Space burial
When people die, sometimes they want their bodies to be sent into outer space instead of being buried in the ground. This is called a space burial.
But sending a body into space is not as simple as just putting it on a rocket and sending it off. First, the body has to be specially prepared to make sure it won't decompose and create a mess in space. This involves putting the body in a special container that is designed to keep it intact.
Next, the container is loaded onto a rocket that is launched into space. Once the rocket reaches a certain altitude, the container is released into orbit around the Earth. This means that the body will continue to circle the Earth for many years, and will eventually burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.
Space burials can be very expensive, and only a few companies provide this service. However, many people think that it's a cool way to honor someone who loved space, or who dreamed of exploring the stars.
But sending a body into space is not as simple as just putting it on a rocket and sending it off. First, the body has to be specially prepared to make sure it won't decompose and create a mess in space. This involves putting the body in a special container that is designed to keep it intact.
Next, the container is loaded onto a rocket that is launched into space. Once the rocket reaches a certain altitude, the container is released into orbit around the Earth. This means that the body will continue to circle the Earth for many years, and will eventually burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.
Space burials can be very expensive, and only a few companies provide this service. However, many people think that it's a cool way to honor someone who loved space, or who dreamed of exploring the stars.