Space for Humanity

OVERVIEW EFFECT OF THE WEEK: Lisbon Flight Gives OE Vibes! No Need for micro-gravity to achieve the Overview Effect on this Lisbon night flight! Truly stunning views and a reminder to bring the OE practice into our everyday lives. Stay in the loop with everything Overview in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter on our website: spaceforhumanity.org #OverviewEffect #LisbonFlight #OEvibes #stunningviews #everydaylife #S4H #CitizenAstronauts

🚀 May 5, 1961 – Freedom 7: America’s First Human in Space! 🚀🌍 65 years ago today, Alan Shepard climbed into his Mercury capsule atop a Redstone rocket. He became the first American to fly in space. A quick 15 minute suborbital hop. Thunderous launch. Then weightlessness. From 116 miles up, Shepard looked down and radioed back: “What a beautiful view!” Freedom 7 proved humans could survive and work in space. It cleared the path for longer missions, orbital flights, and the Moon. One short ride. Huge impact. That glimpse from above planted the seed for the Overview Effect. Seeing Earth as one small, borderless home. At Space for Humanity, we are sending citizen astronauts from every background into orbit. They return inspired to protect and unite our shared world. From Freedom 7 to the future. The journey continues. 🌍✨ Image Courtesy of @nasa #TodayInSpaceHistory #Freedom7 #AlanShepard #FirstAmericanInSpace #OverviewEffect #SpaceForHumanity #CitizenAstronaut #2Space4Earth

🌎🚀 HURRY ARTEMIS II SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY ENDS TODAY! 🚀🌎 National Space Day is here, and the Artemis Swag Bag is still up for grabs! Win: signed Metal Earth Artemis SLS model kit, official Artemis II patch, limited S4H t-shirt, NASA kids poster, stickers, postcards, and more. Total value over $100. Closes EOD today! It’s completely free to enter. Just head to the link, sign up for the newsletter, follow us, share how you found Space for Humanity, and drop your t-shirt size. Takes under a minute. spaceforhumanity.org/artemis-swag-g… Tag someone who needs this swag in their life and help spread the word! Together we rise for Earth. #2Space4Earth @lunareplicas @nasa #S4H #Space4Humanity #spaceforhumanity #OverviewEffect #HumanSpaceflight #Giveaway #Giveaways #Win #Contest #GiveawayAlert #FreeGiveaway #EnterToWin

🌎🚀 ARTEMIS II SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY IS STILL UP FOR GRABS 🚀🌎 National Space Day is fast approaching and the Artemis Swag Bag is still up for grabs! Win: signed Metal Earth Artemis SLS model kit, official Artemis II patch, limited S4H t-shirt, NASA kids poster, stickers, postcards and more. Total value over $100. Closes Friday, May 1st on National Space Day. Free to enter. Takes under a minute. spaceforhumanity.org/artemis-swag-b… Tag someone who needs this swag in their life and help spread the word! Together we rise for Earth. #2Space4Earth

🌎🚀 ARTEMIS II SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY IS LIVE 🚀🌎 1968: Apollo 8 showed Earthrise and sparked Earth Day. Now Artemis II delivers Earthset. Our planet setting behind the Moon. Space pulls us closer to Earth, not away. Space for Humanity turns that view into real action. Win signed Artemis SLS model, official patch, S4H tee + more swag! Closes May 1 on National Space Day. Free entry → spaceforhumanity.org/artemis-swag-b… Tag a friend who loves space & Earth! Together we rise for Earth. #2Space4Earth

We got the call to join Luna Replicas for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes tour, and wow, what a ride. From the cockpit of the recovery helicopter at sunset to walking the decks of the USS John P. Murtha, standing next to the Artemis capsule fresh from splashdown, and hearing Captain Erik Kenny and the team share what it really takes to bring our astronauts home safely. Every detail, every hand on deck, every proud moment out there on the water; it all hits different when you see it up close. Watch the whole reel and witness the mission that brings us all closer to the stars, while keeping our feet firmly on Earth. @antonioperonace @lunareplicas @nasa #2Space4Earth #Artemis #NASA #ArtemisII #Splashdown #SpaceRecovery #HelicopterRecovery #OrionCapsule #USNavy #SpaceMission #ToTheMoonAndBack #HumanSpaceflight

