All articles tagged with #celestis
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Space
Celestis Inc. has selected Stoke Space's Nova rocket for its upcoming 'Infinite Flight' mission, set to launch in late 2026, carrying human remains into deep space beyond the Earth-moon system, marking the second commercial deep space memorial flight by the company.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Space
Celestis, a company specializing in space memorials, plans to launch human remains to Mars by 2030, offering customers the chance to reserve spots on a future mission to send cremated ashes and DNA samples around the Red Planet, despite significant technological and logistical challenges.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Jalopnik
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
A Chicago man's attempt to honor his space-loving father by sending his ashes into orbit ended in disappointment when the capsule was lost during reentry due to parachute failure, dispersing the remains at sea. The mission was part of Celestis' memorial spaceflight services, which have been growing in popularity as a unique way to memorialize loved ones with an interest in space.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Space
SpaceX's Transporter 14 mission will carry over 150 capsules containing DNA and human remains into low Earth orbit as part of a collaboration with Celestis and The Exploration Company, marking a significant milestone in space burial services and commemorative space missions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
Uli Corner from Renton, Washington, honored her late husband Jeremiah's lifelong passion for space by sending his cremated remains into deep space through Celestis, a company that offers memorial spaceflights. Jeremiah's ashes were launched on January 8, 2024, alongside the remains and DNA of notable figures including Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and several NASA astronauts. Despite some controversy over space burials, Corner found the experience deeply spiritual and fulfilling.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Defector
A rocket will be launched to the moon carrying the remains of nearly 100 people and a dog for "space funerals," a for-profit practice offered by U.S. companies Celestis and Elysium Space. The practice involves launching samples of cremated remains into space, with prices starting at $2,995. The plan has sparked controversy, with concerns raised about the desecration of the moon, particularly by the Navajo Nation, and ethical questions about sending non-consenting beings, like dogs, into space.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Celestis Inc. is set to launch the remains of 330 individuals, including historical figures like George Washington and members of the "Star Trek" cast, into space as a permanent memorial. The Enterprise Flight will deposit some remains on the moon and send the rest into deep space to orbit the sun. The mission, which costs up to $13,000 for deep space orbit, represents a first in commercial deep space missions and fulfills personal wishes for space exploration enthusiasts, including the late artist Luise Kaish. The launch is scheduled for 2:18 a.m. Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SpacePolicyOnline.com
The Biden Administration will consult with the Navajo Nation regarding the placement of human remains on the Moon by commercial space missions, as the Moon is sacred to the Navajo people. The remains are being sent by Celestis, a company that is one of the customers on Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, which is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The Navajo Nation President, Buu Nygren, has requested the postponement of the launch, citing sacrilege and a lack of consultation. NASA has no control over non-NASA payloads, but an intergovernmental meeting is being arranged to address the concerns of the Navajo Nation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Mercury News
Small samples of the cremated remains of Berkeley space scientist and astronaut Michael Lampton, along with 233 others, will be sent into space on a commercial rocket to orbit around the sun, more than 200 million miles from Earth. This celestial burial is part of a growing trend away from traditional memorials, with companies like Celestis offering space burial options. The cargo will also include the remains of former NASA astronauts, members of the "Star Trek" family, and "authenticated DNA" from hair samples of former US presidents. Lampton, who was unable to fulfill his dream of going into space due to a cancer diagnosis, will now have the opportunity to travel the furthest humans have ever gone, even in death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Celestis, a space burials company, is preparing for their first deep space flight called the Enterprise mission, which will orbit around the sun indefinitely. The flight will carry approximately 196 capsules, including the ashes or DNA of notable individuals such as Gene Roddenberry, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, and Presidents George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. This deep space orbit will serve as a repository of our civilization, located 330 million kilometers away from Earth.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Futurism
A rocket carrying the cremated remains of a NASA astronaut and chemist exploded seconds after launch in New Mexico. The rocket was launched by space memorial service Celestis in partnership with rocket startup UP Aerospace. The remains have been recovered and will be relaunched. Celestis has completed 17 memorial spaceflights since the 1990s, including one that impacted the Moon. The rocket was also carrying 13 payloads from NASA's TechRise Student Challenge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
A Detroit native who grew up in Birmingham is one of more than 100 people who will have a piece of their remains launched into space and into the Earth’s orbit. "Space burials," as they’re often called, have become a growing segment of the space tourism industry. Celestis, a Houston-based company, buys secondary payload on rockets launched by companies like SpaceX, which allows them to charge an affordable price that compares to other burial options. The cost ranges from roughly $3,000 for a launch and return to Earth, $5,000 to be launched into Earth's orbit and $13,000 to send your loved ones ashes to the surface of the moon or to have them launched deep into space.