HOUSTON, TX – Celestis, Inc., the pioneer and global leader in memorial spaceflights, announced today that rising K-Pop group, TAN (To All Nations), will be launching their hit song “Walking on The Moon” into deep space on board Celestis’ upcoming historic Enterprise flight (https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/Enterprise-flight/), humanity’s first deep space time capsule. The launch is planned for December 24 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida aboard the inaugural flight of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket.
TAN’s song, “Walking on The Moon” will embark on an extraordinary infinite journey into interplanetary space. This journey will incorporate the DNA, cremated remains, and MindFiles of over 200 individuals, including renowned figures such as Star Trek’s creator Gene Roddenberry, original cast members Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, Majel Barrett Roddenberry, and DeForest Kelley, Apollo astronaut Philip Chapman, and special effects master Douglas Trumbull, among others from across the globe.
“It’s such an honor for our song ‘Walking on the Moon’ to be the first K-Pop song on such an historic mission,” said the members of TAN. “We are very delighted to be a part of this and look forward to this monumental step for mankind.”
TAN’s decision to send their music to space is a testament to their unwavering commitment to creativity and their desire to push the boundaries of artistic expression. By venturing into uncharted sonic territories, TAN aims to spark the imagination of future generations and ignite a sense of wonder about the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our world.
“Welcome aboard!”, said Charles M. Chafer, Co Founder & CEO of Celestis, Inc. “Walking on the Moon is an important contribution to the cosmic time capsule aboard the Enterprise Flight.”
Scheduled for December 24, 2023, the ULA Vulcan rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, position a lunar lander on course for its rendezvous with the Moon, and continue into a heliocentric (solar) orbit around the sun. Once the Centaur upper stage has achieved this orbit, the Enterprise Flight will be renamed Enterprise Station – humankind’s furthest outpost – where it will journey endlessly, perhaps awaiting discovery by a distant in time civilization.
Reservations for the Enterprise Flight are now closed; however, the launch date for next Voyager mission will be announced soon. Those interested in more information on how to participate in an historic Celestis mission by honoring a deceased loved one or sending DNA to deep space may reach out to Celestis to make reservations.
About Celestis
Celestis, Inc. is the pioneer and iconic global provider of Memorial Spaceflight Services for those seeking to celebrate a life or the life of a loved one with a uniquely compelling memorial experience. Celestis missions offer four unique destinations: reaching into suborbital space, Earth’s orbit, the Moon’s surface, and now – with the Enterprise Flight – to interplanetary space. Celestis’ services are available through our online portal www.celestis.com and via a network of more than 3,000 funeral service providers worldwide.
Since its first mission – the 1997 Founders Flight – and through 18 subsequent missions to date, Celestis has been recognized by nearly every prominent member of the global media, by distinguished organizations, including the National Space Society and the Space Frontier Foundation, and most importantly by its clients from all walks of life – from astronauts to truck drivers – as a leader in both the commercial space industry and among emergent alternative funeral services providers. Every Celestis mission brings families together from around the world to witness the launch of their loved ones on a final mission of purpose. We will host a multi-day set of mission-related events for the Enterprise Flight, culminating with viewing the launch from Cape Canaveral, FL.
For more information on the Celestis Enterprise Flight, visit the Celestis website at www.celestis.com, or call 1-866-866-1186. For mission-related content, please visit https://www.celestis.com/launch-schedule/Enterpise-flight. Follow us at facebook.com/memorialspaceflights, twitter.com/celestisflights, and instagram.com/celestismemorialflights
About TAN
TAN, which stands for “To All Nations,” is a dynamic K-Pop sensation on the rise. Comprising seven talented members—Changsun, Jooan, Jaejun, Sunghyuk, Hyunyeop, Taehoon, and Jiseong—TAN emerged as the triumphant outcome of the MBC survival show, Extreme Debut: Wild Idol, showcasing their exceptional talent and charisma. Their debut in March of 2022 marked the beginning of their musical journey, captivating audiences worldwide with their distinctive style and infectious energy. TAN is poised to make a mark on the K-Pop scene, embracing their mission to connect with fans from all corners of the globe.