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Launch

Launch Date:

4 March 2024

Launch Mission:

Transporter-10

Launch Operator:

SpaceX

Rocket:

Falcon 9

Launch Vehicle:

Launch Location:

Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA

COSPAR id:

In Space

Host:

NASA PY4 cubesat

Type:

Satellite, Cubesat

Operator:

NASA

Location:

Low Earth Orbit

COSPAR id:

Return

Return Date:

Return Mission:

Return Vehicle:

Landing Location:

COSPAR id:

Updated:

5/7/24

status:

Operational

Mission Profile

Partners:

Children from The Neighborhood Academy

School children

Artist(s)

Collection

This artwork is part of a collection:

n.a.

n.a.

The PY4 Space Art Mission, a collaboration between The Spacecraft Agency, NASA Ames Research Center, Astrobotic Moonshot Museum, and The Neighborhood Academy, brought kids' art to outer space in a spectacular display of creativity and innovation. This project, The Spacecraft Agency's third art-in-space mission, aimed to inspire children and showcase their artistic talents on a cosmic scale.

The PY4 Space Art Mission, a collaboration between The Spacecraft Agency, NASA Ames Research Center, Astrobotic Moonshot Museum, and The Neighborhood Academy, brought kids' art to outer space in a spectacular display of creativity and innovation. This project, The Spacecraft Agency's third art-in-space mission, aimed to inspire children and showcase their artistic talents on a cosmic scale. ​ The adventure kicked off with a visit to the Moonshot Museum, where children immersed themselves in the wonders of space exploration. Guided by educators and NASA staff, they learned about the intersection of art and space, igniting their imaginations. ​ Luke Idziak, The Spacecraft Agency's curator and NASA Spacecraft Systems Designer, shared captivating stories and insights, inspiring the children to explore their creativity and dream of the possibilities beyond Earth's atmosphere. Next, the children participated in a workshop, where they created drawings inspired by the Golden Record—a symbol of humanity's shared heritage and aspirations. ​ With their drawings completed, Idziak took them to NASA's labs where the artworks were carefully laser-cut onto kapton tape, a durable material suitable for space travel. These then adorned the solar panels of four NASA PY4 cubesats, transforming them into celestial canvases carrying the dreams of young artists into the cosmos. ​ The PY4 cubesats were launched on March 4th 2024 onboard the SpaceX Transporter 10 mission, and are currently in Low Earth Orbit. More info on: thespacecraft.agency
Dimensions:

+/- 7 x 5 cm

Medium:

Laser etched kapton tape on spacecraft solar panel

Genre:

PY4

Children from The Neighborhood Academy

USA

2024

2024

Operational
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