A Banbury pipe band could have its music transmitted to the Moon as part of a proposed space-based data-storage project. The idea, backed by Lonestar Data Holdings chief Chris Stott, is largely symbolic but highlights wider plans to place data centres in satellites and eventually on the lunar surface.

David Kerr of the Laidlaw Memorial Pipe Band said the group may record tunes for transmission after satellites launch in early 2027. Supporters of lunar data centres argue they could offer stronger protection against cyber attacks, while the band’s planned contribution also honours its links to First World War Victoria Cross recipient piper David Laidlaw.