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.
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
I'm an Italyn fan, a young one. I am "only" 17 yaers old, but, since I saw Star Trek for the first time, I hadlike it. And, in particular, I like Scotty, you, with his sincerity. You are the caracter that I love much than the other. Your momory will live long and prosper in my hearth, and, until will be person like me, you won't die.
LocutusOfTrek (Francesco) - Italy
Sadly your dylithium ran out, but at least you'll be scotted up beam'me to space for an eternal sunrise. Dematerialize in peace Scotty!
Defiant - South Africa
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
Thanks you for the wonderfull job you did with Star Trek
B D Wyrick
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
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 will stay in our minds forever, as a great actor and a great engineer. Farewell, we'll miss you! Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean.
J.K. - Germany
Los mejores deseos para este viaje. Siempre te recodaremos. Kappla.
Detlhagh - Argentina
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
Many thanks for a childhood fool of dreams
D McConaghy - Ireland
Sweet Travels.
G. Bruening
Hallo Scotti, Ruhe in Frieden und vielen Dank fŸr die schšnen Stunden die du uns allen geschenkt hast. Mit ehrerbietenden Gruss Achim
Illertissen - Germany
you never walk alone...
Kapetanov - Germany
What a life you led James! You were part of an iconic cultural event...rest in peace "Scotty".
DMW Hancock - Australia
We will miss you Scotty...Enjoy the flight.
dReddi - Poland
Go boldly, as you have already so many times in the past, on Star Trek and Space Command! And may God hold you in the palm of his handÉ
G T Hart - Canada
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
One for the honor.....
J.Westfield - Germany
Star Trek wounded be Star Trek wthout you Scotty. You are good man, and I noo that I'll see you in haven. I hope you lived your life on way u wanted. Rest in peace. From all trekkis and Mladen and his brother Nikola!!!
Mladen Bor - Croatia
"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.
