Send Your Name to Titan on NASA’s Dragonfly Mission!

The “Journey to Titan” campaign presents a unique opportunity for the public to send their name aboard NASA’s Dragonfly mission. This innovative rotorcraft will soar through the skies of Titan, Saturn’s intriguing moon.

An Invitation to Participate in Space Exploration

While you may never have the chance to glide beneath the clouds or traverse the organic sands of Titan, your name can embark on this remarkable journey. NASA is inviting individuals to submit their names to be included on a microchip that will travel aboard the Dragonfly rotorcraft, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of another celestial body.

If you would like to ensure your name is part of this historic mission, which will explore Titan’s surface, visit the dedicated website to receive a personalised digital boarding pass commemorating your contribution:

https://go.nasa.gov/dragonfly-names

Exploring Titan: A New Frontier

“The Dragonfly mission will leave you in awe,” stated Nicky Fox, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. “By conducting the first scientific mission with a rotorcraft, NASA will explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, as we search for signs of habitability on this distant world that bears remarkable similarities to our own. We are excited to include humanity in this once-in-a-lifetime journey, and we invite everyone to submit their name aboard this small yet powerful rotorcraft that will unveil the universe’s secrets in what many consider one of the most thrilling space missions of our generation.”

The public has until 23:59 EST on 15 January 2027 to secure a spot on Dragonfly’s passenger list.

Dragonfly’s Journey and Scientific Goals

Currently, the Dragonfly rotorcraft is being assembled at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, with a launch scheduled for 2028. Upon reaching Titan in 2034, this extraordinary world, characterised by its dense atmosphere, rivers and lakes of liquid methane, extensive dunes, and a landscape rich in organic material, will be the focus of exploration.

Dragonfly will navigate various locations on Titan to investigate its diverse environments and search for evidence of prebiotic chemistry—the chemical foundations that precede biological life. This exploration aims to enhance scientists’ understanding of the conditions and ingredients necessary for life.

Mission Leadership and Future Developments

The design and construction of Dragonfly are overseen by APL, which is managing this mission for NASA. Elizabeth Turtle from APL serves as the principal investigator. Dragonfly is the fourth mission under NASA’s New Frontiers Program, which is managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on behalf of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.

For further information about NASA’s Dragonfly mission, please visit:

https://ciencia.nasa.gov/dragonfly

For media inquiries, please contact:

Karen Fox / Molly Wasser / María José Viñas
NASA Headquarters, Washington
240-285-5155 / 240-419-1732
karen.c.fox@nasa.gov / molly.l.wasser@nasa.gov / maría-jose.vinasgarcia@nasa.gov

Mike Buckley
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL)
443-567-3145
michael.buckley@jhuapl.edu