One year ago, Amanda Nguyen fulfilled her childhood dream and flew to space. After pausing her astronaut aspirations to champion the rights of sexual assault survivors and passing historic legislation, she returned stronger than ever, leading to her Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Amanda’s journey from Earth advocate to space traveler is pure inspiration. Her voice echoes: no dream is too wild. What’s yours? Tell us in the comments! Watch the full reel and visit spaceforhumanity.org to join the movement. 'The Climb' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au @amandangocnguyen @lelandmelvin @blueorigin @aishabowe @gayleking @katyperry @laurensanchezbezos @spacekerianne #2Space4Earth #WomenInSpace #Astronaut #SpaceFlight #WomenInSTEM #DreamBig #SpaceExploration #Inspiration #BlueOrigin #NS31 #AllFemaleCrew #ReachForTheStars #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceForHumanity #NoDreamTooWild #STEMinspiration #AdvocateToAstronaut

2026 J.E.D.I. SPACE AWARD = DYLAN TAYLOR! At this year’s Yuri’s Night celebration, the space community honored one of its most inspiring voices for change with the 2026 J.E.D.I. Space Award. From Sian Proctor’s announcement to the beautiful tributes from astronauts, leaders, and our Space for Humanity family, the love for Dylan Taylor, our Founder and Chairman, was everywhere. This moment showed how far the vision has come. What started as an idea has grown into a real movement, one that has already sent everyday people to space and keeps building a future where humanity belongs among the stars. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up, spoke from the heart, and helped lift this mission higher. The best is still ahead. Soundtrack: First Snow by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au @dylantaylorspace @drsianproctor @antonioperonace @space_rach @spaceguy670 @astrosarasabry @repwhitesides @nagincox @spacehumanity @lorettahidalgowhitesides @lunareplicas @amandangocnguyen @repwhitesides #2Space4Earth #Space #NASA #Astronaut #SpaceExploration #YurisNight #YurisNight2026 #JEDISpaceAward #SpaceCommunity #CitizenAstronaut #SpaceForHumanity #Universe #Astronomy #ToSpaceForEarth

This is why we celebrate the Day of Human Spaceflight. Moments like this! The Artemis II crew, fresh from their journey around the Moon, radiating joy and unity. They didn’t go alone. They carried every dreamer, every child looking up at the night sky, every one of us who believes humanity’s greatest chapter is still ahead. Today we celebrate not just their return… but the beginning of a new era where space is for all of humanity. Tag someone who makes you believe in a bigger future 👇 @astro_christina @astro_reid @astrovicglover @astrojeremy @nasa @nasaartemis @nasaadmin #DayOfHumanSpaceflight #ArtemisII #SpaceForAll #NASA #2Space4Earth

🌊✨ Welcome home, Artemis II! Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy, you didn’t just circle the Moon… you carried every dreamer on Earth a little closer to the stars. After a record-breaking journey beyond Apollo’s reach, your Orion capsule kissed the Pacific in perfect harmony, reminding us that humanity’s greatest adventures always begin and end together. This is more than a safe return, it’s a beacon. The Moon is calling us back, and together we’re answering. The future is multi-planetary. The future is for all of us. 💫 @NASA #ArtemisII #WelcomeHome #SpaceForHumanity #MoonToEarth #HumanityInSpace

🚀 Tonight, humanity returns from the Moon. Join us LIVE for the Artemis II Splashdown / 4:30 pm PST / special guests including: Astronauts J.D. Russell, Aisha Bowe, Sara Sabry + space leaders Ari Eisenstat, Max Kaiserman, Loretta Whitesides, and hosts Antonio Peronace & Trace Dominguez youtube.com/watch?v=Qh14bL… #ArtemisII #Splashdown #MoonToEarth #SpaceForHumanity #WeAreAllAstronauts

Frank White joins us to talk EARTHSET — Artemis II’s stunning view of Earth from the Moon’s far side. A reminder of our fragility, our unity, and our shared home. WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION! youtu.be/xc6KL69jlLY

Here at Space for Humanity, we've just been stunned all day, trying to wrap our collective heads around what a profound moment we are experiencing as we receive these pictures of Earth - our home, from the orbit of the moon. This is our Earthrise moment, as the overview effect sweeps across the globe. Look through these pics and tell us what it stirs in you in the comments. Let's start the conversation. #2Space4Earth Images courtesy of @NASA #ArtemisII #space #space2inspire #SpaceNews #STEM #Moon #MoonShot

