Renowned mountaineer Capt. Um Hong-gil, whose life was the subject of the film “The Himalayas,” will become the first Korean to launch own DNA into space.
This was announced by Celestis Inc., the pioneer of Memorial Spaceflight Services for those seeking to celebrate a life or the life of a loved one with a uniquely compelling memorial experience.A swab is taken from Korean mountaineer Capt. Um Hong-gil “DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA,” according to Medline Plus website.
The Enterprise Flight will travel between 150 million to 300 million km. into deep space beyond the earth-mMoon system on United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket, through a partnership between Celestis and ULA. Also known for his humanitarian efforts, in 2008, he set up the “The Um Hong-gil Human Foundation” with a goal to bring quality education to the children of Nepal to combat intergenerational poverty. A total of 16 schools were created to commemorate each of the 16 peaks he climbed.
For his accomplishments, he has received many awards such as the Himalayan Crown and being inducted into the South Korean Sports Hall of Fame. He serves as an inspiration to many all over the world. His achievements are a prime example of the courage and hope that is harnessed when exploring the unknown, especially the final frontier.
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