What is Celestis' Infinite Flight mission?

Infinite Flight is a deep-space memorial mission by Celestis, sending cremated remains and DNA into a heliocentric orbit aboard Stoke Space's Nova rocket.

When is the Infinite Flight mission scheduled to launch?

The Infinite Flight mission is targeted for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.

What is Stoke Space's role in the Infinite Flight mission?

Stoke Space is providing its fully and rapidly reusable Nova rocket to carry the Celestis memorial payload into deep space.

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Celestis Launches Memorials to the Stars

4 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Celestis sends ashes and DNA into deep space on Nova rocket.
Infinite Flight targets deep-space orbit by Q4 2026.
Stoke Space's reusable rocket facilitates sustainable exploration.

Celestis Launches Memorials to the Stars

Celestis, Inc., a pioneer in space memorialization for over three decades, announces its upcoming Infinite Flight mission. This venture will send names, ashes, and DNA into deep space aboard Stoke Space's Nova rocket, a rapidly reusable launch vehicle. The mission is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Launching from Space Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Infinite Flight will place participant capsules containing cremated remains or DNA into Nova's upper stage. Following an orbital burn, the spacecraft will embark on an enduring heliocentric orbit, serving as a cosmic monument.

Celestis partnered with Stoke Space for its commitment to sustainable exploration and Ensemble for mission management. Nova's reusable design aims to revolutionize spaceflight economics and environmental impact, allowing remembrance, science, and sustainability to journey together.