A Celestial Legacy: Celestis and Stoke Space Unite in Deep-Space Memorial Mission
Discover how Celestis' Infinite Flight, partnering with Stoke Space's Nova, pioneers a new era in sustainable and meaningful space exploration.
For over thirty years, Celestis, Inc. has woven remembrance with exploration, sending the ashes and DNA of humanity’s most cherished into the cosmos. Today, this lineage continues with Infinite Flight—a pioneering deep-space memorial mission set to be launched by Stoke Space’s Nova rocket. According to SpaceNews, it’s targeted for Q4 2026 and represents a milestone as only the second commercial deep-space memorial mission in history.
A Journey Through Time and Space
Launching from the historic grounds of Cape Canaveral, where John Glenn’s Friendship 7 once soared, Infinite Flight unites the legacy of past exploration with the future of memorial spaceflight. Each capsule bearing its precious cargo will traverse beyond Earth’s gravity, entering a heliocentric orbit as an eternal homage to life’s journey.
Sustainability and Innovation at the Core
Celestis’ collaboration with Stoke highlights a shared vision for sustainable space pursuits. With Ensemble at the helm of mission management, Nova’s mission promises to revolutionize the economics and environmental impact of space travel, ushering in an era of frequent and responsible celestial access.
Personal Legacies Among the Stars
Participants of Infinite Flight not only honor their departed loved ones but also find themselves on the frontier of technological progress. Their personal stories fuel a movement where remembrance and scientific advancement travel hand in hand across the universe.
Bridging Legacies and Innovation
“The Infinite Flight embodies the harmony between the remembrance of yesteryears and the technological ingenuity of today,” remarked Charles M. Chafer, Celestis Co-Founder and CEO. As a symbol of both emotional heritage and futuristic ambition, Infinite Flight stands as a testament to humanity’s enduring spirit of exploration.
Pioneering Companies Setting the Path
Celestis, a leader in memorial spaceflights since 1994, continues to guide souls to the stars. Simultaneously, Stoke Space pioneers the future of space transportation with its cutting-edge Nova rocket, catalyzing new thresholds in space economy. With Ensemble’s expertise in mission management, Infinite Flight is not only a mission of memory but a step toward an expansive and inclusive space era.
Join us as humanity reaches beyond into eternity, carving new trails among the stars with Infinite Flight—a journey fueled by memory, innovation, and sustainable exploration.