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.
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
We will miss you Scotty...Enjoy the flight.
dReddi - Poland
you never walk alone...
Kapetanov - Germany
Take good care of this man, he was a importand sample of our species.
jp van Heist - Belgium
James you will always be the Chief of the Chief Engineers.I always loved StarTrek and haven't missed a single episode.I really miss you a lot.In your Final journey explore strange new worlds meet new civilizations and boldly go to galaxies were no mankind has ever been before.You will always be in our hearts and may the almighty guide u to eternity.My Salutations dear friend.
K.Sandeep Menon - India
Los mejores deseos para este viaje. Siempre te recodaremos. Kappla.
Detlhagh - Argentina
Star Trek is an important part of my life, I'm only 24 but I remember seeing re-runs of the original series, and I have seen most of the films that followed I'm catching up on some of the ones I have missed. When ever I think of Star Trek though, I think of Scotty, and whenever a member of the crew or a visitor uses the transporter I think of the words beam me up Scotty. You will be missed, rest in peace James Doohan
London - UK
Many thanks for a childhood fool of dreams
D McConaghy - Ireland
What a life you led James! You were part of an iconic cultural event...rest in peace "Scotty".
DMW Hancock - Australia
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
Hi mishel, hope you read this one day when you reach up to the heavens. love peace and tranqulity from michael gorniak. love you.
MIK - 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
Me ayudastes a llegar m‡s lejos y m‡s alto de lo que ningun sue–o habia llegado antes. Y lo mejor es que algun d’a ese sue–o se hara realidad. Te extra–aremos Scotty
Boulogne - Argentina
All the best Scotty pal - hope they send you a wee hip flask aswell ! :) Hugs xxx
Biffer - UK
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
Thank you for the hours of innocent pleasure that we got from watching you perform in the best sci-fi series ever made. The final frontier is getting back one of its truest sons.
Md.Nashat Samir Alam - Australia
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
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
"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
James "scotty" Doohan, you are the one and only cheif engineer, i wish you well with the klingons you are boldly goign where no man has done before
J.B Newton - Australia
"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.
