Leonard Nimoy honoured with Memorial Station in Elite

Gaming tribute to actor's passing.

We were all saddened to hear about renowned actor Leonard Nimoy's passing this weekend, and among several honorable gesture in the days following the news are a new addition to Elite: Dangerous.

As announced by executive producer Michael Brooks the next update to the game will include a new orbital station in memory of the beloved actor, called The Nimoy Memorial Station.

The station will fittingly be placed in orbit around the planet Vulcan.

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