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What is LUNARYA ONE?
LUNARYA ONE a Mission to simulate a Lunar Reserve where humans live and work on the Moon Circa 2030 is our collective response to World Space Week 2025, inspired by the global theme “Living in Space” and the emergence of ARTEMIS One, which includes Nigeria, Rwanda, Angola and Senegal.
Emerging from SPACE UNGANA, LUNARYA ONE is more than a gathering—it is the beginning of a movement to co-create a community of 150 analog astronauts and supporting researchers across Africa by 2026.
LUNARYA ONE will be conducted as a VIRTUAL ANALOG, designed to simulate and study the many dimensions of living on the Moon. It brings together analog astronaut crews, mission control teams, and other participants to test ideas, share knowledge, and build community across borders.
Events
World Space Week 2025: Featuring the African Parliament of the Future
The mission will run October 4–10, 2025, with all activities synchronized to Kenya Standard Time (EAT).
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Analog Habitat: A desert station in Kenya, serving as the symbolic lunar outpost.
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Virtual Twin: A digital environment where participants worldwide can join and interact with crew activities.
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Mission Control: Distributed teams in Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, the USA, and the UK who will manage and support the mission.
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Community Participation: Students, educators, artists, and citizen scientists globally will join through workshops, storytelling, and collaborative experiments.
mIssion
LUNARYA ONE is not only about simulation—it is about research, learning, and creativity. Participants will take part in experiments and activities across four key areas:
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Earth Observation
Using accessible tools and data to practice monitoring the Earth from “lunar orbit,” focusing on climate, land, and atmospheric changes. -
Habitat Systems
Exploring how to sustain life in lunar habitats—testing ideas for water recycling, food production, power systems, and daily living routines. -
Governance and Ethics
Simulating decision-making processes, debating rights and responsibilities, and envisioning policies for fair and peaceful lunar settlements. -
Cultural and Social Implications
Storytelling, art, and rituals that explore how identity, heritage, and creativity will shape human life on the Moon.
Research
From October 4–10, 2025,
A small crew will be based at OAXSEAS, Ote Afrika Experimental Space Exploration Analog in Marsabit, Kenya. They will be supported by Mission Control officers across Africa such as -- Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Senegal,
Each day follows a structured mission clock, set to Kenya Standard Time (EAT):
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10:00–10:30 AM (Daily): Daily - Press Briefing
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12:00–12:30 PM (Daily): Futures Forum Dialogues
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2:00–4:00 PM (Oct 5–9): African Parliament of the Future
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8:00–9:00 PM (Oct 5–9): Story Hour Reflections
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10:00 PM: Lights Out
Special events include the Opening Ceremony (Oct 4), Hackathon (Oct 4–5), Creative Showcase (Oct 8), and Closing Ceremony (Oct 10).
Details of Each Main Activity
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Opening Event (Oct 4): Crew entry ceremony and kickoff of the first Lunarya mission.
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Hackathon (Oct 4–5): Students and innovators design solutions for lunar living—covering food, water, energy, and daily routines. Winners will be announced during the mission.
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Daily Press Briefings (Oct 4–10): Short updates on crew life, mission progress, and highlights for media and public.
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Futures Forum (Oct 4–9): Daily dialogues exploring the ethics, technologies, and governance needed to live on the Moon.
activities
Details of Each Main Activity
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African Parliament of the Future (Oct 5–9): Simulated parliamentary sessions debating the future of lunar settlements, led by African and international voices.
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Story Hour Reflections (Oct 5–9): Evening storytelling, poetry, and reflections on the meaning of “living on the Moon” across cultures.
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Creative Showcase (Oct 8): A celebration of art, VR design, and storytelling inspired by lunar futures.
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Closing Ceremony (Oct 10): Crew exit, final debrief, and global reflections from Mission Control teams and participants.
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