In celebration of the Star Wars franchise's 30th anniversary, plans are being made for Luke Skywalker's lightsabre prop to go along with an upcoming shuttle flight to the International Space Station. That's right, fans - your favorite movie prop (second to Han Solo's blaster, that is) is literally getting sent to a galaxy far, far away.

The sabre's journey (to the dark side...of space) will begin with a trip from California's Oakland International Airport, and will land in Houston, Texas. Following a ceremony in California featuring Chewbacca, Boba and Jango Fett, the lightsabre will make its way to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, where armed escort (Stormtroopers, who else?) will then deliver the prop to Space Center Houston. It will be on display at the said Space Center until Labour day.

NASA's shuttle Discovery (STS 120) is scheduled for launch this October 23, and will be led by commander Pam Melroy and pilot George Zamka. Aside from the lightsabre, the shuttle will also be carrying a new module for the ISS. Darth Vader, Yoda, the Sith, and the Jedi Council were unavailable for comment upon the publication of the article.