Alan Clive’s Dream of Space Memorial to Mars to be Fulfilled Posthumously
Guam News Factor – In a ground-breaking tribute, the late Alan Clive’s remains will be aboard the inaugural launch of the Vulcan Centaur rocket, fulfilling his lifelong dream of celestial exploration. Departing from the iconic Cape Canaveral on December 24, the rocket will not only carry Alan’s remains but also DNA samples of 338 individuals, including members of the renowned “Star Trek” TV series.
The celestial voyage is made possible by Celestis Inc., a Texas-based company specializing in memorial space flights, which has been offering this unique service since 1997. With capsules so small that they can attach to commercial space flights with excess capacity, the company has made it their mission to make space memorials accessible to the public.
However, such groundbreaking memorial flights come with a price. The cost of sending a loved one’s remains into space can vary, with prices reaching as high as $12,995, depending on the launch type. Despite the expense, these memorial flights have gained popularity over the years.
The launch of the Vulcan Centaur rocket will mark a significant moment in space memorial history. For the first time, two memorial flights will be attached to the same rocket. While one of the flights will dispatch a lunar lander to conduct studies of the moon, 70 capsules containing human remains will accompany it, finding their final resting place on the moon’s surface.
For Michael Clive, Alan’s son, this launch is the fulfillment of a personal promise. Following his father’s passing in 2008, Michael switched careers from movie special effects to aerospace. He now stands on the brink of witnessing his father’s dream come true.
In addition to human remains, the “Enterprise” flight will carry digital data into Earth’s orbit, including original music compositions. Celestis has been providing these unique memorial services for over 20 years, and the demand for such missions has been steadily increasing.
Michael Clive plans to actively track the rocket’s coordinates and use his telescope to view the night sky when his father’s remains reach their final resting place. He also muses about a future where his daughters or future generations of his family could visit the moon and witness Alan’s grave.
As the launch date approaches, the excitement surrounding this historic event continues to grow. The celestial voyage of Alan Clive’s remains represents not only a personal triumph for his family but symbolizes humanity’s ongoing pursuit of celestial exploration and immortality.
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