Driven to Explore
One woman is going to the Moon.
Another is chasing something just as big.
A feature documentary following a 10-day road trip across America during the 10-day Artemis II mission to the Moon - capturing the momentum, the wonder, and the women shaping the future of space in real time.
THE MISSION ON EARTH
In April 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II launches its first crewed mission around the Moon, Aspiring Astronaut Alyssa Carson begins a journey of her own—on the ground.
Starting in Cape Canaveral, she witnesses the historic launch, then hits the road—traveling across America over the same 10 days the mission unfolds in space with her best friend and Ocean Engineer Grace by her side.
Her destination: San Diego, where she’ll be there to witness the splashdown as the crew returns to Earth.
Along the way, Alyssa meets with trailblazing women in science, engineering, and space—capturing stories that reflect the mission happening above them in real time.
10 days. Two journeys. One shared moment in history.
Why This Matters
The future of space isn’t decades away - it’s happening right now.
And for the first time, a new generation is watching it unfold in real time.
This story is about more than one mission.
It’s about access, representation, and inspiring the next wave of explorers, scientists, and dreamers to see themselves in what’s possible.
Why This Film Is Different
Filmed in real time alongside the historic Artemis II mission, where the FIRST WOMAN will orbit the Moon: Astronaut Christina Koch!
A parallel cinematic journey on Earth and in space
Built for a new generation of explorers
Designed to live across documentary, education, and social platforms
Meet Alyssa CARSON
Astrobiologist and ASPIRING MARS Astronaut
Alyssa Carson has spent her life preparing for one goal: becoming the first person on Mars.
From attending Space Camp at age 7 to becoming the youngest person certified for suborbital spaceflight, Alyssa has built an extraordinary foundation in science, aviation, and space training. She holds a degree in astrobiology and is currently pursuing her PhD while working as a science researcher.
Through her work, writing, and platform of over 500,000 followers, Alyssa is helping inspire the next generation of explorers—proving that the journey to space starts long before launch.
Meet Sarah MOSHMAN
Director AND PRODUCER
Sarah Moshman is an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker known for telling powerful, human-centered stories that spotlight trailblazing women around the world.
With multiple feature documentaries distributed on platforms like Netflix, PBS, Amazon, and Hulu, Sarah has built a reputation for capturing stories that are both deeply personal and widely impactful. Her work often explores themes of resilience, ambition, and the pursuit of something bigger—making her uniquely suited to bring this journey to life.
From documenting women rowing across the Pacific Ocean to telling the story of the first mother in space, Sarah’s films consistently center courage, complexity, and possibility.
Through Driven to Explore, she brings her signature lens to a new kind of story—one unfolding in real time, at the intersection of space, science, and the next generation of explorers.
Learn more about Sarah’s work and previous films here!
HELP BRING THIS STORY TO LIFE
This documentary is unfolding in real time…
and your support makes it possible.
From capturing the journey on the road to bringing the final film to audiences around the world, every contribution helps tell a story that deserves to be seen. Join our crew!
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