Imagine looking at the Moon and knowing a tiny part of you is actually travelling around it. Not you, but your name, stored safely inside a real NASA spacecraft. That’s exactly what NASA is offering with its upcoming Artemis II mission. And the best part is it’s free, and anyone in the world can join. NASA is letting people submit their names to be placed on a digital memory card that will fly with astronauts around the Moon in 2026. For space lovers, students, science enthusiasts or anyone who just wants a cool story to tell, it feels like a simple way to be part of history. What this campaign is all about According to NASA, people from any country can register their name and get a personalised digital boarding pass. All submitted names will be stored on an SD card that will be placed inside the ‘Orion spacecraft,’ which will fly with the Artemis II crew around the Moon and return to Earth. The boarding pass is symbolic, but it becomes a unique keepsake, especially for those who may never get to travel to space themselves. Also read: ISRO unveils Chandrayaan-2 data for study of moon’s polar regions
What Artemis II will do Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis programme. Four astronauts will spend about 10 days flying around the Moon to test how the spacecraft performs in deep space. NASA says the mission is important because: The success of Artemis II will shape future Moon landings and the long-term goal of sending humans to Mars. This spacecraft will travel farther from Earth than any astronaut-carrying vehicle has ever gone. Adding public names to the mission is NASA’s way of making people around the world feel connected to the next chapter of space exploration. How to sign up for NASA’s Artemis II name-submission Step 1: Visit the official NASA registration page Go to NASA’s “Send Your Name” portal for Artemis II. Step 2: Enter your name Type the name you want to send around the Moon. You can submit your own or add names of friends, family, or anyone you want. Step 3: Create a 4-digit PIN
This PIN helps you access your boarding pass later. Step 4: Submit your details
Click ‘Submit’ to complete the registration. Step 5: Download your boarding pass
Your personalised pass will appear instantly. Save, print, or keep it on your phone. Step 6: Share it, if you want
NASA encourages people to share their passes on social media. Step 7: Register before the deadline
The campaign is free, open worldwide, and available till 21 January 2026. Also read: Starlink begins demo runs in Mumbai ahead of India launch
Want to join the Artemis II journey? Visit NASA’s registration page, enter your name, and get your boarding pass. A few seconds today could become a memory you treasure forever.
What happens to your name during the mission
Your name will be stored on a digital memory card inside the Orion spacecraft. It will: Once the mission ends, the memory card becomes part of NASA’s mission archives. It’s symbolic, but many see it as a once-in-a-lifetime memento that makes them feel included in a major space mission. Why NASA wants the world to participate NASA says the idea behind this initiative is to spark curiosity and remind people that space exploration is for everyone. The Artemis programme isn’t only about returning to the Moon, it’s about preparing for life and traveling deeper into space. Inviting the public symbolically helps build excitement, interest in science, and support for future missions. Also read: PM Modi inaugurates India’s first private orbital rocket named ‘Vikram-I’
Important things to know before signing up Why does this feel meaningful? Not all of us can become astronauts, but almost everyone has dreamed of space. Sending your name around the Moon brings you emotionally closer to that dream.
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For kids, it might light a spark that leads to a future in space science. For adults, it’s a reminder of the wonder we felt as children while looking at the night sky. It’s a small action, but it connects you to a mission that will be remembered for decades.
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