Processing the first 50 slots of Writers on the Moon went quickly enough that I’ve made the call to open up all 125 slots. Those slots are filled with people who have already applied. I’m already getting requests from people as to how they can get a slot on the Writers on the Moon, so let me be clear: applications are closed, and the slots are filled. Sorry!
We have a total of 125 Writers and 8 Stowaways on our payload (Stowaways are reader/fan slots that were given away by SKQ earlier in January).
However, we’re going to have a lot of fun along the way, so I highly encourage everyone to subscribe to the Writers on the Moon newsletter (whether you’re a Writer, Stowaway, or just a space enthusiast along for the fun)!
Thank you to everyone for your excitement and enthusiasm about the project! You’re what makes this fun. And working together toward something positive for the future? That’s something we all need in our lives.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
My assistant, Noelle, and I are working hard to process all the payloads. We need to make sure everyone gets their files uploaded properly, everything is organized, and we’re not missing anything. Writers should be working on their README files, basically the “story behind the stories” about how they chose which files to send (which books and why, what other images and materials; we’ve even got space-related songs going to the Moon!). My plan is to host those stories on the website.
FIRST: get the payload ready to deliver to Astrobotic by March 1st.
SECOND: fun stuff related to the payload (coming soon! Watch the newsletter and the blog for that)
THIRD: after we get the payload delivered, then we’ll update the website with all the fun things.
After payload delivery, there will be more cool things to come (besides updates to the website with everyone’s books and links and stories). We’ll get insider updates and pictures when they insert our payload into the lander. Later this summer/fall, we’ll get images and videos of the launch, lunar orbit insertion, descent to the surface, and the Moon landing!
So much fun ahead!
Stay safe, my friends!
Sue
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