Believe it or not, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, VLC—the renowned media player used by millions worldwide—has announced a truly out-of-this-world project: sending user-submitted videos to the Moon.
This ambitious endeavor, called VLC Lunar Time Capsule, will hitch a ride on Griffin, the lander from NASA’s Artemis program and the first commercial lunar flight slated for late 2025.
With a submission deadline of February 28, 2025, individuals have a unique chance to immortalize personal messages, favorite landscapes, or fun group videos to benefit future lunar explorers.
This time capsule will house videos from users around the globe and include 1,000 classic films handpicked by the VLC team. All video files will be stored on rugged microSD cards (attached to the Griffin lander) and safeguarded in a sealed titanium container to withstand extreme lunar conditions.
Once firmly planted on the Moon, this capsule will remain there indefinitely, preserving its cultural treasure for generations to come.
To participate, contributors need to upload a video—ranging from personal clips to spontaneous scenery shots—without the restraints of typical content moderation. While the range of possible submissions is virtually endless, the core idea is to celebrate creativity and leave a heartfelt message for humanity’s future in space.
The process is very straightforward for those hoping to secure a place in space history, yet time is of the essence. Visit the dedicated website, click the “REC or Upload” link in the image, and follow the instructions.
Submissions close on February 28, 2025 (hurry, only a few days left) to allow final preparations before the mission’s late-2025 launch. You can also see the announcement on VLC’s official X account.
