Reach for the Stars (will.i.am song)

"Reach for the Stars" is a song written and performed by American musician will.i.am. It was commissioned by NASA for the Mars Science Laboratory mission, which included the Curiosity rover. The song premiered on Earth on August 28, 2012, and was simultaneously broadcast from Mars by the Curiosity rover. The song is unique for being the first song ever played back from another planet. Its lyrics encourage listeners to aspire to great achievements and to explore the unknown, mirroring the goals of space exploration. The song is a pop song with elements of electronic music and features will.i.am's signature vocal style. The event was part of an educational outreach program associated with the Mars mission.