1.281.971.4019 featured participant alfred c. tuna snider see biography launch schedule learn about upcoming celestis memorial spaceflights . view full launch schedule receive launch updates email ... from the stars we are born to the stars we will return ... leaving earth to touch the cosmos is an experience few have ever known but many have often dreamed of . celestis makes it possible to honor the dream and memory of your departed loved one by launching a symbolic portion of cremated remains into earth orbit onto the lunar surface or into deep space . missions into space that return the cremated remains to earth are also available . join us at our launch events and help bring the dream of spaceflight to reality by including a portion of your loved one s ashes aboard our next satellite . about us ... at the time of reentry there s a shooting star and you never know which shooting star it might be . so in my mind he ll be up there forever . b. hamlin two opportunities to commemorate your loved one celestis has two launches scheduled for liftoff in 2017 1 . the heritage flight an earth orbit mission from cape canaveral fl during q3 2017 . reservations are open ; and 2 . the starseeker flight an earth rise mission in april 2017 from spaceport america nm ; see our online launch manifest and contact us to make a reservation . view our collection of launch videos and testimonials from past missions . click here to track celestis spacecraft currently orbiting earth . please contact us for more information about our services . featured participant one of the original mercury 7 astronauts l. gordon cooper jr. was an american hero and a true space pioneer who helped lead america into the space age . more ... click here to view all participants . view our launch schedule celestis has launched a total of 14 space burials . click here to see the list of all of our previous and upcoming launches . celestis foundation a portion of our proceeds goes to individuals institutions and organizations that embody the spirit and principles of exploration planetary conservation and innovation . more ... become a distributor people all over the world have used our memorial spaceflight services for their loved ones . contact us today to learn how to offer your clients a funeral in space . more ... home about foundation distributors services earth rise earth orbit luna voyager launch schedule videos participants contact us press faq privacy terms of use celestis blog facebook twitter google 2004 2016 space services inc. all rights reserved .