Part of the ashes of James Doohan were launched into space today.  Doohan, best remembered for his role as Scotty on the original Star Trek, died almost two years ago.  Today, one gram of his ashes, along with those of about 200 other people, were launched from New Mexico.  They ascended to an altitude of about 70 miles before returning to earth.

The service is provided by Space Services Inc., a private company that charges about $500 for one ounce of ashes.   The same company launched the ashes of Gene Roddenberry into space ten years ago.

For the record, I would like my ashes scattered on the pitchers mound at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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