Titan Space Program

The Final Frontier Awaits

Launch your loved one's ashes or DNA into Earth orbit — where they'll circle the planet before returning as a shooting star.

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Powered by Beyond Burials, a Celestis company · 30 years of spaceflight heritage
Powered by Celestis a Beyond Burials company
24
Completed Missions
30
Years of Heritage
100%
Guaranteed Re-flight
The Shooting Star Service

A Memorial That Orbits the Earth

A symbolic portion of your loved one's cremated remains or preserved DNA is placed inside a flight-qualified capsule and launched into Earth orbit aboard a commercial rocket.

Once in orbit, the spacecraft circles our planet — traveling over every continent, every ocean, every sunrise and sunset — for months or even years. When the time comes, it re-enters the atmosphere in a brilliant streak of light: a shooting star, visible from the ground.

It is, quite literally, the most extraordinary memorial on Earth — and beyond it.

Earth from orbit
How It Works

Three Simple Steps

01

Reserve Your Flight

Place your order and receive a personalized flight kit with everything you need to send your loved one's flight sample.

02

Send Us Your Sample

Prepare a symbolic portion of cremated remains or a DNA sample and send it back to us using the provided flight kit.

03

We Prepare & Launch

Beyond Burials integrates your sample into a flight-qualified capsule and launches it aboard a commercial rocket into Earth orbit.

Because Celestis participates as a secondary payload, launch dates and locations are subject to change based on technical readiness, mission priorities, regulatory requirements, and other factors outside our direct control.

Certificate of Space Flight
What's Included

Everything You Need

  • Personalized Flight Capsule

    Engraved with your loved one's name and flight details

  • Commemorative Flight Kit

    A keepsake display set delivered to your home

  • Mission Updates & Orbital Tracking

    Follow the spacecraft in real-time as it orbits Earth

  • Certificate of Spaceflight

    Official documentation of the memorial mission

  • Guaranteed Re-flight

    Complimentary re-flight at no cost in the event of a launch anomaly

  • Ashes or DNA Options

    Choose to send cremated remains or preserved DNA — both are supported

  • Keepsake Video

    A professionally edited video commemorating the launch and your loved one's journey to orbit

  • Launch Livestream Access

    Watch the launch live as it happens — a powerful, shared experience for family and friends

Heritage

A Legacy Written in the Stars

Since 1994, Celestis has pioneered memorial spaceflight with 24 completed missions. Your loved one joins a legacy that spans three decades of space exploration.

Founders Flight Launch
1997 — First Mission

Founders Flight

The world's first private memorial spaceflight. Included Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and counterculture icon Timothy Leary.

Enterprise Flight
2023 — Largest Ever

Enterprise Flight

The largest memorial spaceflight in history aboard Vulcan's inaugural flight. Carried remains of Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, and James Doohan.

Excelsior Flight
Verified Re-entry

Excelsior Flight

Verified re-entry over Fairbanks, Alaska — creating a breathtaking spiral of light visible from the ground. A true shooting star memorial.

Among the Stars

Your Loved Ones Join Extraordinary Company

From astronauts to icons, these remarkable individuals have made their final voyage among the stars through Celestis memorial spaceflights.

Gene Roddenberry

Creator of Star Trek. Aboard the historic Founders Flight — the world's first memorial spaceflight in 1997.

Nichelle Nichols

Lt. Uhura from Star Trek. Pioneer who inspired generations. Aboard the Enterprise Flight in 2023.

James Doohan

"Scotty" from Star Trek. Flew on multiple Celestis missions — a fitting journey for the Enterprise's chief engineer.

L. Gordon Cooper Jr.

Mercury astronaut and American space pioneer. His remains have orbited Earth aboard Celestis missions.

Shooting Star Orbital Service
$3,000
One-time payment. All-inclusive.
  • ✓ Personalized flight capsule with engraving
  • ✓ Commemorative flight kit and display
  • ✓ Real-time orbital tracking access
  • ✓ Certificate of spaceflight
  • ✓ Guaranteed complimentary re-flight
  • ✓ Choose ashes or DNA — both supported
  • ✓ Professionally edited keepsake video
  • ✓ Live launch livestream access
Payment plans available. Mission services fulfilled by Beyond Burials, LLC.
Experience the Launch

Watch the Journey Unfold

Every Titan Space Program reservation includes front-row access to the launch and a professionally produced keepsake video of the mission.

Live Broadcast

Launch Livestream

Watch the rocket launch live from anywhere in the world. Share the link with family and friends for a powerful, communal experience as your loved one begins their journey to orbit.

Keepsake Film

Memorial Video

Receive a professionally edited video commemorating the launch, the mission, and your loved one's journey among the stars. A lasting keepsake to share and revisit for years to come.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is a memorial spaceflight?

A memorial spaceflight launches a symbolic portion of cremated remains or preserved DNA into Earth orbit aboard a commercial rocket. The spacecraft orbits the planet before eventually re-entering the atmosphere as a shooting star — a brilliant, visible tribute.

How much of the remains are sent?

Only a symbolic portion — approximately 1 gram — is placed into the flight capsule. The rest of the remains stay with the family and can be used for other memorial purposes like urns, scattering, or burial.

How long does the spacecraft orbit Earth?

Orbital duration varies by mission, but the spacecraft typically orbits Earth for several months to several years before naturally re-entering the atmosphere. During this time, you can track it in real-time using the orbital tracking link provided.

What if the launch fails?

Every Titan Space Program reservation includes a guaranteed complimentary re-flight at no additional cost in the event of a launch anomaly or failure. Your loved one's journey to orbit is assured.

Can I send DNA instead of ashes?

Yes. The service supports both cremated remains and preserved DNA samples. You can send either type of flight sample using the kit provided with your reservation.

When is the next launch?

Missions launch on a regular cadence — at least once every two years. The next scheduled orbital mission launch window opens in 2026. Your loved one will be manifested on the next available flight after your sample is received.

Give them the universe.

The most extraordinary memorial on Earth begins with a single reservation. Secure your loved one's place among the stars.

Begin Their Journey