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Happy Birthday Leonard Nimoy! (b. 26th March 1931) "I think about myself as like an ocean liner that's been going full speed for a long distance, and the captain pulls the throttle back all the way to 'stop', but the ship doesn't stop immediately, does it? It has its own momentum and it keeps on going, and I'm very flattered that people are still finding me useful."
Some fun fan art of the enterprise crew
NASA and Star Trek
Star Trek debuted in September 1966 and in its various incarnations, the series has been an inspiration to many, even some of us at NASA. The series allowed its fans to explore “strange new worlds” and to dream of what could be right in their living rooms. To celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary, we’ve collected some Trek-themed photos featuring Star Trek cast members and NASA astronauts.
Serious Business
The STS-54 crew of the space shuttle Endeavour in their official "gag" photo are costumed as the bridge crew of the Enterprise as depicted in the movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” The photo was taken on the Star Trek Adventure set of the Universal Studios California theme park in Los Angeles, California, while the crew was on a west coast training and public relations tour during the Summer of 1992. From left to right:
Greg Harbaugh (Mission Specialist/Engineering Officer)
Mario "Spock" Runco Jr. (Mission Specialist/1st Officer/Science Officer)
John Casper (Commander/Captain)
Susan Helms (Mission Specialist/Communications Officer)
Don McMonagle (Pilot/Navigation-Helm Officer)
“I have been, and always shall be, your friend”
Astronaut John Creighton shows the on board Graphical Retrieval Information Display (GRID) computer, which displays a likeness of Mr. Spock aboard STS-051G, June 18, 1985.
“A Keyboard. . . How Quaint”
Actor James Doohan (who played engineering genius Montgomery Scott in Star Trek) sits in the commanders seat of the Full Fuselage Trainer while astronaut Mario Runco explains the control panel during a tour of Johnson Space Center on Jan. 18, 1991.
“You Wanted Excitement, How's Your Adrenaline?”
Actress Nichelle Nichols (Uhura in Star Trek) toured Johnson Space Center in Houston on March 4, 1977, while Apollo 12 lunar module pilot and Skylab II commander Alan Bean showed her what it felt like inside the Lower Body Negative Pressure Device and showed her how the Shuttle Procedures Simulator operated.
Nichols paid us another visit in 2012 and 2015 with the Space Traveling Museum.
Infinite Diversity, Infinite Combinations
European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti gave the Vulcan salute aboard the International Space Station shortly after the passing of Leonard Nimoy on Feb. 28, 2015. She commented on Tweeter: " ‘Of all the souls I have encountered.. his was the most human.’ Thx @TheRealNimoy for bringing Spock to life for us"
Live Long And Prosper
While visiting Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, George Takei (Hikaru Sulu on the original series) had the chance to exchange Vulcan salutes with Robonaut on May 29, 2012.
“Let’s See What’s Out There”
Scott Bakula, who played Captain Jonathan Archer on Star Trek: Enterprise, stands with astronauts Terry Virts and Mike Fincke on set. The two astronauts made guest appearances on the series finale episode “These Are The Voyages . . .” March 2005.
Boldly Going For Real
Above is the crew of STS-134, the next to last shuttle mission, in their version of the 2009 Star Trek movie poster.
The crew of Expedition 21 aboard the International Space Station also made a Trek-themed poster in 2009, wearing uniforms from Star Trek: The Next Generation with the Enterprise NX-01 silhouette in the background.
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Leonard Nimoy as Spock from the Star Trek universe on a new stamp, which is part of a new collection celebrating 50 years of the TV and film franchise Credit: Royal Mail via PA
Leonard Nimoy talks Dracula on “In Search Of…” (1977)
It’s important to remember Star Trek was more than just a science-fiction show.
Wow I never knew this
OMG
this. blooper.
William Shatner pictured hours after the death of Leonard Nimoy @MailOnline
I can't stop laughing xD xD xD xD
Zachary Quinto vs. Leonard Nimoy “The Challenge” (x)
This is the last tweet Leonard Nimoy ever sent, translated into Vulcan. He would have turned 91 today.
"Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy. Leonard was a lifelong lover of the arts and humanities, a supporter of the sciences, generous with his talent and time. And of course, Leonard was Spock. Cool, logical, big-eared and level-headed, the center of Star Trek's optimistic, inclusive view of humanity's future. I loved Spock." ~ PRESIDENT OBAMA
Hybrid hero, poet, photographer, storyteller, Leonard Nimoy wrote two biographies "I Am Not Spock" & "I Am Spock" ♥
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#LLAP = Live Long & Perspire https://rebelmouse.com/BeeZ/
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Leonard Nimoy
March 26, 1931 – February 27, 2015
Ten years today since we lost you, Mr. Nimoy.
We miss you.
AND BOOM, THAT FACT DESTROYED MY DAY (again) just emotional damage ngl
When your just goofing around but then you remember that Leonard Nimoy died when him and Shatner weren’t on speaking terms and now they never will be again.
In Memoriam Leonard Nimoy
Boldly go.....
Spock
Charcoal on toned paper 11”x14”
Rest in Peace Mr. Nimoy
One of my all time favorite fictional characters is Mr. Spock as portrayed by Leonard Nimoy. Acrylic on canvas 16”x20”
One of my all time favorite fictional characters is Mr. Spock as portrayed by Leonard Nimoy. Acrylic on canvas 16"x20"