Mission CHNOOK
Taking the University of Washington community to space with Blue Origin
Flying on an upcoming New Shepard flight
SEND YOUR CREATIVITY TO SPACE!
Be part of space history! Submit your artwork or name to fly aboard Mission CHNOOK with Blue Origin.
Art in Space
Who Can Submit:
- K-12 students in Washington state
- College students in Washington state
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit original digital artwork
- Keep content appropriate and family-friendly
- Art will be stored on a 1TB SD card aboard CHNOOK
- All submissions reviewed by HSL for content
- Multiple formats accepted (JPEG, PNG, PDF, etc.)
Name in Space
Who Can Submit:
- Anyone in the general public
- Worldwide submissions welcome
- No age restrictions
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit your name to fly aboard CHNOOK
- Names will be printed on paper and flown to space
- No inappropriate or offensive content
- All submissions reviewed by HSL team
- Include optional message or dedication
Important Information
Submission Deadline: Details coming soon!
Questions? Contact us at chnook@uw.edu
Mission Overview
What is Mission CHNOOK?
Mission CHNOOK is our exciting multi-payload sub-orbital package launching with Blue Origin on an upcoming New Shepard flight. This mission represents a revival and reimagining of our previous Mini-Mee payload, now focused on community outreach, biological experiments, and technology demonstrations.
The mission features four crowd-sourced payloads integrated into a single package: Business Payloads for HSL outreach, Biology Payloads testing DNA origami structures under launch and microgravity conditions, and HS-2 Demonstration Payloads validating designs for our upcoming HS-2 LEO misison and HS-3 lunar mission.
Community Impact
This mission creates meaningful connections with the UW campus, Seattle community, and Washington K-12 schools. We're partnering with Mighty Crayon, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to include artwork from underserved communities worldwide.
Mission Specs
| Launch Vehicle: | Blue Origin New Shepard |
| Mission Type: | Sub-Orbital Multi-Payload |
| Payload Size: | 4×4×8 inch mini-locker |
| Launch Date: | Upcoming New Shepard flight |
What's Flying to Space
Your Artwork
Student artwork from Washington state submissions stored on a 1TB SD card
Your Names
Names from the general public printed on paper
UW Mini Husky
A mini-plush mascot wearing a UW t-shirt representing our university
DNA Origami
Testing microscopic DNA structures under launch vibrations and microgravity
HS-2 Demo
Flight computer mockup for the HuskySat-2 mission
Ready to Join Us?
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to send your creativity to space with Mission CHNOOK!