SpaceX and Geometric Energy Corporation (GEC), a Canadian technology startup, are teaming up to pioneer space advertising, allowing individuals and businesses to broadcast messages, logos, and artwork into orbit.
The CubeSat Display
GEC’s CEO, Samuel Reid, revealed that the company is developing a CubeSat equipped with a pixelated display screen. This screen will serve as a canvas for advertisements and visual content, with plans to launch it into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Livestreaming from Orbit
Once deployed into orbit, the CubeSat will livestream footage of its display screen via platforms like YouTube or Twitch. This initiative aims to democratize access to space, enabling decentralized participation in the cosmic advertising venture.
Tokenized Advertisement
Individuals interested in advertising on the CubeSat can purchase tokens to claim and customize pixels on the display screen. These tokens, available in various categories, empower advertisers to determine the placement, appearance, and duration of their pixelated content.
Cryptocurrency Payments
GEC intends to accept cryptocurrency payments, including Ethereum, with plans to introduce dogecoin payments in the future. By leveraging blockchain technology, the company aims to streamline transactions and facilitate global participation in space advertising.
Inclusive Advertising Platform
Reid envisions the CubeSat display screen as a platform for diverse content, welcoming contributions from businesses, advertisers, artists, and individuals alike. From corporate logos to personal artwork, the CubeSat offers a unique canvas for creative expression and promotional endeavors.
Partnership with SpaceX
Initiating the advertising project in 2018, Reid initially struggled to garner SpaceX’s attention. However, his involvement with Musk’s Ad Astra school at SpaceX’s offices facilitated a meeting with company executives. Although Reid has yet to meet Musk in person, he anticipates direct communication with him as the project progresses.
As SpaceX and GEC push the boundaries of space commerce, the CubeSat advertising venture signals a convergence of technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship in the cosmos.
Clara Cardoso
Mariana Oliveira
