"Beam Me Up, Scotty"
Posted by: Denelle
"Beam Me Up, Scotty" is possibly one of the most recognized phrases in American T.V. history. And this October the remains of actor James Doohan, who portrayed Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott aka "Scotty" on the original Star Trek series, will be blasted into space.
Ever true to Star Trek's iconic status, fans from around the world of the cult t.v. hit are planning a celebration, complete with uniforms, communicator pins and I'm sure a tricorder or two. Good times people, good times.
"Beam Me Up, Scotty" is possibly one of the most recognized phrases in American T.V. history. And this October the remains of actor James Doohan, who portrayed Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott aka "Scotty" on the original Star Trek series, will be blasted into space.
Doohan’s ashes will be blasted up along with the remains of around 100 other people, including astronaut Gordon Cooper, who first went to space in 1963.
After a short flight the rocket will return to earth with the capsules holding the remains. A second flight in December or January will send a capsule containing Doohan’s remains into orbit where it will remain for several years, Schonfeld said.
“Whatever goes up must come down,” Schonfeld said, adding that the capsule would eventually drop out of orbit and burn up in the earth’s atmosphere.
Ever true to Star Trek's iconic status, fans from around the world of the cult t.v. hit are planning a celebration, complete with uniforms, communicator pins and I'm sure a tricorder or two. Good times people, good times.
