Your story. In space.
We invite you to share your space story and launch it into space.
Mission 01
Launch from NASA Wallops
Can a story change the way we explore space?
Humans have imagined what space exploration might look like for years and put their imagination into stories – from science fiction books to movies. These stories sparked the actual development of space transportation systems, stations, and exploration missions. Even the constellations we enjoy at night have their own unique tales.
The STORIES of Space Project™ collects your stories and carries them to space on a satellite launched from historic Cape Canaveral, FL. The inaugural launch flew on August 4, 2023, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The satellite has a unique payload to the International Space Station, where it is being exposed to the harshness of space for six months and then returned to Earth. The STORIES Project™ (Story SD cards Testing and On-board Research on the International Space Station Experiment and Survey) not only flies stories to space but will also help determine ideal data storage hardware for future commercial space applications. The first 300+ human stories are currently in orbit on the International Space Station!
The STORIES of Space is a rare opportunity for you to share your personal space narrative. Each week, one of the submitted pieces flown in space will be selected and debuted worldwide on the Casual Space Podcast, where we will read your entire story. This experience makes space accessible to everyone and will change how we explore space—one story at a time.
You have a story. It’s a story within you you've been crafting for some time… about space.
Your story has the potential to change the way we explore space, but opportunities to share your story have been limited, challenging, and undiscovered. Until today.
Today, a simple story will fly to space, changing how we explore it.
Your story. Right here, right now.
Mission 03 Team
Liam Smith
Mission 03 Intern
Liam Smith grew up in Guelph, Ontario and is currently studying International Development at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
”Space has been a lifelong passion of mine and I'm an avid amateur astronomer. I'm currently the President of the Dalhousie Astronomy Society and I'm particularly interested in space policy and governance. I was drawn to STORIES of Space Mission 03 because I think it's important to find ways to connect people with space and get them excited about the growing space industry. Plus, Mission 03 is special for Canadians because it's launching from Canada's first commercial spaceport which is right here in Nova Scotia! I'm grateful and excited to join the team as the STORIES of Space Mission 03 intern.”
Ewen Mackenzie-Whyte
Student Ambassador
Ewen MacKenzie-Whyte is a student from Halifax attending Mount Allison University studying Physics and Computer Science with the goal of contributing to the Artemis missions.
”I was drawn to the STORIES mission because of my interest in the data-storage testing that the mission is doing for the advancement of spaceflight.”
Cici Hall
Student Ambassador
Cici is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering with a specialization in management sciences at Toronto Metropolitan University. Cici had previously co-established the Canadian Space Conference and the Canadian Analog Research Expedition with SEDS-Canada and led a team in Arctic Norway as the Principal Investigator for the European Space Agency's "Fly a Rocket!" program.
“I am excited about the Stories of Space project because it offers a unique platform for people from diverse communities and backgrounds to express themselves creatively and get involved with space!”
Parul Hedau
Student Ambassador
Parul is a third year Astrophysics student from Markham, Ontario.
“Having the honour of being a STORIES Student Ambassador has felt like a dream come true to share my passion for space. I'm grateful and excited to help create an empowering environment for my peers and communities all around to learn more about this incredible project. Apart from gazing at the cosmos every now and then, you can find me painting, hiking, spending time with my loved ones or at the taekwondo gym getting in a couple kicks!”
Partners
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Support for STORIES of Space includes:
Thank you!
MIT & ASU
