Miniature Swedish cottage rovers journey to the Moon begins
The rocket's launch, whose mission is to deliver two rovers to the Moon, was successful. One of them contains a unique object. "It symbolises the eternal struggle of life for survival and development," notes PAP.
On Wednesday morning, Greenwich Mean Time, a rocket was launched from Florida, carrying a payload that included two rovers set to explore the Moon. According to the Polish Press Agency, one contains a model of a red Swedish cottage. This is an artistic vision by Mikael Genberg from Västerås, a city near Stockholm.
Genberg conceived the idea in 1999. Initially, the plan was to send an object the size of a children's playhouse to the Moon, but due to high costs, the artist decided on a miniature version.
The Polish Press Agency reports that the artist has stated, "It symbolises the eternal struggle of life for survival and development, and allows reflection on the existence of humans on Earth."
The cottage, which is in the rover's cargo hold, will spend four months in space before landing on the Moon. The project was carried out thanks to the support of hundreds of private investors from various fields, including art, the space industry, and sports. The total cost of the project amounted to 576 million kronor, equivalent to about 43 million pounds sterling.
Technical challenges
The implementation of the project faced many difficulties, not only financial ones. Creating a model of the cottage that could withstand the shocks and vibrations accompanying the rocket's launch was equally challenging.
The launch of the rocket carrying the cottage was a cause for celebration in Västerås, where local authorities expressed pride in Genberg's achievement. The Japanese company, ispace, is responsible for the rocket's launch. The project is being widely discussed and has attracted global interest.
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