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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Startups book 2027 Falcon 9 rideshares to offer low‑cost memorial 'ashes in orbit' services

Two startups are turning funerary services into rideshare payloads: Space Beyond has booked a slot on SpaceX's October 2027 Falcon 9 rideshare and will begin building its first memorial cubesat next week, while AstroRemains plans to place the ashes of 1,000 people into orbit in 2027 for $2,500 each.

Also: TechCrunch and webpronews.com
2026-01-23T10:01:47.000520-08:00
Europe   ESA   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA issues tender to study Falcon 9 upper-stage breakup and re-entry over Poland in early 2025

By European Spaceflight: ESA has issued a call for tender for a study examining the re-entry and breakup of a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage over Poland in early 2025.

2026-01-23T00:32:40.903556-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Luxembourg Greenlights a Second GovSat Satellite Towards National, EU and NATO Security Efforts

By SpaceWatch Global: Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies has authorized the financing for the acquisition, launch and operation of the GovSat-2 satellite.

2026-01-23T01:14:48.265193-08:00
Space Force   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Eastern Range cleared for same-day fueling of SLS and Vulcan — a boost to Space Coast launch cadence

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260122_SLS_Vulcan_split.jpg) February 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for launches from Florida’s Space Coast.

2026-01-22T19:12:07.053530-08:00