For someone who always loved space, longed to journey among the stars, or simply found peace and tranquility in the evening sky, orbiting Earth aboard a Celestis spacecraft is a truly befitting way to celebrate and remember a life.
Earth Orbit Service #8
Celestis Memorial Spaceflight: #17
Mission Name: Horizon Flight
Mission Status: Launched successfully
Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch Date: January 24, 2021
Launch Experience
The Celestis Horizon Flight launched 104 participants into Earth Orbit, fulfilling the dreams of spaceflight of all those on board this memorial spaceflight. You can track the Horizon Flight as it joins other Celestis memorial spaceflights currently orbiting Earth. Horizon Flight families shared stories about their loved ones and witnessed the power and grandeur of a launch into space: It was an experience they will cherish for years.
Memorial Service
Attend the Horizon Flight memorial service, an event that brings together people from all over the world who share thoughts and remembrances of the loved ones on board.
Local Sightseeing
See the launch pad from which your loved one will journey into space and other local attractions.
Launch Day
"Three, two, one, we have liftoff!" Experience the power and emotion of liftoff as the rocket launches, carrying your loved one aboard.
Spaceflight Industries
Celestis contracted with Spaceflight Industries of Seattle, Washington to fly the Horizon Flight into Earth orbit. Spaceflight Industries is a premier launch services and mission management provider, offering routine, cost-effective access to space.
"I cannot express how thrilled my family is about the launch. It is truly a wonderful day. We watched from our homes but we celebrated with the entire Celestis and New Frontier family. Thank you, a million times over, for this opportunity. This was the only idea about which Dad showed any enthusiasm as we talked with him about his memorial service - and oh, the enthusiasm he had for this."
Katherine Stewart
Daughter of Edward Stewart
New Frontier FlightMemorial Service
, May 21, 2015
"I just received the DVD of the New Frontier Flight. It was beautiful and brought me to tears! Not only was the first part of the launch at night beautiful but the dedication to all the 'astronauts' that took their final voyage was inspiring! So many wonderful sendoffs for so many different people from all walks of life. I felt like I was actually there with everyone. Just beautiful!"
Patrick Dirlam
father of Jeffrey Dirlam
New Frontier Flight226
, June 02, 2015
"Thank you so much for helping us fulfill my husband Michael's dream of spaceflight! I couldn't think of a more fitting send-off!"
Michele Bonner
Conestoga FlightLaunch Event
, October 22, 2014
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Horizon Flight Mission Logo
The Horizon Flight fulfills the dreams of spaceflight for Celestis participants with a flight among the stars on orbit around the Earth. From the vantage point of their satellite one will always see the horizon of Earth, set against the spectacular vista of outer space. The eight stars in the logo represent Celestis' eight Earth Orbit missions, including the Horizon Flight.
Celestis provides an easy-to-use tracking tool that lets family and friends track the mission's progress as the Celestis satellite orbits the Earth or makes its way into deep space.
Create and plan additional remembrances and celebrations as the spacecraft orbits overhead or reaches key locations.