The family of a mother of eight who was a huge ‘Star Trek’ fan has ensured the final frontier will be her ultimate resting place. Gloria Knowlan was 86 at the time of her death 12 years ago. A small quantity of ashes from her cremated body are to be in one of 250 memorial capsules set to be launched into space this month.

The remains or DNA samples of ‘Star Trek’ creator Gene Roddenberry, his wife, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, and original series stars Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley and James Doohan will also make the trip.