Space Burial Mission Fails, Loses 166 Human Remains at Sea
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A space funeral flight by Celestis called Perseverance, carrying the ashes of 166 people, crashed during splashdown in California, dispersing remains across the Pacific Ocean. The flight was part of a service that offers a brief space visit before returning to Earth, but the crash highlights the risks and costs of space-based funerals, with more comprehensive options available for those seeking a true space burial.
Topics:science#celestis#perseverance#rocket-crash#science-and-technology#space-funeral#space-remains
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