Leaving a permanent record of humanity on the moon – in 100B pixels
The "Sanctuary on the Moon" project aims to create a lunar time capsule with 24 sapphire discs preserving human civilization's record, combining scientific knowledge and artistic expression, targeting a 2028 launch.
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The "Sanctuary on the Moon" project aims to create a lunar time capsule that preserves a detailed record of human civilization for future generations. Founded by Benoit Faiveley from Nuit-Saint-Georges, France, the initiative is supported by NASA, UNESCO, and the French government. The project draws inspiration from the Golden Records on the Voyager spacecraft, which were designed to communicate with extraterrestrial life. In contrast, Sanctuary on the Moon focuses on leaving a legacy for humanity's descendants. The time capsule will consist of 24 sapphire discs, each containing up to seven billion pixels of information on various topics, including biology, space, and human culture. The discs will be launched as part of NASA's Artemis mission, with a target launch date in 2028. Each disc will feature a "Rosetta Stone" to help future finders understand the content, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in multiple languages. The project emphasizes both scientific and artistic elements, aiming to convey the essence of humanity through a combination of knowledge and creativity. Four of the discs will specifically focus on the human genome, showcasing the genetic makeup of selected individuals and the broader human population. The inclusion of music, such as the song "Moon Above," highlights the importance of art in understanding human experience.
- The "Sanctuary on the Moon" project aims to create a lunar time capsule for future generations.
- It consists of 24 sapphire discs containing up to 100 billion pixels of information.
- The project is inspired by the Golden Records from the Voyager spacecraft.
- Four discs will focus on the human genome, representing both individual and collective genetics.
- The initiative combines scientific knowledge with artistic expression to convey humanity's essence.
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