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See our shared home
Experience Earth's beauty from a perspective few people have ever seen.
🌕 The MoonCam 24/7 Project
WHAT IF YOU
COULD SEE
EARTH FROM
THE MOON?
Not a movie. Not a simulation. Our dream is a real camera on the Moon, sharing a view of our home planet with everyone.
Early-stage concept · Camera not yet on the Moon
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A simple idea. A giant perspective.
One Moon. One Earth.
One shared view.
Imagine opening a website and seeing our planet from the lunar surface. A view for curious kids, teachers, scientists, families—and anyone who's ever looked up at the Moon.
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Inspire the next generation
Bring space exploration into classrooms and museums around the world.
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Make it accessible
Work toward a public feed with clear timestamps, sources and honest status updates.
The vision
“You shouldn't have to be an astronaut to experience the wonder of looking back at Earth.”
MoonCam 24/7 · Independent concept-stage initiative
How would it work?
A small camera.
A massive idea.
We're exploring whether a camera could ride along with a commercial lunar mission and send Earth-facing images back for public viewing.
- Find a lunar mission and payload partner
- Engineer the camera, power and communications
- Build a trustworthy public viewing experience
- Explore a realistic path to long-duration coverage
A true uninterrupted 24/7 feed is a long-term goal. Lunar night, power, heat, communications and costs are major engineering challenges.
Where we are today
Big missions start
with a first step.
We're at the concept and outreach stage—not claiming a launch, flight booking or completed hardware.
STEP 01 · IN PROGRESS
Share the idea
Introduce MoonCam and build a public identity.
STEP 02 · IN PROGRESS
Find partners
Contact lunar providers, researchers and potential sponsors.
STEP 03 · PLANNED
Test feasibility
Assess hardware, mission requirements and costs.
STEP 04 · LONG-TERM
Reach the Moon
Pursue a demonstration if funding and partnerships align.
The big questions
Wait—can this really happen?
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Is MoonCam already on the Moon?
No. MoonCam is an independent, early-stage proposal. The images on this website are illustrative concept artwork, not live lunar footage.
Why isn't there already a 24/7 Moon camera?
Keeping a camera powered, warm or cool enough, connected and operating through the lunar night is difficult and costly. A reliable long-term feed needs a carefully engineered mission.
Will everyone be able to watch for free?
That's our goal: a publicly accessible viewing experience. The funding and technical model still need to be developed.
Is MoonCam affiliated with NASA?
No. MoonCam is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA or any lunar mission provider.
How can I help?
Follow the project, share the vision, or get in touch if you work in aerospace, education, science communication or sponsorship.
Support the mission · Official fundraiser
Help bring MoonCam
one step closer to the Moon.
MoonCam is an independent, early-stage project exploring a public view of Earth from the lunar surface. Your support can help move the concept forward through feasibility research, technical planning, outreach, and the search for mission partners. A lunar launch or camera deployment is not yet secured.
Donations are handled securely on GoFundMe. Contributions support project development efforts and do not guarantee a lunar mission or live feed.
Help turn the vision into reality
THE MOON IS FAR.
THE IDEA IS FOR EVERYONE.
We're looking for lunar mission providers, engineers, educators, sponsors and people who believe space should inspire the whole world.
Founder: Steven Ortiz · Partnership inquiries currently via the official X account.