The moon is calling: Bremerhaven shows visions of the future in space!

The moon is calling: Bremerhaven shows visions of the future in space!

There is currently an exciting special exhibition in the German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven entitled “The Temptation of Space – Emigrate to the Moon, Mars, Venus?” This innovative show, which fits wonderfully into the discussion about colonizable worlds, opened its doors on July 15, 2025 and magically attracts technology and space enthusiasts. [bremenzwei.de](https://www.bremenzwei.de/themen/ exhibition-verlockung-weltall-100.html) reports that the exhibition is divided into four exciting areas that give visitors insights into the challenges and opportunities of life in space. This also raises the question of who owns space resources - a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant today.

The carefully selected exhibits, which come from both history and the world of science fiction, are truly worth seeing. Representing this, the exhibition shows, among other things, a model of the European launch vehicle Ariane 5, an artifact that illustrates the ambitions of the space industry. Guests can also hear the mysterious sounds of space, which were meticulously recorded by NASA. And for fans of science fiction literature, there are first editions of famous novels that have inspired the idea of ​​space travel for over a century.

The moon, our neighbor in space

But why the moon? A look at the [Wikipedia](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar colonization) shows that the idea of ​​lunar colonization has long been a theme in literature and science, from Jules Verne's visions of interplanetary travel to NASA's advanced plans expressed in the Artemis program. There are currently no concrete plans to settle people on the moon, but scientists are already dreaming of a permanent moon base in the 2030s. An exciting perspective that not only underlines the scientific benefits of the moon, but also holds out the prospect of a sustainable “lunar economy” (selenoconomy). The potential for resources, from metals to helium-3, is just too tempting.

Just like the exhibition, the discussion about lunar colonization also addresses many questions, including practical implementation: How do you transport people and material efficiently between the Earth and the Moon? This is where terms like Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Low Moon Orbit (LMO) come into play. Scientists agree that international cooperation is necessary to overcome the high costs and technical challenges.

Colorful facets of artistic inspiration

In the middle of all these considerations are artistic works that can also be found in the exhibition. Among other things, you can see the impressive sculptures and installations that present works by artists such as Udo Lindenberg. A particularly touching piece is a pencil drawing of a lunar landscape by Petr Ginz, a Holocaust victim, which illustrates the emotional connection between art and space travel. Such exhibits invite visitors to question the impact of the moon and space travel on the human psyche and society.

The exhibition is rounded off with an interactive course that primarily appeals to young visitors. Here they can discover the topics in a playful way and discuss questions about space travel and possible colonization. An election forum entitled “Space Migration” also gives those present the opportunity to vote on central themes of the exhibition.

In summary, the exhibition “Allure of Space” in Bremerhaven is not only a place of information, but also of inspiration for all generations who are interested in life in space and the future of humanity. The topics, challenges and creative approaches surrounding lunar colonization clearly show that the “allure of space” is more than a dream – it could one day become reality.