Art Rocket Project:
Attend the Launch

Inspired by the success of the MoonDAO and Unity Foundation Art Rocket Project in Brazil, we're excited to launch a contest that carries forward its legacy and gives you the chance to attend the rocket launch in person in Kazakhstan! The Art Rocket Project in Brazil combined space exploration with art therapy for oncology patients, culminating with their artwork set to be launched on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome (22-29 November 2025).

Now, it's your turn to dream big and propose the next innovative project for MoonDAO, while joining an unforgettable trip to witness the Soyuz Art Rocket launch live at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan!

View finalists and vote for the candidate or candidates you believe should get the chance to attend the launch. Distribute your voting power (square root of vMOONEY balance) as a percentage between the candidates. You can vote for multiple people.

Baikonur Launch

About the Inspiration: Art Rocket Project in Brazil

The Art Rocket Project (MDP-181) brought hope to over 500 oncology patients through art therapy workshops in Rio de Janeiro, Natal, Brasília and Foz do Iguacu. Patients' drawings of their dreams will be incorporated into a collage on this Soyuz rocket, symbolizing the intersection of space dreams and human resilience.

Led by MoonDAO and the Unity Foundation, and accompanied by astronaut and cardiologist Eiman Jahangir and Russian cosmonaut Denis Matveev, the mission partnered with local universities, an analog station, and hospitals or clinics around Brazil to promote democratizing access to space while addressing social issues like cancer support. This project exemplifies MoonDAO's mission to unite space innovation with global social impact.

Contest Details

Building on this legacy, submit your idea for MoonDAO's next major project. Your idea should innovatively blend:

  • Space exploration: Elements from the space sector, such as research, science, technology, education and even art.
  • Social impact: Tackling a key social issue, like health, education, environmental challenges, or community empowerment.
  • Country focus: Centered on a specific country or region to amplify reach and relevance with the theme of international collaboration.

Submission Requirements

  • Project Description: A concise written summary of your idea (maximum 500 words), outlining the concept, integration of themes, and expected impact.
  • Short Video: A 2–3 minute video pitch explaining your project posted on social media and tagging MoonDAO, its inspiration from the Art Rocket Project, and why it deserves to be MoonDAO's next venture.
  • All contestants must be MoonDAO citizens by the submission deadline.

Deadline

All entries must be submitted by October 2, 2025.

How to Submit

Send your written statement and a link to your video posted on social media to info@moondao.com. Make sure your idea aligns with MoonDAO's ethos of making space accessible to all while creating positive change on Earth, and make sure to tag MoonDAO.

This contest is your chance to extend the Art Rocket Project's legacy, propose ideas that inspire, unite, and propel humanity forward. Enter now for a chance to join us at the launch!

In the event of more than 10 submissions, a selection committee will determine the top 10 candidates who will go up for a vote by MoonDAO Members to determine the finalist and runners-up.

Prize Details

  • MoonDAO will provide up to $1,200 to partially cover travel expenses to Moscow, Russia, where the selected applicant will spend 2 days exploring the city before heading to Baikonur.
  • Our partners will cover the round-trip travel from Moscow to Baikonur, including 5 days at the Baikonur Cosmodrome with hotel accommodations, meals, and a special program included.
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