Russia is set to blast frozen dead people into space after having them cryogenically preserved. 

Firm KrioRus said frozen bodies, DNA samples and even the bodies of pets could be blasted into the atmosphere.

The multi-million pound firm already has 54 people and 21 animals from all across the world within their labs - and a further 200 signed-up for the service.

The aim is to preserve dead bodies immediately after someone passes, before launching them into the atmosphere - where it would then cost upwards of £240,000 to keep them there.