Europe's Nyx Spacecraft to Carry Human Remains in Costly First Mission
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The European-built Nyx spacecraft, unveiled at the Paris Air Show, is initially carrying cargo including human remains from 150 people for cosmic memorial services, with plans for future crewed missions involving 4-5 astronauts. The project, costing around €1 billion, aims to develop European human spaceflight capabilities, despite past setbacks, and is seeking ESA support.
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