The mission is supposed to happen in 2023, but there has been some doubt cast over the timeline as Starship has yet to conduct its first orbital test flight, according to CNN.

The mission called on artists to apply to be part of the crew, and Maezawa personally called each of them with the news that they’d been accepted. If the mission goes ahead, the crew could be the first group of private citizens to go beyond low-Earth orbit. It’s a six-day mission, with the Starship travelling for three days to get to its destination, then taking a slingshot trip around the moon before returning to planet Earth.

Here’s what you need to know about the star-studded crew, according to their promo videos for the trip released on Dear Moon’s YouTube page …

1. Steve Aoki, DJ

He is one of the most famous DJs on the planet and has an estimated net worth of US$120 million, reported Bro Bible. Most well-known in the EDM scene, Aoki said he initially applied to go on the trip to fulfil a childhood dream.

Aoki added that he was the first person picked for the trip: “I can’t miss this opportunity. My soul is begging for this.”

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2. Tim Dodd, YouTuber

Born in Iowa, United States, Tim Dodd is a well-known YouTuber who teaches rocket science on the platform. He describes his mission as “bringing space down to Earth for everyday people”, according to Dear Moon’s YouTube page. He said that he never thought he’d get the chance to go to the moon and “can’t wait to bring everyone with me”. We can’t wait to see what videos he might create about the experience.

3. Yemi A.D., Artist

Yemi describes himself as a social innovator and choreographer. The dancer has created campaigns and directed shows for the likes of Apple, Google, Mercedes-Benz, SNL and CBS.

He admitted that he is scared to go to the moon – but the young kid in him is more excited than afraid. He added that the crew members are like a group of superheroes and he’s excited to see what they create together.

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4. T. O. P, K-pop idol

In 2016, he became the first artist to curate an art auction in Hong Kong when he collaborated with Sotheby’s. He said that he wants to give people hope through his trip to the moon and make people feel that anything is possible.

5. Rhiannon Adam, photographer

“It’s like an impossible dream coming true.” That’s what Irish photographic artist Rhiannon Adam said when she found out she was going to the moon. Her work focuses on research-based long-form documentary projects. She has been widely published in reputable publications including Le Monde, New York Times and British Journal of Photography.

6. Karim Iliya, photographer

Photographer Karim Iliya wants to use the moon trip to “grow and understand how to make things better for all life on Earth”. He is a photographer and whale swimming guide based in Iceland and Hawaii. Iliya grew up in the Middle East and Asia and loves the natural world. He uses photography and video to showcase underwater scenes not many people have witnessed.

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7. Dev Joshi, actor

Bollywood star Dev Joshi, who is only 22, described Dear Moon as a landmark project. He is best known for his portrayal of Indian superhero Baal Veer, a character who spreads messages of truth and goodness to viewers.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, he established the D3 Caring Social Club, a service for the poor and underprivileged in India. He is busy doing a master’s in international affairs and diplomacy from the United Nations Institute of Training and Research.

8. Brendan Hall, filmmaker

Brendan Hall is an American documentary filmmaker who focuses on telling stories about the natural world. Some of his adventures include going through the Amazon rainforest to uncover mammoth bones in Siberia. He travels the world directing projects for global non-profits and brands including National Geographic, Google and The Nature Conservancy.

The backup crew

Two backup crew members were also selected. They took part in all the training and should a main crew member pull out or be medically unfit to go on the trip, one of the backup crew will take their place.

9. Kaitlyn Farrington, Olympic snowboarder

Kaitlyn Farrington is an American professional snowboarder who won gold in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Just eight months after her win, she was diagnosed with congenital cervical stenosis and was forced to retire from competitive snowboarding. Now she spends her time adventure snowboarding.

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10. Miyu, dancer

Miyu is a dancer, choreographer and movement teacher. She has performed globally but is most proud of her show at Cotton Club in Tokyo, Japan, which was sold out for several nights. She said that she will do her best to inspire people through dance and that the potential trip is a dream of hers.