On the Night of Tanabata 2026, the Ashes of 8 Individuals and Cherished Memories Launched into Space: SPACE NTK's 'MAGOKORO No.3' Successfully Launched by SpaceX Falcon 9
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On July 7, 2026, SPACE NTK successfully launched its third 'MAGOKORO' satellite via SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the ashes of 8 individuals and irreplaceable personal mementos into orbit. This symbolic mission, launched on the Tanabata festival, embodies the company's 'Universe SOH' vision of transforming space into a place of remembrance and emotional connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the MAGOKORO satellite?
- A: A satellite carrying human remains and personal messages into space, part of SPACE NTK's 'Universe SOH' memorial service.
- Q: When and where was it launched?
- A: July 7, 2026 at 00:12 AM PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA.
- Q: What was onboard?
- A: The cremated remains of 8 individuals, plus DNA samples, message cards, voice recordings, guitar picks, and children's drawings.
- Q: What does 'SOH' stand for?
- A: Sō (葬): Burial, Sō (想): Emotion, Sō (送): Delivery, Sō (奏): Musical performance — a play on the Japanese word for 'heart'.
- Q: When is the next launch?
- A: The next MAGOKORO launch is scheduled for late 2027, continuing the space memorial services.