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Author's Words Rocket to the Moon
6 Jun
Summary
- Jennifer Shelby's stories will be archived on the moon via NASA's Artemis program.
- The Lunar Codex uses NanoFiche technology to miniaturize works on durable metal.
- This cultural archive includes contributions from 264 countries and 156 Indigenous nations.
New Brunswick author Jennifer Shelby is set to have her short story collection, "Borrowed Wings and other stories," permanently archived on the moon. This endeavor is part of the Lunar Codex, an initiative utilizing NASA's Artemis program to preserve global culture.
Founded by physicist Samuel Peralta, the Lunar Codex employs NanoFiche technology. This method miniaturizes literary and artistic works onto durable nickel, ensuring their longevity for billions of years on the lunar surface. Peralta's project has gathered contributions from 264 countries and 156 Indigenous nations, aiming to create a comprehensive record of human creativity.
Shelby's stories, described as contemporary fairytales, will be included in the upcoming Lunar Codex payload, scheduled for launch this winter. The prospect of her work journeying to space evokes a sense of wonder for Shelby, who is already contemplating future stories inspired by this unique experience and the possibility of life discovering them.
