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You Can Launch Valuable Diamonds & Family Photos On A Space Mission To The ISS
By Alexa Heah, 30 Nov 2021
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If surprising your loved one with a diamond ring just won’t do, how about a precious gem that’s been aboard the International Space Station (ISS)?
The Space Collective has just launched ‘space diamonds’—one-of-a-kind memorabilia that sends diamonds into orbit, where they’ll be mounted with science experiments outside of the ISS for six months, before being brought back down to Earth onboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
“Give the gift of the stars with a genuine Space Diamond that is scheduled to be launched into space up to the International Space Station in October 2022!” said The Space Collective’s Richard Garner.
Owners of the exclusive diamonds will have bragging rights that their jewels have traveled over 75 million miles and circled the planet 6,000 times. According to Space.com, each gemstone will be engraved with a laser to ensure it’s authentic.
Interested buyers can choose from a selection — ranging from US$2,500 for a 0.3 carat stone to US$45,000 for 2 whole carats. The diamonds will blast off as part of the brand’s sixth launch.
Image via The Space Collective
Other than diamonds, one can opt to send precious family photos into orbit. Only 100 digital images will be accepted, with each costing a cool US$499. As the photographs are heading to space, special paper and ink will be used to ensure it can survive the harsh conditions.
“Since the photographs are destined for the extreme environment of space, we need to use a particular type of paper and ink as most paper/inks wouldn’t survive the journey. So we must have them print ourselves to ensure their survival,” Garner explained.
Orders for both the diamonds and photographs close end March, 2022. Head here for more information.
[via Space.com, images via The Space Collective]
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