Live long and prosper, Nichelle Nichols. 🖖 You opened more than hailing frequencies—you opened minds. Your work on screen and in the real world inspired generations of explorers, including astronauts, and we are forever grateful. | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Honoring Nichelle Nichols: Woman on a NASA Mission (1932-2022) NASA Recruitment Film (1977)/Public Service Announcement NASA celebrates the life and career of Nichelle Nichols, famous for her role of Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Nichelle passed away on July 30, 2022. Not only did Nichols portray a character that was an incredible role model, but in 1977, she also partnered with NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency's shuttle program. Nichols symbolized to so many w