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Capsule Containing Human Remains lost at Sea After Parachute Failure
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A spacecraft carrying the cremated remains of 166 individuals experienced a malfunction during re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in its descent into the Pacific Ocean. The incident, which occurred on July 1, 2025, involved a capsule launched by Celestis, a company specializing in memorial spaceflights.
Mission Details and Anomaly
The NYX capsule,constructed by The Exploration Company,was deployed on june 23,2025,from the Vandenberg Space Force base atop a Falcon-9 rocket. The mission successfully completed two orbits around Earth before initiating its planned return. Though,a critical failure in the parachute deployment system led to an uncontrolled impact with the Pacific ocean,dispersing the contents of the capsule.
Celestis acknowledged the loss and expressed hope that families would find solace in knowing their loved ones participated in a historic space journey. The company described the final resting place as a “traditional and honorable marine dispersion.”
Did You Know? Space burial is a growing trend, with companies offering various options, from scattering ashes on the moon to orbiting Earth.
Previous Incident
This marks the second time Celestis has
