Scotty’s ashes launched into space
The ashes of late Star Trek actor James Doohan, who played Scotty, have been rocketed into space after the first attempt failed due to weather conditions last year.
His remains were shot into orbit from Spaceport America in New Mexico. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s ashes are already in space.
It was the first launch of its kind by UP Aerospace, who charge $495 for people to have their remains sent into orbit.
Doohan died in July 2005 at the age of 85. Before his death the iconic actor had been suffering from Alzheimer’s.
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