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Revolutionary Nyx Spacecraft to Launch Cosmic Memorials

6/26/2025

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The Exploration Company revealed its groundbreaking Nyx spacecraft at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025. This innovative vessel will first transport 150 cremated remains for cosmic memorials, paving the way for future crewed missions. A fully crewed version is projected to launch by 2035, with an estimated cost of €1 billion, contingent on ESA backing.

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The Exploration Company revealed its groundbreaking Nyx spacecraft at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025. This innovative vessel will first transport 150 cremated remains for cosmic memorials, paving the way for future crewed missions. A fully crewed version is projected to launch by 2035, with an estimated cost of €1 billion, contingent on ESA backing.