Your Investment is Safe
When you choose Celestis, you’re not just planning a meaningful space memorial — you are making an investment in peace of mind. To protect your pre-arranged service, Celestis securely places 60% of your total service cost into a trust account established in the beneficiary’s name, in partnership with ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust. This trusted financial institution specializes in managing funds for funeral and memorial services across the U.S.
Memorial Spaceflight Services
Earth Rise
A memorial that returns home: An individual Flight Capsule containing a symbolic portion of cremated remains or preserved DNA substrate is launched aboard a Celestis spacecraft on a sub‑orbital “Earth Rise” flight - crossing the 100 km boundary of space, experiencing a brief period of weightlessness, and then returning to Earth. The flown capsule is recovered and delivered to your family as a one‑of‑a‑kind keepsake.
Starts at $3,495
Earth Orbit
The Earth Orbit Service launches a personalized Celestis Flight Capsule containing cremated remains or DNA into low-Earth orbit, where it orbits the planet every 90 minutes. Visible from the ground as it passes overhead, this service offers a moving and symbolic tribute that connects loved ones to the night sky.
Your capsule remains in space for months to years, depending on orbital conditions, before reentering Earth’s atmosphere in a final blaze of light — a natural farewell, like a shooting star.
Starts at $4,995
Luna
The Luna Service places a personalized Celestis Flight Capsule containing cremated remains or DNA onto the Moon or into lunar orbit — creating a permanent memorial on humanity’s closest celestial neighbor. Whether resting silently on the surface or circling above, this tribute endures in the airless lunar environment for eternity.
Starts at $12,995
Voyager
The Voyager Service launches a symbolic portion of cremated remains or DNA on a permanent deep space journey, leaving Earth’s gravity behind and traveling endlessly through the cosmos. After escaping the Earth–Moon system, the capsule begins an eternal voyage around the Sun — a timeless tribute to a life of exploration, adventure, and wonder.
Celebrate a legacy of curiosity with a one-of-a-kind memorial that journeys beyond the stars — and never looks back.
Starts at $12,995
THE MEMORIAL SPACEFLIGHT EXPERIENCE
Every Celestis Memorial Spaceflight includes a thoughtfully curated set of services to honor your loved one’s memory:
Launching into space is a remarkable achievement, requiring the expertise of skilled engineers. A symbolic portion of your loved one’s cremated remains or DNA is carefully placed inside a flight capsule, crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum and rigorously tested for spaceflight. Engraved with their name, the capsule is integrated aboard the Celestis spacecraft and launched into Earth orbit—where it becomes a lasting tribute, circling our planet in a powerful celebration of life.
Your loved one’s life story and memory become a lasting part of their legacy, permanently displayed on the Celestis website. This online tribute allows family, friends, and future generations to celebrate their life, while also honoring them during the pre-launch memorial service held near the launch site.
Join us for a beautiful, non-sectarian pre-launch memorial service hosted by Celestis in the days leading up to the launch at Cape Canaveral, FL. Each participant’s family is welcome to bring up to 20 guests to this meaningful event, where families from around the world come together to share memories, honor the lives of those on board, and connect in a supportive community of remembrance. Together, we celebrate the uniqueness of each participant and the shared journey they embark on with Celestis Memorial Spaceflights.
For those unable to attend in person, Celestis offers a live webcast of the memorial service, allowing family and friends to participate from anywhere in the world. This webcast can be easily shared with extended family and friends, encouraging a global gathering of loved ones to join in honoring each participant’s memory with heartfelt remembrances and reflections.
Watch the unforgettable moment when the rocket carrying your loved one’s flight capsule lifts off into space. The live launch webcast offers real-time access to this powerful event, allowing you and your extended family and friends to witness the grandeur of liftoff from anywhere in the world. Share this special moment widely to celebrate together as the mission begins its journey into Earth orbit.
Receive a professionally edited commemorative video capturing the highlights of the memorial service and launch. This keepsake video is designed for you to share with family and friends, preserving the beautiful moments of your loved one’s space journey and providing a lasting memento.
We offer complimentary satellite tracking on our website, allowing you to see your loved one’s location as they orbit Earth in real time.
For an enhanced experience, you can also purchase our Celestis Above Satellite Tracker that provides satellite flight data and alerts you when your loved one is passing overhead, creating meaningful opportunities for remembrance.
After a successful launch, any remaining balance of cremated remains or DNA is respectfully scattered near the launch site by experienced professionals who adhere to all local regulations.
Celestis is committed to ensuring mission success. With our Mission Completion Guarantee, if the first mission attempt does not reach its intended orbit, we offer a complimentary re-flight on the same type of service. This guarantee provides peace of mind, honoring our commitment to a meaningful and successful journey for your loved one’s legacy in space. Read more on our blog: Our Guarantee
Celestis is honored to offer a Veteran’s Preference discount as a gesture of gratitude to those who have served. We proudly provide a reduced price for veterans, allowing families to commemorate their loved ones’ legacy with a meaningful journey into space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-arranging your memorial spaceflight allows you to secure your journey to space in advance, ensuring your final wishes are fulfilled exactly as you envision. By planning ahead, you give your loved ones peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of when the time comes.
