SEND FRANK TO SPACE
Frank White started the movement that inspired us all. Now it’s time to send him to space so he can experience The Overview Effect for himself.
THE
Mission
For over 40 years, Frank White has shaped the way we understand space exploration. His book The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution gave astronauts the language to describe the profound shift in perspective they experience when seeing Earth from space and in space. Now, we believe it's time for Frank to experience it himself.
With the rise of commercial spaceflight, the opportunity to send Frank to space is finally within reach. His journey isn’t just about fulfilling a dream—it’s about deepening our understanding of the Overview Effect and what it means for humanity’s future in space and on Earth.
Join us in making history by sending Frank White on his Overview Expedition to space.
why now?
The world is at a turning point. As space becomes more accessible, the Overview Effect remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming how we see ourselves and our planet. Frank has dedicated his life to shaping our understanding of this phenomenon—but he has never experienced it firsthand.
This mission will be more than just a spaceflight. It will be a profound scientific and philosophical journey, documented to inspire future generations and expand the conversation around space exploration and its impact on human consciousness.
This is our chance to complete the story. To give Frank the experience he has dedicated his life to sharing with the world.
MEET THE SUPPORT CREW
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CHRISTINA RASMUSSEN
ARTIST + AUTHOR
“This mission is about honoring a lifetime of work that has changed how we see ourselves and our planet.“
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Dr. Sian Proctor
INSPIRATION4 ASTRONAUT + ARTIST
“Frank’s work has been essential to ensuring Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive access to space for all of humanity. The Overview Effect is real, and Frank should finally get to experience what he has spent decades teaching the world about.“
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Dylan Taylor
BLUE ORIGIN ASTRONAUT
“Few people have done more to expand humanity’s understanding of the power of space to transform perspectives than Frank. It's time we send him to space to experience The Overview Effect.”
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DR. CAMILLE ALLEYNE
CEO + ROCKET SCIENTIST
"Frank has inspired so many—let’s make his journey to space a reality."
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Ron Rosano
VIRGIN GALACTIC ASTRONAUT
“Frank is part of the history of spaceflight. Now, we can make him part of its future.”
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NICOLE STOTT
NASA ASTRONAUT + ARTIST
“Frank gave us the language to express what we experienced up there. I’m so grateful for what he’s done and continues to do to make the world a better place. Now it’s time to finally get Frank to space.”
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Anousheh Ansari
PRIVATE ASTRONAUT
“Frank has shaped how the world sees spaceflight. He deserves to see it for himself.”
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LORETTA HIDALGO WHITESIDES
VIRGIN GALACTIC FOUNDER ASTRONAUT
"I have loved The Overview Effect since I first found it on a library shelf in the pre-world wide web 90's. I have loved Frank since I first road-tripped from Houston to Boston to meet him a few years later. I would love to see him fly to space and help give back to him what he has given to so many of us."
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MARYLIZ BENDER
SONIC + IMMERSIVE ARTIST
“Frank gifted me the meaning and inspiration that drives the purpose of my life. There’s nothing I want more than to see his dreams realized and learn from his first-hand insights during his journey to space.”
A message from Frank White:
“When I first wrote The Overview Effect: Space Exploration & Human Evolution, I had no idea how far it would reach. For decades, I’ve listened to astronauts describe what it feels like to see our planet from space, how it changes their perception of life, and how it transforms them on a deep level. I have spent my life sharing their stories, but I have never had the chance to experience it myself.
Now, thanks to the support of this incredible community, we have the opportunity to make that dream a reality. If I go to space, I won’t go alone—I will take with me the stories of every astronaut I’ve ever interviewed and return with new insights to share with the world.
This mission is not just about me. It’s about all of us. It’s about exploring the unknown and continuing to expand our collective understanding of space, consciousness, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.”
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