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Celestis’ Enterprise and Tranquility Flights: Updates and Progress Towards Launch

United Launch Alliance has provided updates regarding the inaugural Vulcan Centaur launch, which will loft Celestis' Enterprise and Tranquility Memorial Spaceflights to deep space and the Moon, respectively.

Exquisite Spiral Over Fairbanks, Alaska Verified to Be Celestis’ Excelsior Flight Reentry

The exquisite spiral over Fairbanks, Alaska that occurred in April has been verified to be Celestis' Excelsior Flight reentering Earth's atmosphere like a shooting star, serving as an unprecedented tribute.

Presidents Washington, Eisenhower, and Kennedy to Fly Aboard Celestis' Enterprise Flight

Biologists currently utilize DNA to track the movements and evolution of the world’s diverse civilizations, mapping out how modern society came to be. So can the DNA of three American presidents tell future civilizations about our society? Read further to discover how.

Celestis FAQs: How Do I Preplan My Memorial Spaceflight?

It’s entirely understandable – many are not yet ready to think about their final burial disposition; not many people want to think about their passing and burial choices. However, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights works with its clients to ensure that their final decisions are carried out to the letter.

Fred Haise's New Website Reveals Space History Treasure Trove

Astronaut Fred Haise, who will speak at Celestis Memorial Spaceflights’ Tranquility Flight, is one of the few astronauts who participated in both the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. His new website contains journals that capture his life and career in his own words.

Celestis in 2023: A Look Forward to New Horizons

In 2023, as Celestis approaches its 30th year, the company boasts spaceflights encompassing each of its memorial spaceflight services. This is a first in Celestis’ decades-long history and marks just the beginning of what promises to be a historic year for the company.

Celestis' Tranquility Flight: Our Moon and Why We Explore It

In early 2023, over 50 years since NASA’s final Apollo mission, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights Tranquility Flight will proudly be a part of the world’s first commercial lunar landing. Read more about why the Moon still deserves to be explored.

To Boldly Go: Nichelle Nichols’ 90th Celebrated With Unveiling of Foundation

When Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols died in late July at age 89, she was lauded as the trailblazer she was during her lifetime. However, her story is far from over. In early 2023, she will fly alongside the DNA of her son, Kyle Johnson, aboard Celestis’ Enterprise Flight. In addition, the Nichelle Nichols Foundation – announced today, on what would have been her 90th birthday – will continue to promote diversity in STEM fields.

Give Truly Eternal Gifts: Celestis DNA™ and Celestis MindFiles™

Have you ever wanted to give your loved one a truly unique, everlasting gift? Consider Celestis DNA™ and Celestis MindFiles™.

Discussing Celestis With Your Family and Loved Ones

Discussions about what to do when one passes away can be difficult – so much so that many families avoid the subject altogether. Here's how to discuss Celestis with your family and loved ones.

Why I Am Sending a Celestis MindFile™ to Deep Space

Why did Celestis' Director of Content, Emily Carney, purchase her own Celestis MindFile™? The answer is not as apparent as it might seem.

Space Burials in Pop Culture, Part Two

Celestis Memorial Spaceflights has been featured in television, movies, art, and even board games since its founding in 1994. Also, in the mid-1960s, a movie predicted the idea of memorial spaceflights.

Space Burials in Pop Culture, Part One

In this two-part article, we revisit space funerals on the big and small screens to accentuate that the concept is part of our “cultural imperative” and discuss appearances by Celestis in the media that have given visibility to the idea.

Milestone Achieved: Enterprise and Tranquility Flight Updates

Celestis Memorial Spaceflights is pleased to announce that a significant milestone has been reached in preparation for its upcoming Enterprise and Tranquility Flights.

Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise to Speak at Celestis’ Tranquility Flight

Celestis Memorial Spaceflights proudly announces that Apollo and Space Shuttle legend Fred W. Haise, Jr. will speak at its Moon-bound Tranquility Flight.

Why Enterprise Station is Different from Other Deep Space Missions, Part 2

With its roots firmly implanted in the birth of commercial spaceflight, Celestis has long been dedicated to democratizing space and making it accessible to “regular folks” – like you and me. Read more about how Enterprise Flight – and Enterprise Station – will make that possible.

Why Enterprise Station is Different from Other Deep Space Missions, Part 1

One of the significant differences distinguishing Enterprise Station from other deep space missions is that it truly represents the breadth and scope of humanity with its contributions – from people like you. Read more in Part 1 of this series to discover the Celestis difference.

Celestis: The Astronauts' Choice in Memorial Spaceflights, Part 2

Celestis Memorial Spaceflights will fulfill the lifetime dream of former NASA astronaut-scientist Dr. Philip Chapman, who resigned his NASA post before he was able to fly to space. Celestis has also hosted many astronauts at its pre-launch events, allowing event guests to meet the elite people who have experienced the phenomenon of spaceflight.

Celestis: The Astronauts' Choice in Memorial Spaceflights, Part 1

Celestis has flown the ashes of two Mercury-Gemini-Apollo era NASA astronauts to space, fulfilling their final wishes in the same manner that mariners wish to be buried at sea.

Occupants of Interplanetary Craft: Why Should DNA and Data Be Sent to Space?

Messages and DNA in space used to be limited to the realms of scientists, space travelers, or celebrities. But now, you can send your DNA to space or send your special message along with photos or art – and you can represent the hopes and dreams of Earth’s people on a once-in-a-generation journey.

Celestis FAQs: Celestis’ Performance Guarantee

Rest assured that Celestis Memorial Spaceflights' performance guarantee protects your spaceflight.

Safeguarding a Deep Space Outpost: How Celestis’ Flight Capsules Retain Integrity in Space

Celestis’ DNA flight capsules utilize a material that provides optimum shielding from extremes such as the Sun, extreme cold, and radiation. In addition, this material has a long heritage in aerospace applications, making it a trusted, tested choice in shielding.

Star Trek's DeForest Kelley: His Life and Legacy

Celestis is proud to announce that DeForest Kelley – best known as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in the original Star Trek® series – will join his fellow series luminaries and fly aboard its Enterprise Flight.

Online Tributes Pour In for Star Trek®’s Iconic Nichelle Nichols

Tributes have poured in for Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek®'s iconic "Lt. Uhura." Now, you can send your tribute to this pioneer into deep space. Learn more by reading this blog post.

Celestis MindFiles™: Calling All Deep Space Voyagers

Most efforts to send messages into deep space have been performed by scientists, engineers, academics, and governmental agencies – not by regular citizens of Earth. Celestis MindFiles™ seeks to change that.

Nichelle Nichols: The Life and Legacy of a Pioneer

Learn more about legendary Star Trek® actress and civil rights pioneer Nichelle Nichols, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights' Enterprise Flight star traveler.

The Ultimate Family Reunion: Star Trek® and Celestis’ Enterprise Flight

Celestis and Star Trek® have a long heritage. Read more about how Celestis' first Voyager Service, the Enterprise Flight, will function as the ultimate Star Trek® family reunion.