NASA is seeking poets and other creative storytellers to help document its Artemis mission to the Moon and other ambitious projects. The space agency has issued a call for proposals targeting filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, storytellers, poets, and others to share the narratives of its missions with a global audience.
Artemis and Beyond
The initiative covers the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon, as well as other endeavors such as plans to send a nuclear reactor to Mars by 2028, constructing a base on the lunar surface, and conducting test flights. NASA hopes the collaboration will "share the stories of NASA’s missions with the widest audience possible and inspire the next generation of explorers," according to the call for proposals.
What Creators Can Expect
Successful applicants will be invited to NASA program facilities to learn about the missions, interview personnel, and spend several days experiencing the program firsthand. The opportunity is primarily for US-based creators, though international collaborators on American teams may also be considered. Up to ten individuals or teams are expected to be selected in the first round, with additional opportunities likely to arise.
Creators will not receive payment for their work. NASA describes the arrangement as "mutually beneficial," with each party covering their own costs. Interested parties must submit proposals by the end of June, with detailed instructions available on NASA's website.
