Biospheres & Trees of Life + Cosmic Message

Art payload to the Moon with LifeShip
Launch via SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket: January 15, 2025
Landing on the Moon via Firefly Aerospace lunar lander: March 2, 2025

Biospheres & Trees of Life represents the profound interconnectedness of life on Earth and humanity’s boundless aspirations. Through the imagery of trees and biospheres—symbolic of the intricate ecosystems that sustain life—juxtaposed with the vastness of the lunar landscape, the work creates a bridge between the terrestrial and the celestial. Artwork etched onto nickel-based Nanofiche, the world’s densest analog storage, aboard a lunar lander bound for the Moon.

This piece celebrates the extraordinary biodiversity of the planet, offering a fresh perspective inspired by the “earthrise moments” captured during humanity’s early journeys into space. It invites reflection on the unity and diversity of life as seen from above, evoking both wonder and a sense of responsibility to cherish Earth’s fragile ecosystems.

Cosmic Message is a different artwork depicting a symbol to celebrate the profound interconnectedness of our existence, weaving together the threads of individual and collective relationships that bind humanity to the Earth and the cosmos. Inspired by the transformative Overview Effect, it invites reflection on our shared responsibility to one another and our planet. On January 15, 2025, this artwork transcended boundaries, journeying aboard a lunar lander and becoming an enduring symbol of our connection to the Moon.