Planning ahead locks in today’s pricing and guarantees availability on a future mission, protecting your family from rising costs or difficult decisions. It also allows you to choose the spaceflight experience that best reflects your life and legacy, whether that’s orbiting Earth, landing on the Moon, or venturing into deep space.
When you pre-arrange a Celestis service, 60% of your total service cost is placed into a dedicated trust account in the beneficiary’s name, managed by ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust. This ensures your funds are secure and available when your flight is scheduled, regardless of when that may be.
One of the most comforting parts of planning ahead is knowing that your family will have a meaningful and unforgettable experience celebrating your life.
Your loved ones will be invited to attend a beautiful pre-launch memorial service where they can gather, share memories, and honor you in a setting that reflects your love for space and exploration. On launch day, they will have the option to watch the rocket carrying your flight capsule lift off in person or via a live webcast—an awe-inspiring moment they will never forget.
They will also receive a professionally edited video of the event and tracking tools to follow your journey. This is more than a memorial—it is a celebration of your life that they will cherish forever.
Yes. We offer interest-free payment plans and flexible installment options, allowing families to pay over time or in full at their convenience.
Our launches have occurred from a range of global sites including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (FL), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA), Spaceport America (NM), and international locations.
We offer simple and comprehensive pre-arrangement plans designed to give you full control over your final wishes. With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, you’ll know exactly what you’re purchasing.
Trusted By
Gene and Majel Barrett Roddenberry
Screenwriter, actress and producer of Star Trek TV series.
James "Scotty" Doohan
Canadian actor, known for his role as Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in the television and film series Star Trek.
Mareta West
The first woman astrogeologist, the lunar geologist at NASA who determined the crucial site for the first landing on the Moon.
Nichelle "Lt. Uhura" Nichols
American actress, known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the television and film series Star Trek.
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. (Col., USAF)
Aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and as one of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury orbited the Earth aboard Faith 7.
SSGT John James Cleaver
Battlefield hero, bronze star, purple heart recipient.
DeForest "Dr. McCoy" Kelley
American actor, known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCov in the television and film series Star Trek.
Masaru Tomita
Two-time, all-star Japanese professional baseball player
James Trefil
Physicist, author of over 50 books about science, including Space Atlas, Exoplanets, Imagined Life, and Cosmic Queries.
Gene and Majel Barrett Roddenberry
Screenwriter, actress and producer of Star Trek TV series.
James "Scotty" Doohan
Canadian actor, known for his role as Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in the television and film series Star Trek.
Mareta West
The first woman astrogeologist, the lunar geologist at NASA who determined the crucial site for the first landing on the Moon.
Nichelle "Lt. Uhura" Nichols
American actress, known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the television and film series Star Trek.
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. (Col., USAF)
Aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and as one of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury orbited the Earth aboard Faith 7.
SSGT John James Cleaver
Battlefield hero, bronze star, purple heart recipient.
DeForest "Dr. McCoy" Kelley
American actor, known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCov in the television and film series Star Trek.
Masaru Tomita
Two-time, all-star Japanese professional baseball player
James Trefil
Physicist, author of over 50 books about science, including Space Atlas, Exoplanets, Imagined Life, and Cosmic Queries.
Gene and Majel Barrett Roddenberry
Screenwriter, actress and producer of Star Trek TV series.
James "Scotty" Doohan
Canadian actor, known for his role as Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in the television and film series Star Trek.
Mareta West
The first woman astrogeologist, the lunar geologist at NASA who determined the crucial site for the first landing on the Moon.
Nichelle "Lt. Uhura" Nichols
American actress, known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the television and film series Star Trek.
Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. (Col., USAF)
Aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and as one of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury orbited the Earth aboard Faith 7.
SSGT John James Cleaver
Battlefield hero, bronze star, purple heart recipient.
DeForest "Dr. McCoy" Kelley
American actor, known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCov in the television and film series Star Trek.
Masaru Tomita
Two-time, all-star Japanese professional baseball player
James Trefil
Physicist, author of over 50 books about science, including Space Atlas, Exoplanets, Imagined Life, and Cosmic Queries.
Celestis Memorial Spaceflights has touched the hearts of families across the globe, offering a unique and meaningful way to celebrate and remember their loved ones. Discover the comfort and connection others have found through this extraordinary experience.
30 Years of Service
Since 1994, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights has helped families honor the lives of their loved ones by realizing dreams, creating lasting legacies, and finding peace through the powerful and unique tribute of memorial spaceflights.
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