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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Custom dog-tags, a gift to myself, which remind me: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Voyager Technologies' Griffin-1 lunar lander arrives at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where it will undergo environmental testing The lander will deliver NASA's science & technology payloads to the Moon, as well as the #LunarCodex's Polaris and Hinauri cultural archives __ Video NASA Moon Base

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Claude Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' - an ethereal adaptation by Pitou

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

This is a call for artists for an online exhibit on Artsy and publication in a catalogue by PoetsArtists. I have the honor of being invited to curate the works for this exhibit. Full details on 33pa.net/submit Please feel free to share this post!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

What's in the #LunarCodex Polaris archive? Originally part of NASA's Space for Earth exhibit, Jon Hopkins’ “Forever Held,” - used in Coldplay's Moon Music album, and its video, is encoded on Nanofiche and will journey to the Moon on Astrobotic's Griffin-1 lunar lander as part of the #LunarCodex.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Honoured to share a special message at the @goldenbalangay Laureate Link event on June 27: thoughts on "Turning Success into Impact" There will also be a special announcement for GBF laureates, executives and staff. 📍 The Vibe Manila, 359 Wilson Av, North York, Ontario 🕒 3 – 6 PM, June 27, 2026

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Poet and #LunarCodex laureate Sally Ashton's memoir "Going to the Moon" is now available the Duke University Press website or from your favorite local bookstore. > dukeupress.edu/going-to-the...

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Behold! The completed Griffin-1 lunar lander, now designated by NASA as Moon Base II. Griffin integrates the #LunarCodex Polaris archive - and soon the FLIP rover and our Hinauri archive - prior to launch later in 2026. More here www.astrobotic.com/griffin-1-lu... ___ Image via Astrobotic

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Astrolab's FLIP lunar rover latched onto the tracks of Astrobotic;s Griffin lunar lander. The #LunarCodex Polaris archive is directly attached to the Griffin lander. Our Hinauri archive is not attached to Griffin, but is onboard the FLIP rover. ___ Image via Astrobotic / Voyager / Astrolab

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

"The Art Side of the Moon," the documentary on the #LunarCodex, is a selection of the Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2026, on June 1 - July 8! If you missed it at its Cannes showcase... this is your next chance. Tickets here checkout.liftoff.network/new-voices-s... Enjoy!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Astrolab's FLIP lunar rover was recently integrated onto the cone and ramps of Astrobotic's Griffin lander. The FLIP rover will include the #LunarCodex's HINAURI, a digital archive of poetry and song lyrics from around the world. #LunarCodex #ForHumanity #ForTheFuture __ Image via Astrolab

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thrilling news from Astrobotic’s Griffin-1 Mission Team! MoonBox, which contains the #LunarCodex Polaris collection, is now securely attached to the spacecraft. In late 2026, this vault carrying artifacts of humanity's culture will launch to the Moon. Excelsior! ___ Photos via Astrobotic

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Cannes premiere of "The Art Side of the Moon" will be presented on demand, available to watch throughout the showcase. The event will be accessible worldwide and is not restricted to France. This means that all those who have been waiting should be able to finally watch the film! Stay tuned!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

From Inspirations Magazine: "Did you know that embroidery has a place among the stars? The Lunar Codex Project is one of the most remarkable stories we've ever had the pleasure of sharing. "Inside Inspirations Magazine #130, read Ansie van der Walt's article 'Fly Me to the Moon'."

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Astrobotic's Griffin-1 today, with three solar panels integrated with the structure. Onboard: (1) #LunarCodex payloads on MoonBox and AstroGLPH, comprising our POLARIS collection, and (2) #LunarCodex payloads on the mobile FLIP rover, comprising our HINAURI collection. __ Image via Astrobotic

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

After Artemis II / Rigel, what's up next for the #LunarCodex? *Codex Freya,* launching no earlier than July 2026. With our partner Lifeship, the mission is slated do a fly-by of the Moon, following a trajectory targeting a near-Earth asteroid. ___ Illustration via Astroforge

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Canadian PM Mark Carney asks the Artemis II crew the question on every Canadian's mind. What's *your* preference? #GoArtemis #LunarCodex #MapleSyrupOrBust __ Video via NASA

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

NASA image art002e009276 taken by the Orion spacecraft 'Integrity' via the Artemis II mission

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Fly me to the moon And let me play among the stars Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars #GoArtemis #LunarCodex #ToTheMoonAndBeyond

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

🌎 Meanwhile, back on Earth... Astrobotic continues completion of the Griffin lander scheduled for launch July! Onboard is the #LunarCodex's POLARIS & HINAURI archives Representing ALL countries on Earth, the #LunarCodex is the largest and most global archive of its kind ___ Photo Astrobotic

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

LIFTOFF! Artemis II had a flawless launch at 6:35 EDT, and is now orbiting the Earth, on the first stage of its journey to the Moon. Excelsior! #ArtemisII #LunarCodex #CodexRigel #ToTheMoonAndBeyond __ Video via NASA

