Space Burial Mission Fails, Loses 166 Human Remains at Sea
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.