Remember the ashes and DNA of 150 people recently launched into space by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket? It’s okay if you don’t remember, let’s take a look back.The Falcon 9 rocket carrying SpaceX's 14th "Transporter" shared launch mission was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, at 5:18 pm Eastern Time on June 23.
This mission was unusual, carrying more than150Flying capsules containing ashes and DNA samples from customers around the world.
According to Celestis, the mission will enter low-Earth orbit and circle the Earth two to three times before reentering the atmosphere.The commemorative capsule will then splash down in the Pacific Ocean, be recycled and returned to the customer as a precious souvenir.
Unfortunately, Celestis recently stated in its latest statement that all of these ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
Celestis explained that this time they used Nyx, a new spacecraft developed by a German startup company.Although Nyx successfully entered orbit, the parachute system malfunctioned during its return to Earth, and the ashes and DNA contained inside were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
The company said that although the capsule cannot recover these ashes, it assured the families of customers that their loved ones participated in the "historic" journey, and that the company's team will contact the families of customers individually "to discuss possible next steps."
It is understood that since1994Celestis has been a pioneer in space funeral services for years. The company carries DNA and other remains of loved ones, pets and celebrities into outer space through a series of rocket missions.