Resting on the Red Planet: Can This Bold Idea Take Off?
• Celestis is planning a “Mars300” mission to send cremated remains and DNA samples into Mars orbit by
• The service costs $24,995, with deposits securely held until launch details are confirmed.
• Celestis aims to partner with a Mars-bound cargo mission, possibly SpaceX’s Starship, while adhering to strict planetary protection standards.
Space burial on Mars: A bold idea
Texas-based space memorial firm Celestis is pioneering a unique and ambitious venture: sending cremated remains and DNA samples into orbit around Mars. Their “Mars300” mission, slated for 2030, offers a celestial resting place for those who dreamed of the stars.
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