All articles tagged with #space funeral
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.
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.