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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… 

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… 

Ashtronaut Barbara Giaquinto with her loving son Matty, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Ashtronaut Tribute: Barbara Giaquinto

Honoring Barbara’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… 

Ashes to Space for Pets mission patch, with a phoenix and constellation-heart design, text reading Ashes to Space For Pets and Always By Your Side

Ashes to Space for Pets: Always By Your Side

At Space Beyond, our mission has always been the same: make space accessible for everyone. I just hadn’t thought all the way through who “everyone” included. I started hearing it from friends and family almost… 

David Scott Mertins smiling in a close-up portrait, with mountains and greenery in the background.

Ashtronaut Tribute: David Scott Mertins

Honoring David’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…