A Cremated Cat Will Be ‘Buried’ in Space for the First Time

Geek.com ^ | 04.25.2019 | Genevieve Scarano

[BenLurkin]

“A portion of his remains, from his heart, will be launched into orbit, where he will watch over the Earth, and we can track his location as he showers the world with love.”

Munt, who also owns another cat named Zee, started Pikachu’s fundraising campaign about two months ago, and as of April 25, he has raised $1,615 of the $5,000 goal. Celestis charges $5,000 for its “Earth orbit pet launch service,” which is one of four different options the company offers for pet memorial spaceflights. According to celestispets.com, the container of the pet’s ashes will be “placed in Earth orbit where it remains until it reenters the atmosphere, harmlessly vaporizing like a shooting star in final tribute.”

Munt’s GoFundMe hasn’t raised enough funds to meet the price for Pikachu’s proposed space memorial, however, Munt told Space.com that he already purchased the feline’s ticket to space with his own savings. “I have already signed the contract and just recently paid in full for the service. While I continue to accept donations for those who wish to be a part of this tribute, fundraising is not a primary goal for me,” Munt told Space.com. “My dream is coming true, regardless of any additional donations, and I am currently awaiting an assigned slot on a future launch.”

[SkyDancer]

~ And The Cat Came Back ~

[Blurb2350]

[mabarker1]

Python, Monty: It’s no good coming home to a dead cat.

[lurk]

Can’t we just fling it up with a catapult?

[bwest]

At least he didn’t suffer this fate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEs6O2NGdrs

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

Any one remember the book published about 40 years ago?

101 USES FOR A DEAD CAT by Simon Bond.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

BEAT me to it!

[Michael.SF.]

40 years ago??????????

Am I that old???

LOL

[Doogle]

"...been there,dun dat"

[SaveFerris]

LOL I’m keeping that one!

[Magnum44]

😂

[Dr. Sivana]

[BenLurkin]

[dfwgator]

[OrangeHoof]

Hopefully, it’s the cat’s first and only time (need better headline writers...)

[PIF]

"You do know that our pet will be sending us into space when he pass away?"

"What!"

[BenLurkin]