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I could easily see where having one's body ejected into space might be the preferred resolution for an astronaut, requested by the astronaut or the family even ahead of time. It is, of course, a matter of personal preference.

On the other hand, for other people it's important that the body come home. I know that the U.S. military has a task group whose sole job is to seek out and recover lost military remains, and they go to enormous lengths to do so.

Perhaps the main issue is some sort of formal ritual or resolution, no matter what the actual method of the "disposal of the clay." A wreath on the water may serve, when no body is ever found.

I just believe that there will be few situations in space where some acceptable choice can't be found. I don't think anyone, outside of very rare circumstances, will be "forced" into some unpleasant alternative.

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