4SPACE has coordinated artwork from internationally acclaimed artist Jeff Koons to be placed permanently on the Moon. This is part of a world-first initiative aimed at creating the first-ever art gallery on the Moon. The launch which is scheduled for February 2024 is in collaboration with Intuitive Machines and is part of NASA's Artemis missions. | Media.com

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Here it is…4SPACE’s art cube has officially landed on the Moon…with a photo to prove it!

Albeit Odysseus tilted over on its side the art cube protecting Jeff Koons’ Moon Phases project has completed a success mission. 4SPACE is delighted to have conceived and delivered the first art gallery to the Moon!

Jeff Koons: Moon Phases

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We did it! This is so incredible! A big thank you to everyone who has supported my journey and a special mention to the team from Intuitive Machines for sticking the landing! We officially have artwork on the Moon!

Credit: Intuitive Machines

In just over an hour we should have touchdown on the Moon! As you can see I’m slightly nervous…3+ years of hard work has gone into this 😬

At 4:24PM ET today my art gallery is scheduled to touchdown on the Moon! So exciting!!! You can watch it live-streamed here - https://go.nasa.gov/49Dw6bW
UPDATE: IM-1 is doing another lap of the Moon’s orbit. Estimated landing time now 6:24PM ET.

This photo was taken less than 48 hours ago of the IM-1 lunar landing carrying the 4SPACE payload in lunar orbit. It is orbiting the Moon approximately 60 miles (93 km) from the Moon's surface.

Credit: Intuitive Machines

To the Moon with Love has been out baseline motto from the beginning of this project, as we know it’s important to develop everything with the lens of sustainability and impact to the lunar environment. We ensure that our art brings love and harmony to the Moon, reflecting not only our commitment to space exploration but also our dedication to preserving the beauty of the celestial bodies we explore. In crafting our installations and artistic expressions, we employ cutting-edge technologies and materials that have minimal impact on the lunar landscape.

Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us; it's a guiding principle that informs every decision we make. Our team of engineers and artists collaborate to design structures that blend seamlessly with the lunar environment, leaving no trace behind. To the Moon with Love is not just a project; it's a vision for a sustainable and harmonious future beyond our planet. We aim to inspire others to approach space exploration with a mindset rooted in ecological responsibility.

As we extend our reach into the cosmos, we carry the values of environmental stewardship with us, ensuring that our presence in space leaves a positive legacy for future generations.

Our commitment to love goes beyond the artistic realm; it extends to the technologies we use and the methods we employ. We actively research and develop advancements that minimize waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact.

By pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to set new standards for sustainable space exploration. To the Moon with Love is a testament to the power of creativity and technology working hand in hand to create a positive impact on the universe.

As we journey into the unknown, guided by the principles of love and sustainability, we invite others to join us in this cosmic endeavor, fostering a shared commitment to caring for the cosmic wonders that grace our night sky.

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Loving Art to the Moon and Back

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4SPACE's art gallery is in space! These pictures were taken today from the Intuitive Machines IM-1 lunar lander above Earth. You can see the 4SPACE art gallery containing the Jeff Koons Moon Phases moons on the left just behind the payload in the foreground. What a view!

My art gallery has officially detached from the SpaceX rocket and is bound for the Moon about the IM-1 lunar lander! This marks a significant milestone in the journey to the Moon as the most challenging aspects are now complete...all being well in 8 days time we should be landing safely on the Moon. I encourage you to watch the video...it is so beautiful to see - https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1758022464326840739?s=20

Credit: SpaceX

My payload of Jeff Koons artwork on the big screen at the Banana Creek Viewing platform! So happy to be able to celebrate this exciting occasion for 4SPACE and the space industry with Media.com's founder, James Mawhinney. This was taken only a few minutes before the lights went out ready for lift-off!

