Space for Humanity and the Overview Institute have announced a long-term partnership to support an ambitious program aiming to send 10,000 citizen astronauts from around the world into space over the next decade.
To date fewer than 600 humans have traveled to space. But, imagine a world where anyone, from any walk of life, had the opportunity to view the Earth from a space? How would they communicate that experience—widely known as the Overview Effect—and what inspiration would it bring to life on Earth? How would the world benefit from more people experiencing the Overview Effect and seeing our Earth from space?
The Overview Institute and Space for Humanity will collaborate in sharing the most accurate research-based understanding of what it means to journey into space as we seek to further understand the Overview Effect and its profound impact on the human mind and society.
The intention of the Overview Institute is to research and inform the world of the reality, nature, and potential of the Overview Effect: the shift in worldview experienced by astronauts after viewing the earth from space. This awareness has a profound message reinforcing the fragility, beauty, and connectedness of our special planet.
“The missions of our organizations are closely aligned and we are pleased to partner with Space for Humanity to bring the experience of the Overview Effect to thousands of people,” said Frank White, author of The Overview Effect and co-founder of the Overview Institute.
