First Private Lunar Trip Approved: Moon Express
US firm Moon Express said it had received approval from the government to send an unmanned lander to the moon in 2017, in a first for private industry.
Domino’s plans pizza on the Moon
The pizza restaurant chain Domino’s has claimed that it intends to sell its pizzas by opening a store on the moon. Domino’s Japan President, Scott K. Oelkers states this outer-space program needs an estimate of 1.6 trillion yen ($21 billion). Around Y560bn will be need to carry 70 tonnes of construction materials and pizza-making equipment […]
louis vuitton commemorative apollo 11 trunk
In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s first lunar landing, which takes place on Jul 20th, Louis Vuitton has designed a custom-made “Malle Mars†trunk. The robotic, space age-looking piece opens in multiple places, unveiling a variety of compartments and drawers, fully equipped to carry various essential items. Medication, tools, picnic wares, and […]
Omas Limited Edition Moon Landing Pen
It’s been 40 years now since American space mission Apollo 11 landed on the moon. To commemorate the occasion, Italian pen maker Omas, has launched the “One Small Step” line. The body of the pen is crafted out of white gold and features 3D drawings of the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Priced […]
Astronauts in Louis Vuitton’s latest campaign
Louis Vuitton takes its travel theme “to infinity and beyond†in its latest “Core Values†campaign underlining its travel roots: The campaign features astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell and Sally Ride, marking the 40th anniversary of “One giant leap for mankind.†Aldrin, who walked on the moon in 1969 was shot by Annie Leibovitz with […]
Roman Abramovich buys 100 acres of land on the moon
The Russian billionaire “bought†the land, which is located between 20-24°S latitude and 30-34°W longitude up there, in order to make it up to his soon-to-be wife, Daria Zhukova. Apparently their crazy wedding had to be toned done because of the credit crisis, which has affected Abramovich’s fortune. The land, in case you are looking […]