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From Space to Cyberspace: The Evolution of Fan Cultures from Apollo 11 to Today

This research explores the transformation of fan cultures surrounding space exploration, highlighting the shift from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 to contemporary digital engagement. It analyzes marketing strategies, the role of expositions, and collecting culture in fandom expression. Key discussions include the impact of events such as the Google Lunar X Prize and emerging trends in space tourism. The study emphasizes how new media has changed participants’ experiences from information consumption to interactive participation, ultimately reshaping how fandom is expressed and experienced in the digital age.

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From Space to Cyberspace: The Evolution of Fan Cultures from Apollo 11 to Today

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  1. FromSpace to Cyberspace Research onspace fan cultures in 1969 and the present day --- Maartje de Bruin

  2. Fan culture around‘69 Expositions Marketing Strategies Collecting Culture Expressions of Fandom

  3. Focus on: Fan culture around ‘69 • Apollo 11 Mission • Information and Spectacle

  4. High’s & Lows: 1969 – 2011 • Professor Armstrong • Low in fan culture • Wubbo Ockels • High in fan culture

  5. Fan Culture Nowadays • Google Lunar X Prize • MissionMoon 2.0 • 26 Teams (2010-2015) • SpaceTourism • Virgin Galactic • Spaceport Curaçao  Ability to Participate

  6. Fan Culture Nowadays Expositions & Collecting Culture • New Media • Games / Interactive Sites • WWW as a platform for fandom • Interaction – Simulation - Participation

  7. (Flight) Simulation Games • Strategy Games • Shooters

  8. Hyves • Facebook • Twitter • Rewardforactiveparticipation

  9. Focus on: Fan Culture Nowadays • FromApollo 11 to Space in General • Emotion / Experience / Impact • Participation

  10. Conclusion FromApollo 11 to a broadersense of Space Fan Culture Collecting Culture changes to an online culture – aura of collectingdisappears New Media (games/internet/simulations) offers the opportunityto experience Shift in focus frominformation to participation

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