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 was deeply saddened to hear of your passing. I hope you are at rest now. Scotty was my fav character in TOS, you were an inspiration to us all. Ar Dheis de go raibh an ainmeacha
Labhaoise Seoighe - Ireland
Scotty, you were an awesome man, and you have entertained millions and captured their imaginations. Thanks for everything.
God-Emperor Yari Wildheart I - Australia
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
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
Sweet Travels.
G. Bruening
Mr Scott, You gave us everything you got. The final curtin for you has drawn, and now you join the sea you sailed on a backlot.
M. Miller - Australia
Energize!
M. Fetter - Canada
Thank you for your inspiration and entertainment. You helped to create the hope of a brighter future, with your bright smile and quick wit leading the way. Your time on this Earth was a gift and I thank your family for sharing you with all of us. I will be looking to the heavens and remembering you on the day of the launch. Rest in peace Scotty, Solas na bhflaitheas ar a anam. (May the light of heaven shine on his soul)
C (an appreciative fan) - Ireland
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
Although we never met in person, I've watched you and the rest of the Star Trek crew during my childhood. You've been such a wonder to me. All of those accidents/situations which might have cause the USS Enterprise to explode, you always figure out a way to get out of trouble. I will always remember you, Scotty...Enterprise, 1 to beam up...
D H P - Netherlands
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
Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a anam agus go raibh maith agat Scotty. May the light of heaven shine on their soul and thank you Scotty. Rest in peace...you will always be remembered.
Beal Feirste - Ireland
A respectful salute from the granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Boswell, who was a great fan of yours, and who led me to Star Trek. Best wishes for your final journey, Sir!
kai - Canada
This is the beginning of your last great adventure to the other side of the galaxy...
Asim Jalali - Spain
Los mejores deseos para este viaje. Siempre te recodaremos. Kappla.
Detlhagh - Argentina
We loved you, even from Hungary, there are even today many fans, and we will became more and more, and we will kep you in memories forever.
De‡k Tam‡s - Hungary
good luck, not much more to say, then who were one of the greatest
big fan - Canada
To a great Canadian. Thank you for the memories and thank you for the inspiration you have provided to all of us to look towards the heavens. The night sky will shine a little brighter now.
D S D - Canada
Hello Aliens, Amiga RULED, Commodore 64 RULED. I hope earth is still there, in which case my children and grand grand grand children are still there to RULE.
MiRRoRMaN - Netherlands
It was always good to watch you with your exasperation and dogged determination. You were a symbol of all those people who got us into space in the first place. Now you are up there with the stars where you belong. Good man Jimmy you'll finally get your wish. Miss you, but I envy you. If you get a chance, Beam me up, Scotty.....
M Nevin - Ireland
"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.
