated remains or DNA on a mission into deep space – beyond the Earth-Moon system on an infinite journey of tribute and remembrance.
Celestis is working with providers to launch our Voyager service in 2022 and beyond. Our Voyager Service providers typically utilize a lunar fly-by boost to achieve escape from the Earth-Moon system, placing the Voyager capsules into a deep space trajectory. Details, including opportunities to participate in pre-launch activities, will be released soon.
"It seemed to fit with my philosophy that you return to the universe after you die. Also, we were both big fans of Star Trek."
Naomi Mihara
"It seemed to fit with my philosophy that you return to the universe after you die. Also, we were both big fans of Star Trek."
Naomi Mihara
"Rachel Mayo adored Star Trek and the U.S. space program and wanted to be the first woman on Mars. 'Fly Me to the Moon' was one of her favorite songs. ‘This is the ultimate flight for her,’ her mother said."
Associated Press
"Rachel Mayo adored Star Trek and the U.S. space program and wanted to be the first woman on Mars. 'Fly Me to the Moon' was one of her favorite songs. ‘This is the ultimate flight for her,’ her mother said."
Associated Press
"We also remember Len as the serious one -- from a young age he built his own rockets and did a lot of reading on starships and space exploration, which foretold his fascination with science fiction and Star Trek. We can all rest assured that Len's spirit has found the way at last."
The family of Leonard Dale Bass, New Frontier Flight participant
"We also remember Len as the serious one -- from a young age he built his own rockets and did a lot of reading on starships and space exploration, which foretold his fascination with science fiction and Star Trek. We can all rest assured that Len's spirit has found the way at last."
The family of Leonard Dale Bass, New Frontier Flight participant
"The planned launch of a rocket carrying the ashes of actor James Doohan and Mercury program astronaut Gordon Cooper will give a fitting send-off to two men who helped popularize human space exploration."
Mike Schneider, reporter, Associated Press
"The planned launch of a rocket carrying the ashes of actor James Doohan and Mercury program astronaut Gordon Cooper will give a fitting send-off to two men who helped popularize human space exploration."
Mike Schneider, reporter, Associated Press
Mission Blog
Stories and information about all things Celestis and Star Trek.
The story of how three powerful women decided to celebrate Gene Roddenberry's life on board Space Shuttle Columbia, Celestis' Founders Flight and soon, together with Majel, they will fly into deep space.
