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Beloved Lab's Ashes to Orbit in Poignant Tribute

6/22/2025

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This weekend, a beloved yellow lab named Franz will embark on a celestial journey as his ashes are launched into orbit aboard Celestis Inc.'s inaugural Perseverance Flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base. With 166 capsules of cremated remains and DNA on board, this poignant mission transforms grief into a celebration of life, lasting around three hours.

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This weekend, a beloved yellow lab named Franz will embark on a celestial journey as his ashes are launched into orbit aboard Celestis Inc.'s inaugural Perseverance Flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base. With 166 capsules of cremated remains and DNA on board, this poignant mission transforms grief into a celebration of life, lasting around three hours.