Take a Selfie in Space: The Exciting 'Space Selfie' Challenge for 2025

The Space Selfie is an extraordinary service that allows you to take a photo of yourself in space with Earth as the backdrop, using the SAT GUS satellite. This one-of-a-kind experience was designed to inspire interest in space and technology while promoting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) education. Thanks to a collaboration between CrunchLabs and the U.S. space companies such as Redwire, cutting-edge satellite and camera technology makes this experience accessible to everyone, not just scientists.

The Space Selfie project is now accepting participants. The SAT GUS satellite will be launched in early 2025, after which the photo-taking process will begin.

Joining is simple! Follow these four steps:

1. Visit the Official Website
Access the official Space Selfie page at Space Selfie Official Page where you can find all the details and steps to participate.

2. Get Your Code
To participate, you’ll need a code. If you reside outside the U.S., you can obtain the code by donating $30 USD to STEM education initiatives or by subscribing to CrunchLabs services.

Note: The Space Selfie service does not guarantee the success of the photo capture. It is offered as an additional benefit of either a donation to support STEM education initiatives or a subscription to CrunchLabs' services. Therefore, in the event of a malfunction preventing the capture of a selfie in space, the payment for the Space Selfie service will not be refunded.

3. Enter Your Code and Upload Your Photo
Once you’ve received your code, fill out the form with your name, email address and code, then upload a photo of yourself. You can also choose the time you want the satellite to take your photo.

4. Receive Your Photo from Space
After you upload your photo, it will be sent to the SAT GUS satellite, where it will be taken against the backdrop of Earth. The photos will then be delivered to you.

SAT GUS can capture up to 1,000 photos daily, so spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to secure your place!

Taking a selfie from space may sound like science fiction, but this innovative process is powered by advanced technology. Here’s how it works:

Small Satellite + Space Camera + Google Pixel Smartphone
The SAT GUS satellite uses a small CubeSat—standardized, cube-shaped satellites that are cost-effective and quicker to develop. The CubeSat is equipped with a space camera and a Google Pixel smartphone. While orbiting Earth, SAT GUS displays your photo on the smartphone and captures the shot at the perfect moment, with Earth in the background. The camera used is the same high-resolution model that was part of NASA’s Artemis I lunar mission in 2022.

For more details, check out Mark Rober’s YouTube channel, where he explains the process in detail.

Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer turned popular YouTuber and the CEO of CrunchLabs, is the mastermind behind the Space Selfie project. With over 60 million subscribers, Rober’s channel focuses on science and engineering, with fun, educational content that brings technical concepts to a wide audience.

SAT GUS, Satellite GUS is the satellite responsible for capturing your Space Selfie. The "GUS" part of the name comes from Phat Gus, a squirrel mascot of CrunchLabs who is also a physics enthusiast with the fluffiest tail in the world! Phat Gus must be thrilled to have a satellite named after her!

SAT GUS is set to launch in early 2025 from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. After launch, the satellite will spend 1–3 years capturing photos before eventually burning up in the atmosphere.

● Space Enthusiasts
If you're fascinated by space, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can’t miss. It’s also an amazing gift for space lovers among your family and friends.

● Social Media Lovers
The photos taken in space are perfect for sharing on social media. Your followers will be amazed—maybe even too amazed to believe it’s real!

● STEAM Education Advocates
Beyond the fun, Space Selfie serves an educational purpose. Mark Rober’s YouTube channel offers a detailed look at the technology behind the project, making it an excellent resource for educational events.

Why not kick off 2025 with this extraordinary space experience? The Space Selfie project offers a unique chance to feel closer to space. Your photo, captured in space with Earth as your backdrop, will surely become a cherished memory.

For more information, visit the Space Selfie official site.

Sources
• Space Selfie Official Site
• Redwire Press Release
• Mark Rober's YouTube Channel