SpaceX to launch 150 capsules of ashes and DNA into space; here's why people are doing it

SpaceX is set to launch over 150 capsules containing cremated remains and DNA into low Earth orbit on June 23, in collaboration with Celestis and The Exploration Company (TEC). This 'Perseverance Flight' offers families a unique way to memorialize loved ones by sending them on a symbolic journey into space.

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