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Re: Navajo Nation Object to NASA Dumping Human Remains on Moon-Profound Desecration
A Profound Desecration: Navajo Nation Asks NASA to Delay Moon Mission With Human Remains.
Navajo Object to Depositing Human Remains on Moon
Mars Findings Already Cataloged in Navajo Language -NASA Uses Navajo Language to Name Mars Land Features Seen in Perseverance Rover
Native people have had ties to land in North America since time immemorial, and now that connection is expanding to the cosmos.
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The Navajo Nation, Americas' largest Indigenous tribe, has raised serious concerns over the presence of human cremated remains on a lunar lander vehicle, calling the mission a "desecration" of the Moon.
The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.
The Navajo Nation, America's largest Indigenous tribe, has raised concerns over the presence of human cremated remains on the lander vehicle, calling the mission a "desecration" of the Moon which holds a sacred place in their culture.
American company is set to make history as the first private U.S. entity to embark on a mission to send a lander to the surface of the moon.
The landmark endeavor is not just the latest sign of a budding commercial space age. The upcoming launch, which has faced setbacks and delays, has been long-awaited. But some are hoping it can wait a little longer.
Leaders of United States' largest tribe of Native Americans sent a letter Dec. 21 to NASA and the U.S. Department of Transportation objecting to plans for human remains to be carried aboard the rocket in order to be laid to rest on the lunar surface.
Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, requested the launch window to be delayed until tribe leaders can meet with NASA and other government leaders to discuss their concerns.
In response, the White House convened a last-minute meeting Friday with Navajo Nation to discuss their concerns, even if it may be too late to stop or alter the mission.
"The sacredness of the moon is deeply embedded in the spirituality and heritage of many Indigenous cultures, including our own," Nygren said in a statement. “The placement of human remains on the moon is a profound desecration of this celestial body revered by our people.”
Navajo Nation granted the team permission to use a list of words from its language to name formations.
Rover's first scientific focus is a rock named 'Máaz' – the Navajo word for 'Mars'
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer provided a list of words for the Perseverance project. Perseverance was translated to 'Ha'ahóni' in Navajo language
On January 8, Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine lander is set to hitch a ride on a giant United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket making its maiden voyage under a NASA commercial partnership aimed at saving the US space agency money.
Peregrine's scientific instruments will probe for lunar surface radiation, helping NASA better prepare for crewed missions going there later this decade under the Artemis program.
Is there no depth GREEDY American Businesses will stoop to, to make MORE $$$..
FIRST Desecration of SEA (Selling Tours of The Titanic to View The DEAD), Now Dropping ASHES of The DEAD in SPACE... ???
Next they'll be selling...
Quote:
FLIGHT of The DEAD SPECIAL PRICE OFFER
'BOOK PLACE FOR YOUR URN ON OUR SPECIAL 'ONE WAY FLIGHT TO SPACE'..
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