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"When NASA attempted to return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years on
January 8, more was at risk than just US$108 million worth of development and
equipment.
The agency earned the ire of the Native American Navajo people, who made a bid
to stop the launch because of an unusual inclusion in the payload.
The Peregrine lander (which completed its controlled re-entry into the
atmosphere late last week) was carrying human ashes, including those of famed
science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. A commercial partnership also allowed
paying customers to send their mementos to the Moon.
As space exploration becomes increasingly privatised and commercial, you can
now send your favourite stuff to the Moon. But what does that mean, both
ethically and legally?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
