Remains of deceased Big Island man blasted into space

Photo courtesy Elisa Perednia — The capsule that contains Morrison's ashes.
Photo courtesy Elisa Perednia — Doug Morrison and his sister Elisa Perednia in 2016.
Photo courtesy Elisa Perednia — Doug Morrison in Egypt.

HILO — The remains of a former Big Island resident are forming a new star in the sky.

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