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Ashtronaut Roger Mark Tribble, in a restaurant, smiling with a fake mustache.

Ashtronaut Tribute: Roger Mark Tribble

Honoring Roger’s Journey to the Stars As part of our Ashes to Space™ mission, we spotlight the lives and legacies of those who orbit with us—our Ashtronauts. Each tribute is submitted by loved ones who… 

Ashtronaut Glen Scott Betterton smiling at a restaurant table, wearing a dark striped polo shirt and a thin gold chain.

Ashtronaut Tribute: Glen Scott Betterton

Honoring Glen’s Journey to the Stars As part of our Ashes to Space™ mission, we spotlight the lives and legacies of those who orbit with us—our Ashtronauts. Each tribute is submitted by loved ones who… 

Ashtronaut Sean Masato Smith, bearded and wearing glasses, smiling at an outdoor table with a bottle of wine as a his mother, Pam, hugs him from behind.

Ashtronaut Tribute: Sean Masato Smith

Honoring Sean’s Journey to the Stars As part of our Ashes to Space™ mission, we spotlight the lives and legacies of those who orbit with us—our Ashtronauts. Each tribute is submitted by loved ones who… 

Space Beyond founder Ryan Mitchell carrying his young child on his shoulders in front of the Space Shuttle's main engines on display at the Kennedy Space Center Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF).

About The Founder

Several folks have asked me to share more about my personal journey that led me to starting Space Beyond, so here goes: how I became the Space Beyond founder. There’s a photo my parents still… 

Ashtronaut Lady Gail Ann Snow snuggling up with her husband Tim Snow.

Ashtronaut Tribute: Lady Gail Ann Snow

Honoring Gail’s Journey to the Stars As part of our Ashes to Space™ mission, we spotlight the lives and legacies of those who orbit with us—our Ashtronauts. Each tribute is submitted by loved ones who… 

Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, rising above the ocean on the horizon.

Sponsor a Journey

Right now, an aging man wants to send his own ashes to space, when the time comes. A daughter wants to send her mother, who dreamed of being an astronaut. A few more are working…