Researchers. IDR is forming a Scientific Advisory Board with expertise in DNA data storage, 5D optical quartz, space systems engineering, genomics, and existential risk.
Space agencies and launch providers. The ARC is designed as a standard secondary payload compatible with all current commercial CubeSat deployers. We are seeking mission partners for the first prototype deployment.
Funders. IDR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (status forthcoming). The Phase 1 prototype requires $210,000 to $285,000. This is among the cheapest plausible existential risk interventions currently unimplemented.
Everyone else. If you believe Earth's genetic library deserves a backup, reach out. The biggest barrier to this project is not technology or cost — it is the decision to begin.