A new program called Elysium (no, not the movie) allows people to launch ashes of their deceased loved ones into space. An app will track the spacecraft's location outside of the Earth's atmosphere.
Once the spacecraft is launched families and friends can track its location via an app that shows logistics and what the view looks like. The craft then safely reenters Earth's atmosphere, appearing as a "shooting star."
"The satellite re-enters the earth atmosphere as a burning star," Elysium CEO Thomas Civeit, who wishes to die on Mars, told TechCrunch.
"The Elysian Fields was the final resting place for the souls of heroes and virtuous men," theoi.com reported.
Those who place an order with the Elysium company receive a custom ash capsule and mini-scoop for transferring the ashes. The capsule can be engraved with a message if desired.
