Space Capsule Carrying Human Ashes Crashes into Ocean!
Did you hear? A space capsule carrying human ashes crashed right into the Pacific Ocean! The American company Celestis, which promised families that their loved ones’ ashes would be sent to space and then returned, has suffered a major flop.
Marijuana Experiments in Space?
Besides human ashes, the capsule also carried marijuana experiments! Sounds crazy, right? Researchers wanted to study how microgravity affects the resilience of marijuana seeds. Marijuana was chosen because it is a versatile and biologically complex plant.
The Mission and Launch
The capsule was launched as part of the Transporter-14 mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission aimed to transport kilograms of cargo into space, including DNA remains of deceased individuals. Celestis promised that the ashes would be returned to families after a space ceremony.
Disaster on Return
Everything went according to plan until the capsule returned to Earth. Instead of a safe landing, the capsule crashed into the ocean! What does this mean for families expecting to receive their loved ones’ ashes? Is this just an accident or a sign that such missions are not ready for mass use?
What Next?
The company has promised that the ashes will still be delivered to families, but how and when remains unclear. This mishap casts a shadow over the future of space burial services and raises questions about the safety and ethics of such endeavors.
Conclusion
While the world looks to the stars dreaming of eternal life in space, the reality is that even our loved ones’ ashes can end up at the bottom of the ocean. And marijuana? Looks like it had its own space flop.
If you have thoughts on this or ideas where ashes might end up next time, feel free to share in the comments. Maybe it’s time to leave space to scientists, not adventurers with ashes and marijuana!
Source: Blic, Gizmodo
