Maven Mapper's

Two very different icons of science both went into space this last week. One permanently and one temporarily. One survived and the other was pre-deceased enroute.

Stephen Hawking was able to experience weightlessness in an airplane flying at a high altitude and then diving rapidly. Separately, the actor, James Doohan, who is famous for playing the role of Scotty on Star Trek had his ashes launched into space this week as well.