I know we've been inundating you with updates about Operation Immortality, in which Tabula Rasa 's Richard Garriott is sending his digital DNA into space along with the DNA of others who have signed on.  We've previously announced names like Digg.com's Robert Scoble and Olympic gold medalist Scott Johnson. So who's next? Stephen Colbert, of course!

NEW YORK, September 8, 2008 -- Stephen Colbert continues to make late-night television space history. On "The Colbert Report" in May, he was the first host in late-night to interview an astronaut, Garrett Reisman, in space. Now, Colbert plans to save humanity when he has his DNA digitized and sent to the International Space Station (ISS) with famed game designer Richard Garriott.

"I am thrilled to have my DNA shot into space, as this brings me one step closer to my life-long dream of being the baby at the end of 2001," said Colbert.

"In the unlikely event that Earth and humanity are destroyed, mankind can be resurrected with Stephen Colbert's DNA," said Garriott. "Is there a better person for us to turn to for this high-level responsibility?"

Truer words were never spoken, Mr. Garriott. Want to suggest someone who should join the digital crew, or sign up to have your own DNA sent along? Visit OperationImmortality.com for more info.