ICYMI: Calgary 'space nerd's' remains rocketed into orbit yyc
The family of Sorge, who died from cancer last July at the age of 53, thought it would be fitting if his cremated remains were interred in a way he’d have loved — sent into space.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
“He would have thought it’s the coolest thing in the world but a stupid way to spend money,” said his wife, Sue Webber, who watched the launch on Space X’s website. blazing like a shooting star in final tribute. Celestis Earth Orbit Service missions are always respectfully engineered to avoid creating orbital debris.”In an obituary provided by Celestis, the father of three was recalled as an instinctive and curious equipment fixer and technology devotee with a fascination for space travel.
A launch taking a loved one’s remains into space and back to Earth is priced at $2,995US, an Earth orbit flight $4,995US and a deep space mission costs $12,995US.
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