Art in Space Launches on Blue Origin's NS-12 Mission

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Blue Origin’s long-term vision is to have “millions of people living and working in space." As they test their New Shepherd capsule for space tourism and rapid reusability (NS-12 is the 6th flight of this particular booster), Blue Origin is partnering with various groups to fly fun and exciting experiments. Their NS-12 mission features Art in Space, a collaboration with the rock band OK Go to fly two student art projects.

Art in Space is a fantastic example of mixing creativity and science. In a recent interview with The Space Resource, actor Cas Anvar recalled a discussion with Blue Origin’s CEO Jeff Bezos about the role of artists in space exploration.

“I asked Jeff ‘What’s my role in all this?’ He looked at the audience and asked, ‘How many of you chose your vocation in space because of something you watched or read in science fiction?’ And 90% of the audience raised their hands. He turned to me and said, ‘The dreamers are essential to tell us what our future can be. And then, our job is to manifest it. We need the inspiration that comes from the dreamers and storytellers.’”

— Cas Anvar, actor

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