From Gagarin to Artemis: Humanity’s Space Journey Begins
How it started - how it's going. Yuri Gagarin was the first, 65 years ago today. Artemis 2 crew, safely back from the Moon this week. I salute the bravery, and marvel at what we can do. We've only just begun.
Artemis 2 Crew Set to Become Fastest Humans Ever
Imagine having this view as you’re commuting home. The Artemis 2 crew is now falling to Earth, picking up speed every second as gravity relentlessly pulls them. When they plow into the upper atmosphere they’ll be the fastest humans in history...
From Giants' Shoulders to Moon's New Foundations
Your whole life you hear about the shoulders of giants. Then one day you wake up and find you're the shoulders. Four broad new sets of shoulders just orbited the Moon. Imagine how many more will stand upon them. nasa canadianspaceagency #Artemis
First Humans Since 1972 Capture Moon’s Dark Craters
4 people are flying around that Moon today. The first since 1972, and the first-ever with digital cameras, to see better into the dark craters and textures. The crew will have perfect quiet when the Moon blocks out Earth -...
Zooming Earth’s Details Reveals Our Home’s Beauty
Beautiful new whole-Earth photos. I love to zoom in and see the changing fine details, like the green glow of the aurora near the poles. A beauty of extreme exploration is that we better discover and understand our home. nasa canadianspaceagency
Three Giant Rockets Launch Soon, Expanding Moon Access
If schedule holds, these 3 giant rockets will launch in the next 3 weeks. From left to right: New Glenn - satellite launch now, planned for the Moon Starship - test flight 12 now, planned for the Moon Artemis - to the Moon...
Daily 50‑ton Meteor Rain,
That rock fell from space on Saturday, burst through roof & ceiling, bounced hard enough off the floor to hit the ceiling again, and finally rattled to a stop. It sure surpised the family - thankfully, no one was hurt....
Norway's Jostedalsbreen: Europe's Largest Glacier From Space
The fjords of Norway are so deep and beautiful. Worth exploring by boat or plane - or zooming in from space. That's Jostedalsbreen, Europe's largest glacier. details: @europeanspaceagency Copernicus Sentinel satellite
Astronauts Repair ISS Solar Arrays, Extending 2032 Mission
Today, high above your head, 2 human beings will be working outside in the eternal emptiness of the universe. astro_chrisw (1st spacewalk) & astro_jessica (4th) are improving solar arrays. Needed, as the International Space Station will be up & working through...
Artemis Launch Revives Apollo’s Global Awe
I came across this @life magazine back-issue. Hundreds of thousands came to nasakennedy to watch the launch live, with hundreds of millions (like me) tuned in on TV. Makes me wonder where the naysayers think the gigantic Saturn V rockets...
Five Moon Landings Target South Pole Water‑Rich Region
These 5 spaceships should land on the Moon this year; several near the South Pole, with rovers/hoppers to explore that little-known, always sunny, water-rich region. In order: @blueorigin's MK1 @intuitivemachines' IM-3 astrobotictechnology's Griffin-1 China's Chang'e 7 @fireflyaerospace's Blue Ghost Laying the groundwork for surveying, tech...
NASA Plans Annual Artemis Flights, Simplified Moon Missions
A significant announcement coming from nasa right now about Moon landings. Simplifying the rocket/spaceship, increasing the number of Artemis flights, and launching them at least once per year. Meanwhile the SLS rocket is back in the barn getting its helium...
Training Turns Sensor Failure Into Safe Space Docking
Flying a spaceship up to dock with a space station is an extreme event. During this docking with Mir our range sensors failed, so we had to use eyeball visuals & a stopwatch to figure the angles & speeds. Hit...
Artemis Launch Delayed to March for Safety Preparations
Launch delayed 'til March due to hydrogen leaks, a balky hatch, need to launch a crew to Space Station, and geometry with the Moon. Next opportunities: March 6, 7, 8, 9, 11. For the familes & friends it's a big...
Artemis Crew Preps for Moon Launch Amid Fuel Checks
Moon rocket about to get fuelled. nasa is making the decision if the Florida weather is warm enough and the systems are GO to start pumping liquid hydrogen & oxygen into Artemis. Expect leaks and problems, but if all gets...
