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.
Sweet Travels.
G. Bruening
When they spoke of the Great Architect bringing in his ideas for the greater scheme of things, they should have mentioned the Great Engineer who makes it all work together! And when they spoke of Jimmy "Scotty" Doohan, it was also the warmth of persona which shines through providing the soul. Enjoy the journey there!
Kam K - Australia
You helped influence and shape the minds of generations of Star Trek fans. How fitting that your final mission is to be sent out to the stary vastness of space, "boldly going", just as you've always done. Thanks for the memories Mr. Doohan. We love you!
K. Matthews - Canada
You brought so much happiness to many people's lives, and you will continue to do so even though you are no longer with us. Warp speed ahead!
libinspace - UK
Scotty did you find the way to Engine Room?
Blackhawk - Mexico
Ya pudiste salir a donde vos quer’as, Feliz Viaje. Energ’a Scooty.
Lonestar - Argentina
Will miss you. Thanks for openning my mind to things. You alway teamfully turns things around at the moment of need. I appreciate the learning of Scotty philosophy. I know you have reach your final frontier wishfully; rather than ashes to ashes, dirt to dirt, it is elements to elements, back to space, where we all came from. As spook said, live long and prosperous; in this case, may your energy remains un-dispersed and peaceful.
J. K.Chan
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
FAREWELL... James Doohan NOW IS GOD TURN TO BEAM YOU UP ...
J.William - Iceland
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
Es war mir immer eines meiner wichtigsten dinge sie einmal kennenzulernen, aber das wir ja leider nicht mehr passieren. Wenn ich in zukunft an dem Himmelschauen werde werde ich immer an sie denken, den sie haben ihren Traum verwirklicht, auf ewig im Weltraum. Sie haben Scotty nicht nur gespielt sondern gelebt! das machte sie so au§ergewšhnlich. Einer ihrer trauesten fans, Andreas Fritz.
What a life you led James! You were part of an iconic cultural event...rest in peace "Scotty".
DMW Hancock - Australia
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
See you when it«s time for me to be beamed up, Scotty. You have always been my idol.
J.A - Sweden
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
I hope my dilithiun chrystals last as long as yours did. Rest amongst the stars Scotty.
Fluff - UK
"To bodly go where no man has gone before." You have been one of my favorites. I'm not sure what I should say here, but one thing is for sure. You have touched alot of lives, given us hope, made many a contributions to the space program and interest. I know you'll find the Enterprise, she'll also be looking for you. "Beam me up Scotty." We love you and adore you. Live long and prosper my friend. God will keep you and the Enterprise safe from the Klingons.
Kjell Johannessen - Norway
Rest in Peace, Scotty. 'O Theos mazi sou' Thank you for the good memories! 'Eonia sou i mneme'
J. Mantas - Greece
Since you've travelled billions of miles trough space you are now on your very final journey. During all those years as the beating heart of the USS Enterprise you made as laugh und kept us always in suspense. We are gonna miss you, Scotty, you'll be forever on our minds.
Mystery23 - Luxembourg
Trek fast, Trek long... bye my friend
Gmon - Spain
"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 later in 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.
Celestis congratulates Star Trek's William Shatner on his successful flight into space and honors the Star Trek personalities and fans who have already flown with Celestis. Learn what it’s like to attend the memorial service held before each launch.
