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Tragic Parachute Failure: Capsule with Ashes Plunges Into Ocean

7/4/2025

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A capsule named Nyx, carrying the ashes and DNA of 166 departed souls, tragically plunged into the Pacific Ocean due to a parachute failure on its return. Launched on June 23, this commemorative mission by Celestis aimed to honor loved ones, though recovery efforts seem bleak. Families can still cherish the capsule's remarkable journey through the cosmos.

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A capsule named Nyx, carrying the ashes and DNA of 166 departed souls, tragically plunged into the Pacific Ocean due to a parachute failure on its return. Launched on June 23, this commemorative mission by Celestis aimed to honor loved ones, though recovery efforts seem bleak. Families can still cherish the capsule's remarkable journey through the cosmos.