Our inaugural lunar mission began with a simple yet audacious idea: to empower the underrepresented to lead the charge into space. We offered an unprecedented opportunity for artists from marginalized communities to be pioneers in a historic journey to the Moon, a chance for everyone to participate in something larger than themselves.

Why art? Because it speaks to the soul in a language that transcends barriers. Through art, we tapped into the universal human capacity for imagination and vision. Our aim was to establish a digital Lunar Community Art Gallery, igniting conversations about space exploration and empowering individuals to see themselves as integral to the journey, regardless of their circumstances.

Committed to bridging the digital divide, we collaborated with nonprofit organizations focused on education, poverty alleviation, refugee assistance, Indigenous rights, and more, ensuring that no one was left behind in the journey to the stars.

With the support and generosity of volunteers and corporate, foundation, and nonprofit partners, we surmounted financial barriers and logistical challenges to make our vision a reality. Together, we collected over 30,000 art submissions from 40 countries, showcasing the diverse creativity of humanity.

This mission was contracted through our partner LifeShip. We're journeying to the Moon aboard Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander, launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Our destination: the majestic Mare Crisium on the lunar surface, which is visible to the naked eye. In this first mission, the art will remain inside the lunar lander for as long as the lander remains on the moon. While this is largely a symbolic moment, there will be key activations back on Earth, and subsequent missions will expand on the art gallery by adding new contributions that may have aspects such as physical installations, projections, and interactive interfaces (depending on the advancement of technology).