Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won't delay launch

"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."

This act disregards past agreements and promises of respect and consultation between NASA and the Navajo Nation,

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