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

NASA has begun the countdown for Artemis II, launching April 1, at 6:24 pm EDT. Four astronauts on first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. Also onboard Artemis II is the #LunarCodex's RIGEL poetry archive, on our sixth mission to the Moon. Don't miss the moment. > www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

#LunarCodex laureate Anika Paris performs for Earth Day in-person and live on YouTube! > www.youtube.com/watch?v=q324... A day of poetry in celebration of the planet that houses our collective human spirit. #ToTheMoonAndBeyond

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I've been invited to speak on the #LunarCodex at the spring meeting of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). The IAF is the world’s leading space advocacy body, with membership from all space agencies, companies, research institutions, universities, associations, and museums worldwide.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

"Let me ravish you as spring's love" by Sam Peralta Acrylic on canvas 14" x 14" This and other works available via Artsy > artsy.net/artist/sam-p... The title and the encoded line in the painting form a poetic couplet, in a piece built on elements of neoplasticism.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

My TEDx Talk on the #LunarCodex has hit 10K views! If you haven't seen it yet, please do... and if you have, please share the link below. Thank you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzX6...

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To The Moon and Beyond: How to Get to the Moon in Five Easy Steps | Samuel Peralta | TEDxUofT

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

While updating the News section on the #LunarCodex website, I came across this poetry submission call, due April 15, 2026... Note this is from a paying publication! Full guidelines to the 'Eye to the Telescope: Paying Tribute' anthology here > eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html Submit now!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

In celebration of the Polaris mission of the #LunarCodex, artist Tracey Roberts has created special 1/1 editions of her 12 pieces of synesthetic art onboard the archives, to be unveiled in a special 2-week exhibition "Fly Me to the Moon" in Melbourne, Australia at the Magnet Galleries in Docklands.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

The touring exhibit of #LunarCodex artists from Poland arrives at Washington D.C.!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Trajectory for Artemis II. Onboard the Orion spacecraft will be NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Launch is estimated for NET February 6, 2026. The #LunarCodex project is onboard, with CODEX RIGEL. Excelsior!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

THE LUNAR CODEX - Status update 17-Dec-2025

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

THE ART SIDE OF THE MOON - the #LunarCodex documentary - is an Official Selection of the Canada Shorts Film Festival 2025, and a Finalist for Best Documentary!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🌎🚀🌙 On 29-Nov-2022, on the Artemis I mission, the Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance from Earth - 432,210 km The #LunarCodex collection Codex Orion, on a memory card onboard, contained a poem about the Moon, archived later via other missions to the lunar surface. ___ Image credit NASA

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I'm holding one of the very first Cerabyte ceramic-on-glass media samples, preserving a copy of the U.S. Constitution Cerabyte’s durable ceramic media enables unlimited data preservation and with zero maintenance, energy or media migration to retain the data.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The Art Renewal Center has the finalists in the 18th Int'l ARC Salon Competition. > www.artrenewal.org/Salon/Finalists 816 works have been selected as finalists. I'm honored to have been one of the judges for this competition. Final results will be posted 5-Jan-2026.

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Astrobotic's Griffin Mission One - with the FLIP rover primary cargo, and carrying the Lunar Codex's Polaris archive via GLPH and MoonBox - has been delayed to its next viable launch window, no earlier than (NET) July 2026. More details via the link --> spaceflightnow.com/2025/10/28/a...

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Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 Moon mission to NET July 2026 – Spaceflight Now

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

My TEDx Talk on the #LunarCodex is up on the official channel! > www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzX6... Please share the link far and wide 🙏 TO THE MOON AND BEYOND How to Get to the Moon in Five Easy Steps by Dr. Samuel Peralta #tedx #tedxtalks #tedxspeaker #ted #tedtalks

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To The Moon and Beyond: How to Get to the Moon in Five Easy Steps | Samuel Peralta | TEDxUofT

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

The #LunarCodex commissioned literary anthology SEA OF TRANQUILITY will be in the spotlight at the 30th Poets House Showcase, on Dec 13, 2025!

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Astrobotic's Griffin-1 continues its progress toward delivering Astrolab’s FLIP rover, its own CubeRover, and other payloads to the Moon. Key milestones have been propulsion and avionics integration, software simulations and payload readiness testing. ___ Photo via Astrobotic Technology

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

MOON SHOT: THE STORY OF THE LUNAR CODEX* by Samuel Peralta So this is happening... I'm 8,000 words into what's planned to be an 80K-word narrative non-fiction on our shared journey from Earth, to the Moon, and beyond. Wish me luck. ___ *Just a working title 🙂

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Samuel Peralta @samuelperalta.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

MANIFEST FOR THE MOON - the art book of selected work from the #LunarCodex - is here! Here's the link if you haven't ordered your copy yet: > shop.snap-collective.com/products/man... ___ Proceeds support publication of new artist monographs. The Lunar Codex makes no revenues from this venture.

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