NASA has invited poets, filmmakers, documentary makers, songwriters, storytellers, and other creative artists to collaborate in narrating and sharing the agency’s space missions.
The space agency announced that working with artists can help introduce its space programs more widely and bring the stories of its missions to a larger global audience. These programs include the Artemis project to return humans to the Moon, Mars exploration initiatives, plans to build a base on the lunar surface, and conducting test flights.
In its public call, NASA said the goal of this program is to share the stories of its space missions with the widest possible audience and to inspire the next generation of explorers and scientists.
According to the agency, selected individuals or teams will be invited to NASA centers to become familiar with space programs and missions up close, speak with staff and experts, and gain direct experience of the organization’s work.
The program mainly focuses on artists based in the United States, but NASA has said that collaboration with international members working in U.S.-based teams may also be considered. It is expected that up to 10 individuals or groups will be selected in the first stage of the project.
NASA also emphasized that participants will not be paid for their work and that each side will cover its own expenses. However, the agency hopes that the collaboration will be beneficial and valuable for both sides.
Interested applicants can submit their proposals by the end of June. Full details of the conditions and application process are provided in NASA’s official announcement.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
