Children from The Neighborhood Academy
PY4
2024
Laser etched kapton tape on spacecraft solar panel
+/- 7 x 5 cm
status:
A collection of children's drawings resulting from a workshop, laser etched on thermoregulatory film, attached to the spacecraft's outer body panel.
The PY4 Space Art Mission, a collaboration between The Spacecraft Agency, NASA Ames Research Center, Astrobotic Moonshot Museum, and The Neighborhood Academy, brought kids' art to outer space in a spectacular display of creativity and innovation. This project, The Spacecraft Agency's third art-in-space mission, aimed to inspire children and showcase their artistic talents on a cosmic scale.
The adventure kicked off with a visit to the Moonshot Museum, where children immersed themselves in the wonders of space exploration. Guided by educators and NASA staff, they learned about the intersection of art and space, igniting their imaginations.
Luke Idziak, The Spacecraft Agency's curator and NASA Spacecraft Systems Designer, shared captivating stories and insights, inspiring the children to explore their creativity and dream of the possibilities beyond Earth's atmosphere. Next, the children participated in a workshop, where they created drawings inspired by the Golden Record—a symbol of humanity's shared heritage and aspirations.
With their drawings completed, Idziak took them to NASA's labs where the artworks were carefully laser-cut onto kapton tape, a durable material suitable for space travel. These then adorned the solar panels of four NASA PY4 cubesats, transforming them into celestial canvases carrying the dreams of young artists into the cosmos.
The PY4 cubesats were launched on March 4th 2024 onboard the SpaceX Transporter 10 mission, and are currently in Low Earth Orbit.
More info on: thespacecraft.agency
Technical information
artist
Children from The Neighborhood Academy
title
PY4
date
2024
medium
Laser etched kapton tape on spacecraft solar panel
dimensions
+/- 7 x 5 cm
genre
Drawing
IAAA art style
this work is part of the following collection
none
artwork COSPAR id
Launch
Space
Return
launch date
4 Mar 2024
launch mission
SpaceX Transporter 10
launch provider
SpaceX
return date
return vehicle
return location
launch location
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA
host vehicle
NASA PY4 cubesat
return vehicle COSPAR id
launching state
location
USA
LEO
host vehicle COSPAR id
status
In space
launch vehicle COSPAR id
2024-043
partners
Collection
Are you the copyright holder of this artwork and do not wish to be included in this archive, then let us know by mail and we will remove your record.
Copyright Disclaimer: Exception to copyright for libraries, museums and archives. Copies for the preservation of cultural and scientific heritage: libraries, archives or museums can restore works or make digital copies of works in order to preserve and conserve them for future generations. More info here. This database and its content are protected. More info here. No copyright infringement intended.
