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Fund a Fellow

We envision a peaceful, cooperative future on the Moon for all life. Open Lunar fellows are at the leading edge of lunar development research.

Your support enables our Fellows research to drive humanity's lunar future. You can have outsized leverage, catalysing a generation of positive space development.
100% of donations go to fellows.
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→ FUND A FELLOW

Unlike 100 million dollar missions, we set a course for our future with small contributions going a long way.

$25,000 funds a cohort. $5000 funds one fellow.
For more information or a discussion before making your donation,
please contact: c@openlunar.org

"21st century space is creating planetary infrastructure, and I support Open Lunar because they pioneer multi-stakeholder projects to facilitate well-governed planetary utilities."

_{Robbie Schingler – Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Planet.com}

Robbie is holding a small satellite, looking at it and smiling

A serious yet slightly smiling face of Lindy who is quoted

"I back Open Lunar because it's critical to have non-commercial, non-governmental voices helping to guide our human space future."

_{Lindy Elkins-Tanton – ASU Vice President Interplanetary Initiative}

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Our Fellows are changing the way humanity
interacts in space in four key areas:

ECONOMY
_{Enable responsible industry and market development}

DESIGN
_{Outline how lunar space will be occupied and built}

RESOURCES
_{Define how we use and share goods for all parties benefit}

GOVERNANCE
_{Shape coordination and accountability between actors}

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Explore The Research

“Open Lunar Foundation impacts the policies that will guide future lunar activities in this exciting time. The fellowship exposed me to resources essential to make a positive and long-lasting contribution in this challenging sector, at the same time leaving me the freedom to focus my work on the aspects of lunar governance that I find most compelling.”

Safety Zones

Scarcity Scorecard

Noble Competition

Spaceport Architecture

Security via TCBMs

Polycentricity

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See all research here

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This Program Has a Strong Track Record

We are proven:
Seventeen fellows in three years - a track record of program excellence
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We work with the best:
Selecting for best fit - the fellowship has a 6% acceptance rate
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We leverage world class advisors:
Experienced research supervision and cohort leadership

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Hear From Fellows Experience

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We are creating impact in an emerging industry

INDUSTRY UPTAKE
_{1 in 4 fellows were hired into high impact/influence jobs}

PRAGMATIC OUTCOMES
_{20+ pieces of research from non-space sector experts}

BUILT CAPACITY
_{100% of fellows report increased capacity to influence}

AGENCY INTEREST
_{Major space agencies support fellow-created concepts}

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→ FUND A FELLOW

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Open Lunar provides structured support
_{We give Fellows everything they need to be successful in making an impact.}

Accountability
• Work a day a week for 3-6 months
• Stipend to cover expenses

Mentorship
• Supervised original research
• Mentorship from leaders

Holistic Experience
• Public showcase events
• Once a fellow, always a fellow
• Immersed in friendship and growth

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Welcome to a global family

Let's create human footprints that we can all be proud of, together.

Fund a Fellow

Your support enables our Fellows research to drive humanity's lunar future. You can have outsized leverage, catalysing a generation of positive space development.
100% of donations go to fellows.
‍

Unlike 100 million dollar missions, we set a course for our future with small contributions going a long way.

"21st century space is creating planetary infrastructure, and I support Open Lunar because they pioneer multi-stakeholder projects to facilitate well-governed planetary utilities."

"I back Open Lunar because it's critical to have non-commercial, non-governmental voices helping to guide our human space future."

Our Fellows are changing the way humanity
interacts in space in four key areas:

Explore The Research

This Program Has a Strong Track Record

Hear From Fellows Experience

We are creating impact in an emerging industry

Open Lunar provides structured support
_{We give Fellows everything they need to be successful in making an impact.}

Welcome to a global family

Join the team

Partnership

Contribute

We value

Fund a Fellow

Your support enables our Fellows research to drive humanity's lunar future. You can have outsized leverage, catalysing a generation of positive space development. 100% of donations go to fellows.‍

Unlike 100 million dollar missions, we set a course for our future with small contributions going a long way.

"21st century space is creating planetary infrastructure, and I support Open Lunar because they pioneer multi-stakeholder projects to facilitate well-governed planetary utilities."

"I back Open Lunar because it's critical to have non-commercial, non-governmental voices helping to guide our human space future."

Our Fellows are changing the way humanity interacts in space in four key areas:

Explore The Research

This Program Has a Strong Track Record

Hear From Fellows Experience

We are creating impact in an emerging industry

Open Lunar provides structured supportWe give Fellows everything they need to be successful in making an impact.

Welcome to a global family

Join the team

Partnership

Contribute

Enter our orbit

We value

Your support enables our Fellows research to drive humanity's lunar future. You can have outsized leverage, catalysing a generation of positive space development.
100% of donations go to fellows.
‍

Our Fellows are changing the way humanity
interacts in space in four key areas:

Open Lunar provides structured support
_{We give Fellows everything they need to be successful in making an impact.}