SpaceX will launch the first all-civilian crew to space on September 15th. A total of 50 virtual NFT art pieces will be flown to space, created by 50 different artists will be auctioned on "Origin Protocol's NFT platform in collaboration with Subtractive, including an NFT that crew member Dr. Sian Proctor will bring into space that was also a piece of physical art that previously traveled to the Mariana Trench, making it the first piece of art that went to the furthest ocean depths and then into orbit," project representatives said.
Civilians going to space - Raising funds for cancer care - Supporting artists.
The work was auctioned and I contributed the proceeds from it, over $3000, to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital for cancer research.