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INTRODUCTION

LUNAR SANCTUARY 00001 establishes the first nature sanctuary and first landform artwork on the Moon.

Scheduled to land in 2026, the project uses the wheel imprints of the Astrolab FLIP rover to draw a circular boundary at the lunar South Pole. This project merges art, planetary stewardship, and historic cultural opportunity, positioning sponsors as foundational patrons of off-Earth culture.

Sanctuary Location

Astrolab FLIP rover (Image courtesy of Astrolab)

Historic Opportunity
The first off-Earth nature sanctuary, the first landform artwork in space, and humanity’s first constructed site on the lunar surface.

Global Media Moment
Potential for coverage across science, culture, art, and aerospace outlets, amplified by the rising public focus on lunar activity.

Category Creation
A founding moment for the off-Earth art and entertainment movement, timed precisely as commercial access to space accelerates.

Individual, Family Office, & Brand Alignment
Sponsors become associated with lunar stewardship, responsible exploration, and become known as a key player in the cultural narrative of humanity’s expansion beyond Earth.

IP Portfolio and Multiple ROI Channels
Opportunities for naming rights, media licensing, NFTs, limited-edition physical and digital artifacts, branded content, Earth-based experiences, and mission-aligned product collaborations.

Longevity
The sanctuary’s boundary will endure for millennia due to the Moon’s static environment and lack of weather or erosion. The site will be a permanent cultural asset to be visited for generations.

INQUIRE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: samuel@samuelstubblefield.com / +1.206.399.4840

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Sponsorship includes:

  • Fees include professional promotion and communication of the project.

  • An invitation to visit the rover prior to launch.

  • An invitation to watch the launch, along with access to mission control during the landing.

  • Funding of a dedicated 3-month “Art + Space” curriculum for Artists for Humanity in NYC.

NOTES

  • The rover is expected to land in Q2 of 2026.

  • The rover will also contain a copy of the United States Constitution, as well as a seed bank from various species of trees and plants from across The United States.

  • Mission-aligned corporate sponsors are welcome.

  • Sponsors are invited to visit and take photos with the rover in the lab prior to launch.

  • Sponsors are invited to watch the launch.

  • Sponsors are invited to Mission Control to watch lunar activities, in real-time, alongside the crew.

  • Several cameras are mounted to the rover. Video and photos from the mission will be available to the Sponsor(s).

  • Mission-aligned logos, badges, symbols, and/or flags can be placed on the rover (visible to cameras).

  • Full Terms & Conditions available for serious potential sponsors.

  • PROCESS

    PHASE I: As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, the lander and FLIP rover are launched toward the lunar South Pole, beginning their transit to the Nobile Crater region.

    PHASE II: The rover will land on the lunar surface and will navigate to a hibernation zone within the Nobile Crater region.

    PHASE III: Once at the hibernation zone, the rover will begin to “draw” a circle using the imprints of its wheels to demarcate a protected zone, the first off-Earth nature sanctuary, and the first landform art in space.

    PHASE IV: Finally, the rover will complete a contiguous circle and begin to broadcast an internationally-recognized beacon, instructing other spacecraft and lunar vehicles to avoid disrupting the zone around the rover.

    INQUIRE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: samuel@samuelstubblefield.com / +1.206.399.4840

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