Space Beyond was founded in February 2025 with a goal of making space memorialization more accessible to everyday families.
The idea grew from the founder’s more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, including work on NASA’s Space Shuttle and Ares programs, helping Embraer establish its first manufacturing facility outside Brazil, and supporting Blue Origin’s New Glenn program in Florida.
The inspiration for Space Beyond also came from a personal experience. After attending a family member’s ash-scattering ceremony at sea, the founder began thinking about how a memorial could extend beyond a single moment. That reflection led to the idea of creating a memorial journey that could continue for years and give families an ongoing way to feel connected to someone they love.
Advances in shared space launches have opened new possibilities for making this type of memorial experience available to more families. Space Beyond was created around that opportunity, offering a symbolic journey into space as a meaningful way to remember and celebrate a life.
In August 2026, Space Beyond expanded the concept to include pets, recognizing that they, too, hold an important place in the lives and memories of the families who love them.
