NASA’s Artemis II Mission Invites Public to Send Names to the Moon | How to Participate

NASA is offering people across the world a once in a lifetime chance to be symbolically part of the next great leap in human space exploration. The Artemis II "Send Your Name" campaign allows individuals to submit their names to travel on a historic mission the first crewed lunar flyby in over half a century.

As Artemis II prepares for its launch no later than April 2026, your name could orbit the Moon and be stored digitally aboard the Orion spacecraft.

What is the "Send Your Name to Artemis II" Program?

This initiative transcends geographical boundaries and age restrictions, opening up the world to join mankind's path to the Moon. Names entered will be uploaded onto a memory card and flown on Artemis II with the crew.

The spacecraft will cruise about 7,400 kilometers above the lunar surface while carrying the dreams and names of millions on Earth with it. The participant receives a personalized digital boarding pass as their contribution to history in space.

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How to Embark on This Experience?

It is easy and absolutely free to become part of this endeavor:

• Visit on official website of www.nasa.gov.
• Then, enter your name, email address and language preference like English or Spanish.
• Click on the form and enter to receive your own customized digital boarding pass.
• Every name will be stored on a memory card on board the Orion spacecraft for the entire 10-day mission to the Moon. The Deadline for submitting the form is January 21, 2026.

The Artemis II Crew: Who Are They?

Artemis II will be piloted by a seasoned and diverse crew:

• Reid Wiseman is a Commander at NASA
• Victor Glover is a Pilot at NASA
• Christina Koch is a Mission Specialist at NASA
• Jeremy Hansen is a Mission Specialist at the Canadian Space Agency
• Anthony Tran is a Pilot at NASA

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This will be the first time humans will travel to the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Why Artemis II Matters for the Future?

Artemis II is not just going back to the space near the Moon but also serve as a technology testing ground for missions into the cosmos. The mission will test Orion's life support system and readiness for operations opening the way for Artemis III which will be returning astronauts near the Moon's south pole. Artemis II is an essential step in sending humans to Mars within a couple of decades.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational use only. For official details and mission updates, visit NASA’s website or follow its verified media channels.