...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...

We Have Liftoff!

Our latest Earth Rise Service mission, The Tribute Flight, launched on November 6, 2015 from New Mexico's Spaceport America. Our next Earth Orbit Service mission, The Heritage Flight, is scheduled for launch in Q1 2016 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. See our launch manifest for more information.

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.

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper

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...

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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...