<h3>4SPACE is placing art on the Moon</h3><p>4SPACE has coordinated a world-first initiative to place art on the Moon. This signifies a major step forward for humankind as a commercial payload carrying artwork by internationally acclaimed artist Jeff Koons is bound for the Moon.</p><p>The launch is scheduled for 12:57AM on 14 February 2024 from the historic Apollo launchpad 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.</p><h3>The cube</h3><p>125 unique sculptures by Jeff Koons have been placed in a transparent cube designed and tested by 4SPACE. The cube will be fastened to a lunar lander by Intuitive Machines which will be placed inside a SpaceX rocket for an 8-day trip to the Moon which is scheduled to land on 22 February 2024.</p><p>The artwork will become permanent fixture on the Moon in its South Pole due to lunar weather conditions being more favorable.</p><h3>The artwork</h3><p>After securing the rights in 2021 to one of approximately 15 payloads on the Intuitive Machines lunar lander (the only commercial payload), 4SPACE approached renowned artist Jeff Koons in for his ideas on what to place within the cube.</p><p>A decision was reached to create 125 moons, each approximately 1-inch in diameter, representing the different phases of the Moon. Each moon would represent a person of historical significance to the advancement of Earth in art, music, travel and other cultural ways.</p><p>Each moon has a corresponding 15-inch version which will remain on Earth along with a corresponding NFT (non-fungible token) representing the artwork.</p><h3>The process</h3><p>The process of coordinating, testing, securing and getting the necessary approvals and funding to send a payload to the Moon is incredibly challenging. 4SPACE is fortunately a pioneer in helping organizations and individuals transform their products, services and brands beyond Earth, and into space.</p><p>In the Jeff Koons Moon Phases initiative the cube created by 4SPACE had to undergo a series of testing including:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vibration checks<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;radiation checks<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;temperature checks<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and many more…</p><p>to ensure the payload would withstand not only the 8-day journey to the Moon, but being a permanent fixture on the Moon's surface for many years to come.</p><h3>Special thanks</h3><p>My team and I are grateful for the many people, scientists, authorities and investors who assisted us along the way to ensure the cube achieved compliance with NASA's standards.</p><p>Special mention also to Jeff Koons for his inspirational ideas and collaboration, Intuitive Machines for accepting 4SPACE as a payload on IM-1, Pace Gallery for helping showcase this special achievement, and Media.com for celebrating this world-first by making me the first profile on Media.com.</p><p>I am thrilled to have an official launch date (14 February 2024 at 12:57AM ET) and are looking forward to celebrating this remarkable achievement for humankind, women, and the space industry.</p>

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This will take off from the historic Apollo site at Cape Canaveral.

Launch of SpaceX Rocket to the Moon carrying 4SPACE Payload

Intuitive Machines - Testing Complete 12 Feb 2024.pdf.pdf

The mission is a go! Check out this media release from Intuitive Machines. Credit: NASA and Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines Completes Testing with SpaceX

This photo was taken just prior to IM-1 being loaded into the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fairing, ready for blast-off to the Moon on Valentines Day.

Photo taken of the 4SPACE cube attached to IM-1

4SPACE and Jeff Koons successfully completed integration of the 4SPACE Cube at the Houston Space Port.

Integration Day

We assembled our flight cube and our qualification cube. We had to test the cube at 3x the SpaceX vibration frequency and the flight unit to GEVS. This photo is of me testing the cube.

Final Cube Assembly Day

4SPACE has coordinated artwork from internationally acclaimed artist Jeff Koons to be placed permanently on the Moon. This is part of a world-first initiative aimed at creating the first-ever art gallery on the Moon. The launch which is scheduled for February 2024 is in collaboration with Intuitive Machines and is part of NASA's Artemis missions.

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Reveling in past and future human achievements, Jeff Koons has drawn inspiration from the Moon as a symbol of curiosity and determination. Hopeful and transcendent, his new project offers viewers a sense of perspective about their place in the vast universe, encouraging profound reflection and contemplation.

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 is taking the Intuitive Machines lunar lander which is transporting the art cube to the Moon.

Intuitive Machines are creators of the Lunar Lander which we are using to create the world's first art gallery on the Moon.

Jeff Koons: Moon Phases is presented by Pace Verso, Pace Gallery's hub for integrated Web3 artworks.