Imagine this view. 🌍✨ From the International Space Station, astronauts don't just see a planet; they experience a profound shift in perspective known as the Overview Effect. Seeing Earth as a borderless, fragile blue marble suspended in the vastness of space changes

OVERVIEW IN ACTION: Edgar Mitchell When Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell looked back at Earth from the Moon, he experienced a profound shift in awareness—a deep sense of unity and interconnection. That moment sparked a lifelong mission to bring space-inspired insight down

🚀 Nov 17, 1967: Surveyor 6 just pulled off the first liftoff from the Moon — a 2.5-second hop that proved we could restart engines off-Earth. That data helped send humans to the Moon … and gave us the Overview Effect. We’re sending citizens next. Who’s ready? 🌍✨

New Glenn ACED its first flight. 🔥 NASA’s ESCAPADE twins are now racing to Mars to learn why a once-blue world turned red and dead. The warning is clear: Earth is the only home we get. That’s the Overview Effect calling. Come see it for yourself. Join our mission → link in

OVERVIEW IN ACTION - “The view of Earth from space is breathtaking, and it really shows our place in the universe. It's up to us to take care of this beautiful planet.” — Nicole Stott** After spending over 100 days in space, astronaut Nicole Stott returned to Earth with a

🚀 Today in Space History: The Historic Philae Comet Landing 🌌 On this day in 2014, the European Space Agency's Philae lander embarked on a daring attempt to become the first spacecraft to land on a comet, targeting Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko after a decade-long journey

World Science Day for Peace and Development 🌍 This year's theme, "Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050," perfectly captures how space exploration builds a better future—not just among the stars, but right here on Earth. From satellite tech that

Happy Birthday to the visionary Carl Sagan! 🌌 Born on November 9, 1934, Sagan inspired billions with his profound insights into our place in the cosmos. His iconic "Pale Blue Dot" reminds us: "That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know...

TODAY IN SPACE HISTORY - NOVEMBER 3RD, 1957 LAIKA: THE BRAVE STRAY WHO PAVED THE PATH TO THE STARS—BUT AT WHAT COST? On this day in 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2, sending Laika—a stray dog from the streets of Moscow—into orbit as the first living being to circle

Happy Halloween from Space for Humanity! 👻🌌 This spooky season, let's turn our gaze to the stars and behold the Witch's Head Nebula (IC 2118)—an eerie reflection nebula in the constellation Eridanus, about 1,000 light-years away. Shaped like a witch's profile and illuminated

OVERVIEW IN ACTION - This is post 1 of a series where we will highlight the actual Earth-side effects of experiencing The Overview Effect. First up - @LelandMelvin! "When you look at the Earth from the vantage point of space, our planet looks like a little blue marble. Seeing

🌍 Happy Earth Science Week! This year’s theme, “Energy Resources for Our Future,” invites us to think beyond technology and toward transformation. At Space for Humanity, we celebrate Earth Science not just for what it teaches us about our planet, but for how it helps us

World Space Week: The Lasting Impact of the Outer Space Treaty Today, we focus the spotlight on the 1967 Outer Space Treaty – a cornerstone that ensures space remains a domain for peaceful exploration and benefit for all humanity. This pivotal agreement bans weapons of mass

Day 5 of World Space Week: Deep Dive into "Living in Space" – Realities, Challenges, and Boundless Potential! 🪐🏡 Continuing to explore this year's theme, "Living in Space," invites us to envision humanity not just visiting the cosmos, but truly inhabiting it – from orbiting

Day 4 of World Space Week: Real Stories of Living in Space – From the Astronauts Themselves! 👩‍🚀🌌 As we explore this year’s theme, "Living in Space," nothing captures it quite like the firsthand accounts from those who've called orbit home for months on end aboard the

Day 3 of World Space Week: A Journey Through Time! ⏳🪐 Did you know World Space Week has roots dating back to 1980? It started as "Spaceweek" in Houston, celebrating the Moon landing from July 16-24, organized by visionaries like Ernie Hillje and Troy Welch. By 1999, it had

68th Anniversary of Sputnik 1! 🚀 To kick off World Space Week, we’re starting with the object that kicked off human space flight. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, ushering in the Space Age and igniting humanity's

Join us tomorrow at the UNOOSA & Space for Humanity Reception: "The Future of Humanity in Space"! 🌌✨ We're thrilled to partner with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs to explore how space can unite and uplift all of humanity. Hear remarks and toasts from

🌌 Dream Big: Send Your Name to the Moon with NASA's Artemis II! 🌌 At Space for Humanity, we're all about expanding access to space and inspiring a global perspective shift through the Overview Effect—to benefit Earth and all its inhabitants. While we sponsor purpose-driven

🚀 NASA's Artemis II could launch Feb 5, 2026! Four astronauts, including the first woman beyond low Earth orbit, will make history. #ArtemisII #NASA #MoonMission #SpaceExploration #WomenInSpace #NextGiantLeap