If, below, you cannot find the answer to your question about our Memorial Spaceflight Services, or if you need additional information, please contact us.
The launch date for our next Earth Orbit mission, the Excelsior Flight, is scheduled for Q4 2022
Our next Earth Rise mission, the Aurora Flight, is scheduled for Spring 2021 -- Reservations are scheduled to close February 15, 2021.
Tranquility Flight, our next Luna Service, is scheduled for Third Quarter 2021.
Our Enterprise Flight mission is scheduled for Q4 2022.
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Yes. Celestis hosts family members and friends as part of a special, private tour we create for launch viewing. Read more
Yes. We are usually able to provide a live, global webcast of the launch, depending on the launch facility we use. Read more
Yes. Using our website you can view the location of any of the Earth-orbiting Celestis memorial spacecraft in real time. Read more
The remains and DNA samples are placed in a specially designed, individual Celestis Flight Capsule, depending upon the service you selected. Read more
There are several reasons why we launch a symbolic portion of cremated remains. Read more
You, or your funeral home will receive a Genetic Health DNA Memorial sampling kit in the mail. Read more
Under Genetic Health's storage conditions, the DNA will last indefinitely. Read more
It might, however long term exposure to the space environment does not seem to destroy DNA. Read more
If a person decides that genetic analysis is necessary the DNA can be sent to qualified and specific labs. Read more
Your DNA sample is mailed to Genetic Health for processing to create samples suitable for spaceflight and for long term home banking. Read more
The process is simple and completed with the utmost respect and care. Read more
The length of orbital stay depends on the final altitude of the primary satellite launched on the mission. Read more
Celestis spacecraft and missions are carefully designed so as not to create space debris. Read more
In the event the initial mission is not successful, you have the option for a priority re-flight, at no additional cost, on the next scheduled launch of the same service type. Read more
Yes, you may select our Advance Planning Programs which offer you the opportunity to make an advance reservation for the Celestis Memorial Spaceflight service. Read more
The symbols represent the satellite's latitude and longitude, speed, amount of time the satellite will be in your sky, etc. Read more
Azimuth and Elevation are measures used to identify the position of a satellite flying overhead. Azimuth tells you what direction to face and Elevation tells you how high up in the sky to look. Read more
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