The Brief
- Space Beyond offers an affordable “space burial” service, sending cremated remains into orbit for $250.
- The service, inspired by founder Ryan Mitchell’s personal experience, aims to provide a meaningful journey for loved ones.
- The company is pre-registering customers and needs at least 400 commitments to begin operations.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Space Beyond offers an affordable “space burial” service, sending cremated remains into orbit for $250.
‘Send your lost loved ones on a meaningful journey’
What we know:
Space Beyond, a Central Florida-based company founded by former Blue Origin manager Ryan Mitchell, is offering a more affordable option for sending cremated remains into orbit. The service, called “space burial,” allows a small portion of a person’s or pet’s ashes to be launched into space for just $250. The satellite carrying the remains will stay in orbit for up to 25 years before burning up in the atmosphere.
What we don’t know:…