Get the latest gossip

Nichelle Nichols Space Camp for Teen Girls to Open in 2026, Honoring Late Star Trek Icon's Legacy

A space camp for girls, named for the late 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols, is launching in January 2026. Friends of the actress speak to PEOPLE about the impact the camp will have on women in STEM.

Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols broke barriers in her time on Earth, and three years after her death, she's continuing to open doors for women and girls. Nichols — who died in July of 2022 at 89 years old — enjoyed decades in the spotlight thanks to her screen work, her music career and her activism to help more women succeed in the field of astronomy. While she's excited for the actual content of camp — simulations, moon walks and more — Gordon is thrilled "to be part of something that moves life forward," she says.

Get the Android app