VLC is the most recognizable and widely used open source project in the world. Developed by the VideoLAN non-profit organization, VLC has managed to be the go-to media player for almost all kinds of media playback.
People like it for its lightweight design, versatile nature, and its ability to play almost any media format without the need to install additional codecs. It is also one of the best open source video players for Linux, offering up plenty of useful features.
Now, a recent announcement by VideoLAN on X/Twitter sees them aim high for the moon to mark their 20-year anniversary.
VLC to the Moon: What's Happening?
The VLC project is marking this occasion with a really cool initiative called “LUNAR TIME CAPSULE”, where people can send their personal videos to the Moon aboard a video time capsule on the Griffin Lander, which is set for a late 2025 launch.
These videos will be stored on microSD cards enclosed in a sealed titanium capsule, securely placed in the spacecraft that can bear the harsh lunar environment. Do keep in mind that the Griffin Lander won't be returning to Earth once it lands on the Moon.
If this is something that interests you, then you can get started by visiting the LUNAR TIME CAPSULE website, where you can upload all kinds of videos, be it of you, your friends, your pets, a beautiful scenery… anything.
They don't seem to be moderating the content, but this doesn't mean that you should be posting any unsavory or illegal content; keep it clean. You can also attach a personal message to go along with your video.
The final video submission deadline is February 28, 2025, and the VLC team has already selected 1000 classic films from their side for inclusion in the capsule.
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