In 2020, the world seemed to be on the brink. A global pandemic raged, wildfires scorched the earth, and anxieties soared. Yet, amidst this turmoil, a spark of hope ignited: NASA astronauts returned to space aboard SpaceX’s CrewDragon, the first mission of its kind in nearly a decade. This inspiring event, against the backdrop of a world in crisis, gave birth to “Cosmic Rhapsody.”

Review by Julie C. Sheppard:

This stirring short, Cosmic Rhapsody: A Symphony for our Planet, gives the viewer a truncated yet eloquent look at the epic project of the same title, unveiled in May 2025. 

The poignant voice of the narrator explaining the project is particularly melodic, passionately recounting notable challenges of humanity such as natural disasters and a global pandemic, and our incredible resilience and adaptability.

A combination of video depictions of disasters on Earth and striking outer space shots reveal a balance between terrestrial and extra terrestrial. In turn, this ties in well with the sci-fi storyline of the project that strives to connect life on Earth with the positive use of AI and its potential to help various forms of human life to survive and thrive, even outside of our planet. 

The display of orchestral and choral performances of this project is simply breathtaking and shows that humans are indeed capable of incredible creativity — a capability that can take us to soaring heights.