Petition to Honor Ace Frehley as Honorary Astronaut: A Tribute to the Spaceman
A campaign has been initiated to honor the late Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley by making him an honorary astronaut. Fans can show their support by signing a petition for this cause. The organizer, Katherine Sugg, highlights Frehley's contributions to the music industry and his iconic persona as the Spaceman in Kiss. Despite his passing at the age of 74, Frehley never had the opportunity to fulfill his dream of becoming a real astronaut. The petition urges NASA to posthumously recognize Frehley as an honorary astronaut with the rank of "Captain" to commemorate his legacy and unfulfilled wish.
Ace Frehley introduced his Spaceman persona during his time with Kiss in 1973 and continued the space theme in his solo career. He named his post-Kiss band Frehley's Comet and released albums like "Space Invader" and "Spaceman." Frehley's music often featured space-related titles such as "Mission To Mars," "Quantum Flux," and "Walkin' On The Moon," reflecting his fascination with outer space and science fiction. Despite his significant contributions to the music industry, Frehley's dream of being recognized as an astronaut remains unfulfilled.
As of now, NASA has not publicly responded to the petition. Fans and supporters are eagerly awaiting a response from the space agency to honor Ace Frehley's legacy and his enduring impact on music and popular culture.