SpaceX's Transporter-14 Mission Highlights and Delays
TL;DR
A Chicago man's attempt to honor his space-loving father by sending his ashes into orbit ended in disappointment when the capsule was lost during reentry due to parachute failure, dispersing the remains at sea. The mission was part of Celestis' memorial spaceflight services, which have been growing in popularity as a unique way to memorialize loved ones with an interest in space.
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