"Navajo Nation's Opposition to Lunar Human Remains Flight"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
The Navajo Nation objects to the commercial lunar lander carrying human remains to the Moon, citing the sacredness of the lunar body in their culture. Despite their objection, the launch is set to proceed as planned, as removing the human remains would cause significant delays. NASA and federal officials have met with Navajo Nation representatives to discuss the oversight and lack of consultation, but the decision ultimately lies with the private company Astrobotic and the Federal Aviation Administration, as the mission is privately owned and licensed for launch.
