Right now, several people are waiting for exactly this.

The only thing standing between them and an Ashes to Space memorial is $249. Not doubt. Not readiness. Just cost.

You can be the reason one of them stops waiting.

When you sponsor a journey, your $249 covers the complete cost of an Ashes to Space memorial for someone, at no cost to them. Name engraving included, a $50 upgrade most Ashtronauts pay extra for. You give $249. Someone else receives a $299 experience, in full.

What your sponsorship covers:

The full Ashtronaut Program, given freely:

• A symbolic portion of their loved one’s cremated remains, about a gram, integrated and sealed inside the Remembrance spacecraft
• Launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in October 2027, into sun-synchronous Earth orbit, where it circles for about five years
• The Celestial Tribute Collection Kit, mailed directly to them, with everything needed to prepare the symbolic portion
• Their loved one’s name entered into flight records, plus a digital certificate of inclusion
• Flight tracking and mission updates throughout the orbital journey
• Name engraving on the exterior of the spacecraft, normally $50, included free as part of your sponsorship
• See everything included

How it works:

1. You sponsor a journey today, for $249.
2. Ryan personally chooses who receives it. If you have someone specific in mind, a parent, a young child, a spouse, a veteran, let him know and he’ll take it into account.
3. They receive everything: the kit, the launch, the tracking, the engraving, at no cost to them.
4. Your sponsorship goes to work right away. It isn’t held for some future round.

You gave someone the chance they didn’t think they could afford. That’s what its all about.

What Ashtronaut families say:

“Space Beyond is an answer to my prayer. My husband’s dream was to go into space ever since he was a little kid. He passed away from cancer in 2017 and before he passed we talked about sending his ashes into space. I have searched for years to find a way to do this. Everything else I had found was super expensive. Thank you Space Beyond for making this all possible, handled with care and in a very professional manner at an affordable price range.” — Karin

“Choosing this company to send my brother’s remains to space has brought me a sense of peace I didn’t expect to find during such a difficult time. He always dreamed big, and this feels like a beautiful way to honor that spirit. I know my brother would be so happy knowing he’s part of something as vast and awe-inspiring as space.” — Alyssa

“It brings me joy to know that I can fulfill one of Jeff’s lifelong dreams, space travel. Our entire family will be able to gaze up at night and see Jeff as he moves among the stars.” — Susan

A few things worth knowing:

If you’re wondering whether this is real:
Yes. SpaceX Falcon 9 is one of the most reliable rockets ever built. Our launch integration partner is Arrow Science & Technology. The October 2027 launch is confirmed. TechCrunch, CBS News, and SpaceNews have all covered the mission.

If you’re wondering who’s waiting:
Real people who’ve told us they want this memorial and can’t currently make the cost work. Ryan personally decides who each sponsorship goes to.

If you have someone specific in mind:
This sponsorship doesn’t go to one named person, but you’re welcome to tell us the kind of person you’re thinking of, a parent, a spouse, a young child, a veteran, and Ryan will take that into account when choosing who your sponsorship helps.

If you’re wondering whether you’ll find out who you helped:
Usually not by name. This is their memorial, not a story we’re entitled to hand you without their say-so. If the recipient wants to connect or share more, we’ll pass it along.

If you’re worried about launch failure:
Mission insurance is included in your purchase. In the unlikely event that the launch fails before reaching orbit, we provide a new collection kit and a spot on the next available mission at no additional charge.