SpaceX is teaming up with Celestis and The Exploration Company to send 150 small capsules filled with cremated remains and DNA into low Earth orbit on June 23. Dubbed the "Perseverance Flight," this mission gives families a chance to honor their loved ones in a way that’s literally out of this world—by launching them into space for a symbolic, eternal journey among the stars.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another rocket launch—it’s a blend of space tech and personal remembrance. While some might see it as a pricey niche service, others view it as a poetic way to memorialize life. It also highlights how commercial spaceflight is expanding beyond satellites and astronauts into more unexpected, even emotional, territory. Whether you find it touching or odd, it’s a sign of how space is becoming part of everyday human experiences—even in death.