HURRY! Last chance to bid on this Project Hail Mary LEGO set! Autographed by Ryan Gosling, Andy Weir, and an extraordinary lineup of real astronauts including Dr. Sian Proctor, Leland Melvin, Ed Dwight, Sara Sabry, Amanda Nguyen, and Dylan Taylor, and it’s now up for auction! It even comes with an Earth hacky sack from the film, a copy of the book, and personalized thank yous from the astronauts. 100% of net proceeds support Space for Humanity, powering the planet’s first citizen astronaut program and making space accessible to dreamers from every background. Science fiction is becoming science fact. Will you be part of the mission? charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/… @charitybuzz @andyweirofficial @drsianproctor @lelandmelvin @dylantaylorspace @amandangocnguyen @astrosarasabry @lego #ProjectHailMary #CitizenAstronaut #SpaceForHumanity #LEGOxSpace #OneGiantLeap

Earthset... a modern Earthrise moment made possible by NASA's Artemis II. This is our moment to pause, reflect, and consider our place in the cosmos. This is us. This is Space for Humanity. #2space4earth #NASA #ArtemisII #space #space2inspire #SpaceNews #STEM #Moon #MoonShot

Victor Glover just looked back at Earth on the way to the Moon... and reminded us of the truth we forget on the ground: 'We're all one people.' Beautiful. United. One fragile oasis in the cosmos. This is the perspective shift humanity needs. Who's ready to build a better future together? 'Artemis' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au @NASA @astrovicglover @katvoltage @astrosarasabry @edjdwight @amandangocnguyen #SpaceForHumanity #ArtemisII #EarthFromSpace #2Space4Earth

🌍 One window. Infinite perspective. Astronaut Reid Wiseman captured this breathtaking view from Artemis II. Our pale blue dot hangs in the vastness of space, reminding us how connected we truly are. No borders. No divisions. Just one shared home. At Space for Humanity, we believe every human deserves the chance to experience this perspective, because seeing Earth from space doesn’t just change how you see the planet… ... it changes how you see each other. Who needs this reminder today? Tag them below 👇 @NASA @astro_reid @nasaartemis #SpaceForHumanity #ArtemisII #OverviewEffect #OneEarth #SpacePerspective #2Space4Earth

Space for Humanity was honored to attend the New York premiere of Project Hail Mary. Thank you to the filmmakers, cast, and partners who continue to inspire curiosity, courage, and a shared vision for our future in space. Stories like this remind us that space exploration is a journey that belongs to all of humanity. @projecthailmary @andyweirofficial @amazonmgmstudios @astrosarasabry @amandangocnguyen @sirishabandla @drsianproctor @lunareplicas @dylantaylorspace @drewgoddardfilms @antonioperonace @edjdwight @arieisenstat @lelandmelvin @neildegrassetyson @cleoabram @yemialchemist #Space #SpaceForHumanity #2Space4Earth #Premiere #RyanGosling #ProjectHailMAry #BumpMyFist

The ground shook. The sky ignited. And for one unforgettable moment, we weren’t just watching history, we were standing inside it. Yesterday, we were on the ground to witness NASA’s Artemis II blast-off carrying the first humans to leave low Earth orbit since Apollo. Four astronauts. One giant step toward a multi-planetary future. At Space for Humanity, we believe space isn’t reserved for a few. It’s the birthright of every dreamer on this planet. This launch wasn’t just for NASA. It was for every child staring up at the Moon tonight wondering… “Could that be me one day?” The answer is YES. Find out how @ spaceforhumanity.org Tag someone who needs to see this. Let’s grow the movement. 'Artemis' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. scottbuckley.com.au @NASA @nasaartemis #ArtemisII #SpaceForAll #HumanityToTheMoon #2Space4Earth #RocketLaunch #NASA

We're LIVE on the ground at @nasaartemis, and things are really heating up now! Here's a live pic of Earth's intrepid crew as they prepare to launch to the moon! The pic was snapped by Deputy Assoc Admin of NASA, and friend of the org @caseyswails! Stay tuned as we go LIVE @ this historic launch! #2Space4Earth Godspeed @astro_reid @astrovicglover @astro_christina @astrojeremy @NASA #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA #ToTheMoon #SpaceExploration