MEMORIAL SPACEFLIGHTS

Established 1994

Sending Our Nation’s Iconic Leaders to the Cosmos

Celestis is celebrating the American presidency by symbolically sending four of our nation’s leaders on a journey to deep space aboard the Enterprise Flight, humanity’s first deep space time capsule.

A Historic Celebration of American Heritage

The Enterprise Flight will carry hair samples containing what we believe to be the DNA of George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. These will be included on a spacecraft containing DNA, cremated remains, and MindFiles of more than 200 individuals – on an infinite voyage into interplanetary space. This voyage will also include Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, original cast members, and others from across the globe.

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JOIN AN UPCOMING CELESTIS MISSION WITH YOUR DNA!

A Journey Beyond the Stars

The Voyager Memorial Spaceflight Service launches capsules with DNA or cremated remains on a mission into deep space – beyond the Earth-Moon system on an infinite journey of tribute and remembrance. Tickets start at just $12,500 for these historic flights. 0% interest payment plans and military discounts are available. Don’t miss out, contact Celestis today.

Voyager

Launch into Deep Space

Enterprise Flight

Later this year, a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket will lift off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, bound for the Moon and subsequently for a heliocentric (solar) orbit more than 300 million kilometers from Earth. Once the Centaur 5 stage has achieved this orbit, the Enterprise Flight will be renamed Enterprise Station – humankind’s furthest outpost. Join us in this historic celebration by completing the form above to learn more about this unique opportunity.

“The overarching goal of Celestis is to assist human expansion throughout the solar system. By adding the DNA of these American icons to Enterprise, we establish a precursor for future human missions, and add to the historical record of human exploration of deep space.”

Charles M. Chafer, Co-Founder & CEO of Celestis, Inc.

Extending Human DNA into the Solar System

Placing these presidential samples aboard the Enterprise Flight is not only a symbolic celebration of American heritage but also a deliberate extension of human DNA into the solar system. This will contribute to the science of understanding the development of civilization by studying the migration of humans through DNA tracing.  Read More >

Celestis has partnered with DNA Memorial of Canada – a recognized world leader in DNA collection and home storage for consumers – to produce Celestis DNA™ flight samples. 

A Legacy of Trust

For nearly three decades, Celestis has honored the lives of loved ones from more than 35 nations. People from every background and leaders in science,  exploration, the aerospace industry, NASA, entertainment & film, education, and military service have placed their trust in Celestis to fulfill their goal of spaceflight. In return, Celestis provides unparalleled customer service with respect, care, and commitment. We are honored to share with you their stories.

SSGT John James Cleaver

Battlefield hero, bronze star, Purple Heart recipient

James "Scotty" Doohan

Canadian actor, known for his role as Lt. Commander Montgomery Scott (”Scotty”) in the television and film series Star Trek

Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. (Col., USAF)

Aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and as one of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury orbited the Earth aboard Faith 7.

Gene & Majel Barrett Roddenberry

Screenwriter, actress, and producer of Star Trek TV series.

Mareta West

The first woman astrogeologist, the lunar geologist at NASA who determined the crucial site for the first landing on the Moon.

Masaru Tomita

Two-time, all-star Japanese professional baseball player.

How We Obtained Presidential DNA

Celestis was gifted these hair samples and associated Certificates of Authenticity by an anonymous donor for the purpose of including them on a deep space mission several years ago. We have been maintaining the samples in our climate-controlled storage facility in preparation.

The source for these samples was well-known celebrity hair collector and appraiser Louis Mushro, who built a global reputation as the leading expert in the field before his passing in 2014.

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Discover a Uniquely Compelling Experience

Experience space firsthand

A part of you will be traveling through the cosmos while you also remain earthbound.

Attend the launch

For those wishing to attend the launch of the mission, a multi-day service is presented by Celestis. Launch site tours, a memorial service, and an up-close viewing from a dedicated location provide a uniquely compelling and fulfilling experience that’s like nothing else available on Earth.

Celestis DNA™ Services Include

When you select a Celestis Spaceflight, you’ve chosen the pioneer and most experienced team ever assembled to fulfill the dream of spaceflight for yourself or a loved one. Celestis’ attention to detail, flawless execution, and performance guarantee ensures a memorial experience like no other.

Choose Destination

Launch to space a Gemini capsule containing DNA or cremated remains with destination options of deep space or something closer to home. Select this option for yourself or a loved one, regardless of choice for final disposition.

Attend the Launch

Attend all Celestis launch events including a launch site tour, astronaut dinner, memorial service, and launch viewing from a preferred location. Most events are webcast, permitting participation by friends and loved ones unable to attend.

Keepsakes

Celestis produces a custom video of the experience, provided to each participant’s family. An official Certificate of Mission Completion, specifying mission accomplishments, is also included.

Off-Planet DNA Storage

Place your DNA aboard a spacecraft that will embark on a deep space mission that extends beyond our Earth-Moon system an endless journey into that will embark on a deep space mission that extends beyond our Earth-Moon system on an endless journey into deep space for the rest of eternity.

Home Banking Storage

The Celestis DNA™ service includes – at no extra cost – a DNA Memorial Home Banking Solution kit. In addition, DNA Memorial. will provide a second DNA sample permitting long-term DNA storage at home. This ensures that your genetic history is preserved and available for future analysis and assessment.

Performance Guarantee

The Celestis contract contains a performance guarantee offering a complimentary second mission should the first mission attempt fail to achieve success.

Choose Destination

Launch to space a Gemini capsule containing DNA or cremated remains with destination options of deep space or something closer to home. Select this option for yourself or a loved one, regardless of choice for final disposition.

Attend the Launch

Attend all Celestis launch events including a launch site tour, astronaut dinner, memorial service, and launch viewing from a preferred location. Most events are webcast, permitting participation by friends and loved ones unable to attend.

Keepsakes

Celestis produces a custom video of the experience, provided to each participant’s family. An official Certificate of Mission Completion, specifying mission accomplishments, is also included.

Off-Planet DNA Storage

Place your DNA aboard a spacecraft that will embark on a deep space mission that extends beyond our Earth-Moon system an endless journey into that will embark on a deep space mission that extends beyond our Earth-Moon system on an endless journey into deep space for the rest of eternity.

Home Banking Storage

The Celestis DNA™ service includes – at no extra cost – a DNA Memorial Home Banking Solution kit. In addition, DNA Memorial will provide a second DNA sample permitting long-term DNA storage at home. This ensures that your genetic history is preserved and available for future analysis and assessment.

Performance Guarantee

The Celestis contract contains a performance guarantee offering a complimentary second mission should the first mission attempt fail to achieve success.

Looking for something a little closer to home?

We’ll help you choose your destination in space so that you will be among the stars eternally! There are four destinations available, starting at $2,495 with flexible payment plans.

Earth Rise

Launch to space & return to Earth

Earth Orbit

Launch into Earth’s Orbit

Luna

Launch to the Surface of the Moon

About Celestis

Celestis is the only company to have successfully conducted 17 Memorial Spaceflight missions, and the only company to have been selected by NASA to honor one of its scientists. For nearly three decades, Celestis has been an iconic pioneer and global leader of the commercial space age.

A Look Back on Our Missions

Starseeker flight
Heritage Flight
Tribute Flight
New Frontier Flight

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