You can’t buy this on Amazon. The “Hand of Apollo” Star Trek Christmas Ornament is only available from the Earth to Sky Store. On Aug. 15, 2024, it flew to the stratosphere onboard a cosmic ray research balloon, reaching an altitude of 107,117 feet above the Sierra Nevada mountains of central California.

This ornament depicts the iconic opening scene from original Star Trek series episode “Who Mourns for Adonais?” first aired in 1967.  Near the planet Pollux III, the Enterprise was held dead in space by a massive energy field shaped as a human hand. It belonged to a being claiming to be the Greek god Apollo.

The ornament floated in the stratosphere for 3 hours while radiation sensors inside the payload gathered data for the students’ radiation monitoring project. After the balloon exploded, as planned, the payload parachuted back to Earth, landing in the White Mountains overlooking Bishop, CA.

The ornament comes with a Christmas card showing the hand in flight, and certifying that it has traveled to the edge of space and back again.

No. 115
Released: July 15, 2023
Ornament: The Hand of Apollo
Series: Star Trek: The Original Series
Product code: QXI7019
Artist: Jake Angell
Original retail: $29.99
Dimensions: 3.88” H x 1.96” W x 5.57“ L
Branding: Keepsake
Material: Styrene
Packaging: White front with red top
Magic: Internal glow
Power source: Outside (Light String) Source
Front box text: 
Hallmark
KEEPSAKE
STAR TREK
THE HAND OF APOLLO
STAR TREK™
christmas tree ornament | décoration pour l’arbre de noël
Back box text: 
Jake Angell’s first drawing earned him a spot on a parade float! Back in grade school, Jake’s blue-ribbon-worthy doodle about the importance of recycling scored the budding artist free tickets to a rodeo and a position of honor in the parade. He’s still wowing the crowd with his artistic talents, but now Jake’s creations earn him a special spot on the tree in countless homes around the world.
Jake Angell
For a special lighting effect, insert the bulb of a standard U.L.-listed mini light string through the rubber grommet and let the holidays shine. Instructions inside.
TM HALLMARK MFD. FOR/FABRIQUE POUR HALLMARK MARKETING COMPANY, LLC KANSAS CITY, MO 64141 MADE IN SRI LANKA
artist crafted
Bottom box text:
For decorative use only. Pour usage décoratif seulement.
QX17019
STARTREK.COM
TM & © 2023 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
U.S.A. $29.99
CAN. $37.99
US ONLY
PAPER BOX
PLASTIC TRAY
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Additional information:
Stardate 3468.1—Near the planet Pollux III, the “U.S.S. Enterprise” is held dead in space by a massive energy field shaped as a human hand. Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew find themselves captives of a being who claims to be the Greek god Apollo. This Christmas tree ornament depicts the iconic opening scene from the original “Star Trek” series episode “Who Mourns for Adonais?” For an otherworldly display, insert the bulb of a standard miniature light string through the rubber grommet on the ornament to create a special lighting effect.
Pros: It may seem outrageous to immortalize such an over-the-top Star Trek moment as an ornament—but that’s exactly why it works. Combined with clever lighting effects that really bring the scene to life, this piece is an instant classic for fans who appreciate the franchise’s more dramatic and memorable moments.
Cons: None, really—though the hook is awkwardly placed in the pinky.