"Navajo Nation's Opposition to Lunar Burial Sparks Controversy"

The first private lunar lander, Peregrine Mission One, carrying human remains including those of famous individuals, is on its way to the moon after launching from Florida. The Navajo Nation has criticized the mission, stating that landing human remains on the moon is offensive and tantamount to desecration of their sacred space. NASA argues that as the mission is commercially run, it cannot take responsibility for the contents of the lander, while the company behind the mission defends its payloads. The Navajo Nation's concerns are expected to be addressed by the Biden administration in future missions.