Artemis II Post‑Flight Press Conference
The Artemis II post-flight press conf is this Thursday, Apr 16, at 2:30 pm ET. https://t.co/53UepeaDOb Watch on YouTube.
Amazon's Faster, Single-Dish Wi‑Fi Wins Delta over Starlink
This may explain why Delta went with Amazon instead of Starlink. 3X the download speed and only a single dish required for each aircraft. $AMZN $DAL
MGU Revives Apophis Mission as Modern Cubesat
Moscow State University, MGU (my alma mater;) suddenly revived the idea of a mission to Apophis, but now in a cubesat form. No mention of the original project from two decades ago, but https://t.co/5Uo4JA9Xcu uniquely preserves the context: https://t.co/oNmeevbzhR https://t.co/nNmr4JJzyS
Hawkeye360 IPO Preps with $117M Revenue, Massive Backlog
Satellite signals-intel provider @hawkeye360, preparing IPO on @NYSE, reports $117.7M in 2025 rev, $24.8M EBITDA and sharply lower operating loss. Revenue was 61% US government, 16% Japan, 23% rest of world. Backlog, at $302.7M, up 6.8x from 2024.https://t.co/E8IPZWf3pK https://t.co/QgmLlopOAW
Funding Cuts Kill Reusable Angara Rocket Plans
...Last but not least, all attempts to develop a reusable version of the Angara rocket are now dead due to absence of funding for that purpose in the newly approved budget, Khrunichev official said. CONTEXT: https://t.co/Mp292k3hJC https://t.co/ENtbupoBsX
Space ETF Forms Tight Bull Flag Amid Market Volatility
$UFO Daily. High, tight bull flag for Space ETF. One of the cleaner ETF charts in the entire market right now amid wild headline volatility. https://t.co/i7ypmTDTuC
Artemis–Chinese Space Station Distance Might Exceed Estimates
Oh, but wait.... A preliminary check suggests the Artemis- Chinese Space Station max distance may be even larger. I'll have to do a more careful analysis
Ukraine’s Yuzhnoe Previously Built Massive Solid Rocket Boosters
Very interesting. Do we know anything about these rocket boosters? They are new to me. Ukraine's Yuzhnoe did build the RT-23 and R-39 solid missiles (2.4m dia) in the Soviet era.
Artemis 2 Set Record: 413,145 Km From Earth
Artemis 2 was the furthest human voyage from Earth. Per the final JPL Horizons trajectory I estimate the max distance from the geocenter was 413145 km at 2304 UTC Apr 6 (about 4 km less and 1...
Angara-5M to Launch PTK Prototype by 2028
Upgraded Angara-5M rocket is now promised to fly with a development prototype of the PTK crew vehicle during a 2027-2028 period (a delay from 2025). Context and full story: https://t.co/ithnEIbQfV https://t.co/g9fUBxzoNz
Europa Clipper Probes Hidden Ocean for Extraterrestrial Life
NASA’s Europa Clipper Explores Hidden Oceans for Signs of Life by @BrianRoemmele #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/2O5Lx5ewb1
Congrats Artemis II—NASA’s Backup Crew Ready for Artemis III
Congrats on Artemis II. Just in case you need a backup crew for Artemis III... @nasa
From Gagarin to Artemis: Stepwise Journey to Lunar Settlement
Today is International Day of Human Spaceflight. On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave Earth. He made one orbit. That was just the beginning. Now, 65 years later, Artemis II has taken humans beyond...
Anticipating History's Most Powerful V3 Raptor Static Fire
Let's go! 🔥 Can't wait to see this magic for the first time. Presumably will be the most powerful static fire in history using V3 Raptors. No big deal.... right?
Artemis Highlights NASA’s Evolving Mission Landscape
This post is now a newsletter, with hyperlinked sources + some thoughts on Artemis and the state of NASA https://ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/earth-is-blue-thank-you-artemis
Compact X‑ray Telescope Resolves 3.5 Mm at One Kilometer
A new high-resolution X-ray telescope, developed with advanced mirror technology, can distinguish objects just 3.5 mm wide from a kilometer away, marking a significant step toward compact, high-precision space-based X-ray astronomy. spaceinnovation
First Human Orbital Flight Marks 65-Year Milestone
65 YEARS AGO TODAY: The first human reaches Earth's orbit FULL STORY (and my reconstruction of the event): https://t.co/l1fyUe3ztw https://t.co/KqZ4ndMNXk
Exhausted Yet Relieved, Fans Crave Faster Moon Missions
Anyone else feeling the duality of absolute exhaustion and relief that Artemis 2 is over, and also a sadness in the absence of such an incredible mission to continue captivating the world? I hope @rookisaacman’s plan to launch SLS every...
Dream Realized: Artemis 2 Astronauts Celebrate Moon Mission
Getting to cover This mission has been a dream. Thanks most to this crew. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/the-most-special-thing-that-will-ever-happen-in-my-life-artemis-2-astronauts-describe-their-epic-moon-mission
Satellite Internet Surges After Argentina Lifts Provider-Protecting Ban
Argentina: "satellite internet use exploded once the government lifted its ban, which had, until then, benefited a politically powerful local internet provider." https://t.co/AgkhhECtJH https://t.co/LkfF5ZGwAx
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...
South Africa’s Viable Alternatives Ease Starlink Licensing Pressure
Emotions are boiling… The issue of @Starlink in South Africa has been a thorn in the flesh for @elonmusk … South Africa has the potential to be one of the biggest markets for Starlink in Africa… South Africa has reliable &...
One Call to NASA Rescued SpaceX From Collapse
In 2008, Elon pulled off the greatest heist in history: • SpaceX was dying • Every rocket failed • Boeing was stealing their $1.6 billion contract Then Elon made ONE desperate call to NASA. Here’s how a 60-second convo saved him:
Heat Shield Fine Despite White Discoloration, