Here is your chance to "stand" on the Moon--for
FREE! Well, you can't really stand on the surface of the Moon--yet--but you can
send a photo of your feet (or your footprints or your shoes) to the Moon! And
all this is free, thanks to a project called "Footsteps on the
Moon" through Lunar Mission One!
Lunar Mission One is a multi-part moon project, with the
core idea of being a mission for everyone. The creators of this project hope
that as many people as possible get involved in some way! The project is backed
by countless top scientists, and funded by the public. I am proud to be a
founding backer via their Kickstarter campaign. Their project goals include
analyzing lunar rocks, looking into a lunar base, placing a time capsule on the
Moon, and more! It is an amazing and ambitious project! Go "to the
Moon" with Lunar Mission One by sending them your footsteps, to be sent to
the Moon in 2017 on the Astrobotic Lander!
Ready to "stand" on the moon? Just visit this
link:
Want some information about Lunar Mission One? Here's a page
with more details:
Be sure to follow Lunar Mission One on social media for the
latest information and updates! Their Twitter and Facebook information is
below, and more social media options are available at the footer of any of
their web pages.
Twitter: @LunarMissionOne
Anthropologist's Note: For many years, access to space
exploration has been limited to a relatively small group of select people, such
as space scientists and astronauts. The Lunar Mission One program, with the
idea that it is a "mission to the Moon for everyone," is
significantly expanding access to involvement in the space sector. In addition,
the unusual funding structure of this program has made others in the space
industry take note, especially since the project quickly raised over one
million dollars from the general public during the initial Kickstarter
campaign. Lunar Mission One is definitely a project to keep your eyes on! They
continue to present a variety of opportunities for the average person to become
involved in the project's space activities. Some of these opportunities are
linked to financial contributions (at a range of price levels), and related
merchandise is promoted as well. People who do not wish to contribute
financially, or more importantly--cannot afford to--are still able to take part
in many aspects of Lunar Mission One. Be sure to check out their website for
other ways to get involved in Lunar Mission One, in addition to sending your
footsteps to the Moon!
(Image Credit: Lunar Mission One website)
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