February 26, 2025

We just witnessed a two-inch version of our wafer launch to the lunar surface with Lunar Outpost and Intuitive Machines, 7.19pm EST on February 26, 2025! This mission symbolizes our collective aspiration to make space a shared legacy for all. We invite you to join us in this historic moment by watching the lunar landing live. Replay the launch and get ready for the landing! The touchdown is planned on March 6, around noon EST.

February 25, 2025

Data from the devices will help future astronauts navigate the moon’s south polar region, search for frozen water and bring 1234 messages in 64 languages to its surface.

May 24, 2023

A Q+A with researchers from the Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology in Space (HUMANS) project will be livestreamed on May 28 at 10am EDT using the link above. Watch this livestream in person at the MIT Museum (see an update below)!

May 23, 2023

The museum invites you to witness a historic moment as astronauts unveil a six-inch silicon wafer etched with voices from around the world. This unique event exploring the significance of space, and the power of art, nanotechnology, and global representation will feature a live 20-minute Q&A with members of the MIT HUMANS project team and the astronauts aboard the ISS beginning at 10:00am. May 28 - 10:00am (note: the Museum will open early at 9:30am) Free with museum admission No pre-registration required. Following the livestream, attendees can view the “back up” wafer and meet the MIT students and staff who conceived of this modern take on NASA’s famous “Golden Record.”

May 22, 2023

The spaceflight sets the stage for the aging International Space Station’s private successors, and for an influx of paying customers.

May 21, 2023

The four-person Axiom Space crew flew to space in SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft atop its Falcon 9 rocket to participate in the mission, including working and living on the orbiting laboratory to implement a full manifest of science, outreach, and commercial activities.

May 8, 2023

The HUMANS nanowafer, an MIT Space Exploration Initiative project, will travel to the ISS this month, and later to the Moon, carrying messages in more than 64 languages from over 80 countries.

May 2, 2023

During Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), the crew will dedicate time engaging with students, educators, and the public about the importance of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM). The Ax-2 crew will conduct a series of science investigations and demonstrations while working with students on Earth, including through amateur radio, a student art competition from space, educational kits, and engaging in student-led projects with universities like MIT. The Ax-2 crew hopes to inspire youth around the world to pursue opportunities in space and educate them through STEAM demonstrations while aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

May 1, 2023

This month's After Dark promises to be out of this world! Learn about the record of voices being sent to the International Space Station by a team of MIT students and researchers. Unravel the mysteries of new exoplanets through hands-on activities, and take a close look at objects from our collection including those related to the Apollo missions. Join us as we investigate the question, what does space mean to you?

July 20, 2021

A student-run project is collecting messages from around the world, using nanotechnology to etch them on a disk, and sending the disk to the International Space Station.