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 Ashes in Orbit: U.S. Firm Eyes China, Space
Quote: Ashes in Orbit: U.S. Firm Eyes China, Space
Jul 25, 11:44 AM (ET)
By ALEXA OLESEN
BEIJING (AP) - A U.S. company that launches cremated human remains into orbit said Tuesday it plans to offer the service in China, playing on growing public interest in space after two manned flights.
"With the growth and success of the Chinese space program, people here will be more space-aware and will find space to be an appropriate venue for memorial services," said Charles Chafer, chief executive officer of Houston, Texas-based Space Services Inc.
Chafer said his company is discussing an arrangement with Beijing Great Wall Chinese Shrine, a funeral home and columbarium in the Chinese capital.
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