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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Navajo Nation Protests Moon Mission Carrying Cremated Remains

The Navajo Nation has expressed outrage over NASA's plans to launch the Vulcan Centaur rocket, which will deposit human ashes on the moon, including those of "Star Trek" figures. Navajo President Buu Nygren criticized the move as a desecration of a celestial body sacred to their people and a breach of past agreements for consultation on such missions. The launch, scheduled for January 8, 2024, is conducted by a private company with NASA's oversight. The Navajo Nation is demanding a postponement and consultation to address the issue.

via Fox News|

##culturaldisrespect #moonmemorial

science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Navajo Nation Protests Moon Mission Carrying Cremated Remains

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has criticized NASA and commercial space companies for plans to send human remains to the moon, arguing it is a desecration of a celestial body revered by the Navajo people. Despite previous agreements for consultation with Native American tribes, the launch of Astrobotic Technology’s Peregrine lunar lander, which includes human remains as part of its payload, is set to proceed without such consultation. The mission, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, has been met with disappointment from the Navajo Nation for not honoring past promises and for the lack of timely communication. NASA officials have pointed out the commercial nature of the mission, suggesting limited control over payloads, while the companies involved defend their practices as respectful memorials.

via Orlando Sentinel|

##culturalsensitivity #humanremains

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Navajo Nation Protests Moon Burial of Historical Figures' Remains

The Navajo Nation has raised objections to a private space mission that plans to deposit human remains on the moon, citing the celestial body's sacred status in Indigenous cultures. Despite their concerns, the mission, which is not directly run by NASA but includes scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis program, is set to proceed. The payload will also contain time capsules and DNA from notable individuals. NASA has stated it lacks the authority to regulate private mission payloads, and the US government has not commented but is reviewing the objections. The CEO of Celestis, a company involved in the memorial spaceflights, argues that accommodating the beliefs of all religions would make space missions impossible.

via Newser|

##artemisprogram #humanremains

sciencespace2 years ago•3 min saved

Navajo Nation Protests Lunar Burial of Human Remains

The Navajo Nation has voiced opposition to the planned depositing of human cremated remains on the Moon by a private company's lunar lander, which they consider a desecration of a sacred space. The remains are part of a payload on Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, set to launch with NASA's commercial partnership. Despite previous promises to consult with Native Americans after similar concerns were raised in 1998, NASA states it has no control over private payloads but is taking the concerns seriously and will continue discussions with the Navajo Nation. The company involved, Celestis, defends its mission, stating that the remains will stay aboard the lander, not on the Moon's surface.

via Phys.org|

##crematedremains #culturalsacredness

science-and-space2 years ago•3 min saved

Navajo Nation Urges NASA to Halt Moon Mission Over Human Remains Concerns

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's request to delay a private mission by United Launch Alliance and Astrobotic that plans to place human remains on the moon, which the Navajo Nation considers a sacred space. The mission, set to launch on January 8, will carry scientific instruments for NASA's Artemis program and memorial payloads by Celestis and Elysium Space. NASA officials stated that they do not have the authority to regulate commercial payloads and that the mission is a commercial effort, not a government one. An interagency group is reviewing the Navajo Nation's objections and request for delay.

via Space.com|

##commercialspaceflight #moonmission

social-issues-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"National Forests Alleviate Firewood Shortage in Navajo Nation"

In the Navajo Nation, where many residents face a home-heating crisis due to firewood shortages and the closure of a coal-powered plant, the National Forest Foundation's Wood for Life program is providing a lifeline. The initiative distributes salvaged wood from national forests to Native communities, helping to alleviate heating costs and creating jobs within these communities. In 2023, the program delivered 10,000 cords of wood to five tribes across four states, demonstrating a sustainable approach to resource sharing and community support.

via NBC News|

##firewoodshortage #indigenouscommunities

science-and-technology2 years ago•0 min saved

"Navajo Leader Urges NASA to Postpone Lunar Mission Amid Ancestral Concerns"

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has requested NASA to postpone a Moon launch scheduled for January 8, which may include human cremated remains, due to the sacred nature of the Moon in Indigenous cultures. The launch involves the Vulcan Centaur rocket and the Peregrine Mission One lander, which is associated with a company that sends human remains to the Moon for memorial services. Nygren's concern is that this act could be seen as a desecration. This issue echoes a similar incident from 1998, after which NASA apologized and agreed to consult with tribes on such matters.

via Slashdot|

##crematedremains #indigenouscultures

science-and-environment2 years ago•4 min saved

Navajo Leader Protests NASA's Plan to Send Human Ashes to Lunar Surface

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has expressed opposition to NASA's plan to send cremated human remains to the moon, a place considered sacred by many Indigenous cultures. The Vulcan Centaur rocket, carrying the Peregrine Mission One, is scheduled to launch on January 8, 2024, with payloads from companies that provide memorial spaceflights. Nygren has requested a delay and immediate consultation, citing a lack of engagement with the Navajo Nation and previous commitments by NASA for consultation on such matters. NASA has not yet responded to the concerns raised.

via Native News Online|

##culturalsensitivity #humanremains