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NASA has issued an Announcement for Proposals dated May 21, 2026, seeking up to 10 creative partners, including filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, and poets, to produce content about agency missions through unfunded Space Act Agreements. The initiative targets storytelling around several programs, including the Artemis lunar missions (Artemis III in 2027 and Artemis IV in 2028), nuclear propulsion development such as the Space Reactor-1 Freedom Mars mission planned for 2028, and aeronautics research. The submission deadline for proposals is June 30, 2026, with priority given to U.S.-based creators, though proposals with a minority of international participants will be considered.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects a strategic effort by NASA to expand public engagement and science communication by leveraging diverse creative disciplines to reach broader audiences. Effective mission storytelling can increase public understanding of and support for space exploration, nuclear propulsion research, and aeronautics innovation.
As NASA pushes the boundaries of exploration and innovation for the benefit of humanity, the agency is looking for partners to share mission stories covering Artemis Moon missions, nuclear propulsion, aeronautics, and more.
NASA published an Announcement for Proposals on May 21 asking filmmakers, documentarians, songwriters, storytellers, poets, and others to submit proposals to partner with the agency by Tuesday, June 30.
In this initial round, NASA is seeking up to 10 partners for unfunded Space Act Agreements to share the stories behind, and insights into, multiple NASA missions, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Artemis program, including the recently added Artemis III mission in 2027, and Artemis IV lunar landing in 2028, as well as plans for the agency to develop a Moon Base. Learn more about Artemis on the agency’s website.
- NASA’s advancement of nuclear propulsion, including the Space Reactor-1 Freedom mission to Mars in 2028 carrying the Skyfall payload.
- NASA’s cutting-edge aviation work through flight tests and other efforts.
While this opportunity is focused on U.S. creators, the agency will consider proposals with a minority of international participants. Proposals should detail which area of focus is desired, funding and distribution arrangements, and any specifics needs from NASA to move forward (access to facilities, personnel, etc.).
Full requirements and other details are available online:
https://go.nasa.gov/CreatorProposals
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Camille Gallo / Cheryl Warner
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
camille.m.gallo@nasa.gov / cheryl.m.warner@nasa.gov
Source: Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling