Going to the Moon is no longer just science.
It is also culture.
NASA has released an official playlist to accompany its Artemis program, the mission that seeks to take humans back to the Moon and pave the way to Mars.
And yes: it sounds exactly as you imagine… and as you wouldn’t expect.
Adele, BTS, Coldplay and space also listens to pop
Far from a “scientific” selection, the playlist mixes global artists with an emotional and epic sound.
Among the names that appear:
- Adele
- BTS
- Coldplay
- Katy Perry
- Bruno Mars
A selection designed as a soundtrack to the most ambitious journey of our generation.
This is no coincidence.
Music has always been present in space missions, from takeoff songs to astronauts’ personal playlists.
Artemis: much more than a space mission
The Artemis program is not just any launch.
This is the project NASA wants:
- back to the Moon
- to carry the first woman and first person of color
- to build a base for future Mars missions
And now, also, to create a cultural narrative around the journey.
Music for a 3-day trip… and then some.
Travel to the Moon is not fast.
The journey can take several days, and music becomes essential:
👉 emotional support
👉 connection with the Earth
👉 psychological tool
Therefore, the playlist does not only seek to set the mood.
seeks to humanize the spatial experience.
From astronauts to playlists, music has always been there
The relationship between space and music is not new.
From:
- wake-up songs in missions
- songs chosen by astronauts
- even disks sent into space
Music has always been part of the journey.
Artemis simply takes it to a new scale.
A playlist for everyone (not only for astronauts)
What’s interesting is that this playlist is not just for the crew.
It is designed for:
- space fans
- music lovers
- new generations
And it is part of a broader strategy where NASA seeks to connect with the public through culture, content and storytelling.
Space is also emotion
At a time when space exploration is back at the center of the global debate, NASA understands something key:
it is not enough to arrive.
You have to make people feel the journey.
And that’s where the music comes in.
Why this playlist matters now
Because it blends two worlds that are increasingly connected:
✔ science
✔ pop culture.
✔ exploration
✔ excitement.
✔ technology
✔ narrative.
And because it turns something historical into something close to home.
NASA is not only preparing for a return to the Moon.
He is building his soundtrack.
And for the first time, we can all hear it.
