Japanese Man Sponsors First Civilian Travelers to the Moon

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The first civilians are set to travel to the moon in 2023.

The first civilian lunar orbital mission called the "dearMoon project" will launch in 2023. Japanese entrepreneur, Yusaku Maezawa (MZ) purchased "all the seats aboard this rocket. Wishing to give as many talented individuals as possible the opportunity to go, he announced in March 2021 his plans to choose 8 are members from across the world from 1 million people worldwide"

After selecting his crew members, he thanked all applicants.

"Thank you so much to everyone who sent in their applications. It was heart to hear so many stories from applicants residing in 249 countries and regions who have so much enthusiasm for space. It is unfortunate that I cannot take all of you with me, but I look forward to going on this lunar trip with all your challenges and passion close to. my heart. I hope for your ongoing support as I continue bringing you update with this project"


1. Steve Aoki, D.J., producer and electronic dance music artist with several Billboard-charting studio albums;
2. Tim Dodd, YouTube creator of the "Everyday Astronaut" channel (Dodd has interviewed SpaceX founder Elon Musk multiple times on camera);
3. Yemi A.D., artist and choreographer known for his work with JAD Dance Company and with Ye (formerly Kanye West);
4. Karim Iliya, photographer whose publications include National Geographic Magazine;
5. Rhiannon Adam, a photographer who has been supported by the BBC/Royal Geographical Society and won multiple awards, according to their website
6. Brendan Hall, filmmaker on projects such as the two-hour documentary "Blood Sugar Rising" about diabetes in the United States, according to the Internet Movie Database
7. Dev Joshi, an "Indian television actor known for portraying the role of Baal Veer in Sony Sab's Baal Veer and Baalveer Returns," according to the Internet Movie Database
8. T.O.P., a South Korean rapper known as the lead for the boy band Big Bang;
9. Two backup members: dancer Miyu, and snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington.


Sources: www.dearmoon.earth and space.com

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