The barrier-breaking Star Trek actress’s remains will enter outer space later this year Nichelle Nichols is getting an appropriate send-off. Celestial Memorial Spaceflights — a company that offers memorial flights into outer space — announced on Thursday that the late actress’ remains will be heading deep into outer space on its upcoming Celestis Enterprise Flight. “We are absolutely honored to announce that …

Former Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols died of natural causes in Silver City, New Mexico, on Sunday Hollywood is grieving the loss of industry trailblazer Nichelle Nichols after her death at age 89. On Sunday, Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson posted a statement via Facebook announcing the news of his mother’s death. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and …