CREATING PATHWAYS FOR PEACEFUL, COOPERATIVE LUNAR SETTLEMENT
Our work sets precedents, creates pathways and builds projects that enable a peaceful, cooperative lunar presence.
Open Lunar has an ambitious mission. We work to ensure that as human civilization expands beyond Earth, our presence in space reflects the multi-generational opportunity we have to progress open-ness, innovative governance, community leadership and technical excellence.
Read more about our approach and network below.
A peaceful presence on the Moon.
We identify leverage points for building peaceful and cooperative lunar futures. We see the Moon as part of a developing Earth–Moon system. We want to make sure that when we look up at the Moon, we all see something we’re proud of. Open Lunar is more than an organisation, it’s a scenario for the future. We aim to pull the arc of history towards a new picture of what’s possible. We pursue intentional precedent setting around issues such as resource management, externalities, jurisdiction, transparency and access, and coordination protocols.
Open Lunar was founded as a 501c3 non-profit organization to set precedents and create pathways for peaceful, cooperative lunar settlement. We operate globally and welcome participation from around the world.
Since founding, Open Lunar has supported dozens of research fellowships, supported the UN Conference on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space as an active observer, launched initiatives such as Moon Dialogs, supported the King of England's Astra Carta, and engaged informally with many more projects and organizations in support of our goal.
We run an open innovation process empowered by our network. Founded by a group of friends with decades of leadership experience in the space sector, Open Lunar operates a community driven method. Staff, Fellows, Project Leads, Affiates, Partners and Volunteers collaborate globally to cocreate our shared lunar future.
Powered by open principles and global contributions.
The Moon deserves all of our expertise as we consider what stewardship looks like in practice. Open Lunar works with a broad network of stakeholders, well beyond the space industry.
MEET OUR TEAM
Open Lunar Foundation was founded in 2018 and has been building projects and publishing practical research ever since. Our organization is led by an experienced, passionate team and powered by a global network of professionals.
THANKS TO OUR BOARD
Our Board of Directors represents decades of space exploration, science and policy experience. Directors meet quarterly, with one in person annual meeting. In addition to providing strategic guidance and support, our Directors review and approve our operating plan and budget.
OUR AFFILIATES
Open Lunar’s community is made up of a network of “Affiliates” who work with us and alongside us towards a shared vision in their own arena. Affiliates form an important aspect of our operating system, where we take ideas through stages of development and maturity.