Earth Rise Service

Our Earth Rise service affordably launches a symbolic portion of cremated remains to space, and after experiencing the zero gravity environment, returns the individual flight capsules and modules back to Earth (click here for the mission trajectory).

After a successful flight, the Earth Rise payload, including flown flight capsules and modules, is recovered, validated as having reached space, and the capsule or module is returned to the family or loved one as a keepsake.

Capsule Option (One participant, 1g)
Standard Service $695
Preferred Service $1,295 (please call for more information about preferred level service)

• Launches one gram of cremated remains on the "next available" Earth Rise mission;
• Invitation to launch and memorial services: pre-launch briefings, launch tour (when available);
• A professionally produced DVD of the launch and memorial activities;
• Personalized Online Memorial, including a biography (500 words, one photo) placed on the Celestis Web site;
• Performance assurance — in the event the mission is not successful, you will have the option for a priority re-flight, at no additional cost, on the next scheduled Space Services Inc. Earth Rise Service launch.

Gemini Capsule Option (Two participants, 1g each)
Standard Service $1,045
Preferred Service $1,945 (please call for more information about preferred level service)

• Launches the cremated remains samples of two people (2 grams total — intermingled) in a Gemini Flight Capsule on next available Earth Rise mission;
• Cremated remains of first participant safely stored in a safe deposit box at a Houston, Texas bank location until second participant’s time of need;
• Invitation to launch and memorial services: pre-launch briefings, launch tour (when available);
• A professionally produced DVD of the launch and memorial activities;
• Personalized Online Memorial, including a biography (two memorial subpages — 500 words/page, two photos), online Guest Book messages placed on the Celestis Web site;
• Performance assurance — in the event the mission is not successful, you will have the option for a priority re-flight, at no additional cost, on the next scheduled Space Services Inc. Earth Rise Service launch.

Module Option (One participant, 7g)
Standard Service $1,390
Preferred Service $2,590 (please call for more information about preferred level service)

• Launches seven grams of cremated remains on the "next available" Earth Rise mission;
• Invitation to launch and memorial services: pre-launch briefings, personalized meeting and dinner with an astronaut, launch tour (when available);
• A professionally produced DVD of the launch and memorial activities;
• Inscription of the participant’s name on a special plaque included in the spacecraft;
• Personalized Online Memorial: biography (500 words, one photo, online Guest Book messages, video and audio clip) placed on the Celestis Web site (additional photos are available);
• Post-launch Certificate;
• Performance assurance — in the event the mission is not successful, you will have the option for a priority re-flight, at no additional cost, on the next scheduled Space Services Inc. Earth Rise Service launch.

Gemini Module Option (Two participants, 7g each)
Standard Service $2,085
Preferred Service $3,885 (please call for more information about preferred level service)

• Launches the cremated remains of two people (14 grams total — intermingled) in a Gemini Flight Capsule on the next available Earth Rise mission;
• Cremated remains of first participant safely stored in a safe deposit box at a Houston, Texas bank location until second participant’s time of need;
• Invitation to launch and memorial services: pre-launch briefings, launch tour (when available);
• A professionally produced DVD of the launch and memorial activities;
• Inscription of the participant’s name on the Gemini flight module;
• Personalized Online Memorial: biography (500 words, one photo, online Guest Book messages, video and audio clip) placed on the Celestis Web site (additional photos are available);
• Performance assurance — in the event the mission is not successful, you will have the option for a priority re-flight, at no additional cost, on the next scheduled Space Services Inc. Earth Rise Service launch.

Select Your Favorite Flight

As we conduct our launches around the world, you can specify the launch location you wish from those available. When available, a reservation can be made on a preferred (particular) flight for an additional 20% of the standard price for one service. Otherwise, we will include the cremated remains in the next available Earth Rise Service launch.