Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, will bankroll the team's launch on a SpaceX Starship around the moon at some unspecified time.

Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese billionaire, will bankroll the team's launch on a SpaceX Starship around the moon at some unspecified time.

Nine people are planning to fly a special expedition around the moon.

Nine people are planning to fly a special expedition around the moon.

The nine crew members, including Japanese millionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who would go to the moon in a SpaceX Starship were revealed on December 8, 2022. 

The nine crew members, including Japanese millionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who would go to the moon in a SpaceX Starship were revealed on December 8, 2022. 

There is currently no definite departure date.

There is currently no definite departure date.

Maezwawa announced the chance and asked artists from all over the world to apply, stating that there would be no scientific research or any duties for these people outside the necessities of mission safety.

Maezwawa announced the chance and asked artists from all over the world to apply, stating that there would be no scientific research or any duties for these people outside the necessities of mission safety.

The eight crew members and two backup crew members chosen for the flight include singers, dancers, a YouTube personality, and athletes.

The eight crew members and two backup crew members chosen for the flight include singers, dancers, a YouTube personality, and athletes.

Their bios, which are based on data from the dearMoon website, are provided below (opens in new tab).

Their bios, which are based on data from the dearMoon website, are provided below (opens in new tab).

Their bios, which are based on data from the dearMoon website, are provided below (opens in new tab).

Their bios, which are based on data from the dearMoon website, are provided below (opens in new tab).