NASA Lets You Send Your Name To Mars On Upcoming Mission
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Ever dreamed of making a name for yourself in such a profound way that it transcends the universe? Well, with NASA’s intriguing program, it’ll echo right into Mars.
The space agency successfully launched the names of nearly 11 million people into the Red Planet when the Perseverance rover made it up there. Luckily for those who missed out, it is reopening the option to ‘Send Your Name to Mars’ on a future mission.
The opportunity to have your name carried to the planet was prominently termed as a ‘Boarding Pass’ in the past, but given the recent interest in actual space travel (and hotels!), that can seem quite confusing in today’s context.
To sign up, simply enter NASA’s form with your name, country, and postal code. If you also include your email address, you’ll be placed on a ‘Frequent Flyer’ list and NASA will inform you each time your ‘Boarding Pass’ checks into Mars.
Submitted names are reviewed by administrators at the space agency. NASA assures that the names won’t be shared publicly, and that details shared will never be used for commercial marketing.
Names will travel to Mars by being etched onto a microchip. At least for the foreseeable future, this might be your only ticket to the Red Planet.
[via Thrillist, cover image via Shutterstock]
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