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Scotty to take trip this month
Topic Started: Apr 3 2007, 02:11 AM (321 Views)
captain_proton_au
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Star Trek's Scotty heads to space
   
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Doohan had been suffering from pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease



  The ashes of James Doohan, who played Scotty in the original TV series of Star Trek, have been placed in a rocket so they can be released in space.

Canadian-born Doohan died in July 2005 at the age of 85, and inspired a catchphrase - "Beam me up, Scotty" - without ever saying it himself.

The rocket, launching on 28 April, will also hold the remains of 200 others.

The capsules containing the ashes will be retrieved upon their return to Earth and given to each person's relatives. 

Families - including that of late US astronaut Gordon Cooper - have paid $495 (£250) to have a few grams of their loved one's ashes placed onboard.

A decade ago, the remains of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry were sent into space by the same Texan company which is involved this time.

Originally the firm planned to send Doohan's remains into space two years ago, but the flight was delayed by tests and then a misfire during a rehearsal.


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8247
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You'd think that the capsule would be set to drift off into space rather than going there, and coming back.
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Actually, I could go for that. Having my ashes scattered into space.


Only, not for a while, just in case anyone was reaching for their wallet.


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Have a good ride, Scotty. :clap:
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LoriCiani
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Bon voyage on your long awaited journey, Mr Doohan.
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digifan2004
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Wende Doohan had invited fans for a memorial this weekend. I wonder how many people going to show up. :blink:

Mister Scott is being beam up for the last time in a week, folks.

Goodbye, Scotty. :ugh: :unsure: :cry: You will be misssed.
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Apr 3 2007, 08:17 AM
You'd think that the capsule would be set to drift off into space rather than going there, and coming back.

There's an awful of junk debris in orbit around the earth which is actually a serious hazard to our people on missions out there. There are probably guidelines on what they are allowed to leave in orbit now.

It may also be that his relatives just want the ashes back, which I guess is understandable :)

Personally, I'd quite like the thought of my ashes orbiting this beautiful thing.

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It's been done :)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6601221.stm
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Bon voyage, Mr. Doohan. I hope to meet you one day, somehow, some way. :yes:
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