Scotty’s Ashes to be Beamed Up

On July 20, 2005, the actor James Doohan passed away at age 85.  Mr. Doohan is well-known for his portrayal of the chief engineer, Scotty, on the Enterprise, a starship traversing the universe in the television and movie Star Trek franchise.

It appears that Scotty planned well for his trip to the final frontier.

[James] told relatives he wanted his ashes blasted into outer space, as was done for “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry. * * *

Houston-based Space Services Inc., which specializes in space memorials, plans to send a few grams of Doohan’s ashes aboard a rocket later this year. The remains, which will be sealed in an aluminum capsule, will eventually burn up when they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.

See James Doohan to be sent to his final frontier, CNN.com, July 21, 2005.