A Unique Opportunity Awaits: Join the "dearMoon" Mission
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Chapter 1: The Future of Space Tourism
The "dearMoon" project presents an extraordinary chance for individuals to embark on a journey around the Moon, potentially marking the dawn of space tourism. Spearheaded by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and funded by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, this groundbreaking flight is scheduled for 2023. Initially revealed in 2018, the project coincides with NASA's upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
Maezawa originally aimed to select artists for this unforgettable experience, but he has since broadened his criteria to include people from diverse backgrounds. This week-long voyage to the Moon promises to be an unforgettable adventure, resonating with the aspirations of millions dreaming of space travel.
The entrepreneur has established two main criteria for selecting participants: the ability to contribute positively to society through their space journey and a commitment to support fellow crew members with shared goals. He announced the competition via his Twitter account.
Section 1.1: Selection Process
According to the official project website, the selection of crew members will follow a five-step process:
- Pre-registration by March 14
- Initial screening completed by March 21
- Assignment
- Online interview followed by a final interview
- Medical checkup, to be completed by late May 2021
“It will be 10 to 12 people in all, but I will be inviting 8 people to come along on the ride. I hope that together we can make it a fun trip.”
~ Yusaku Maezawa
Section 1.2: The Mission Overview
In the introductory video about the mission, Elon Musk explains that this privately funded endeavor aims to take humans farther from Earth than ever before. The spacecraft will orbit the Moon before making its way back home.
The video titled "Free moon Starship SpaceX project 2023 | Dearmoon | Maezawa and Elon Musk" provides insights into the mission's goals and expectations.
While there are many potential challenges to overcome before the mission, such as previous failures with the Mars ship prototype, Musk remains optimistic. He has assured that the Starship will complete multiple orbits before the actual mission. Despite his audacious claims, Musk has a track record of delivering on his promises. So, let’s remain hopeful for this ambitious venture.
Chapter 2: Training and Preparation
In the video titled "Polaris Dawn Crew trains for EPIC Spacewalk w/ SpaceX Crew Dragon & Starship fully fueled & vertical," viewers can observe how the crew prepares for their upcoming missions.
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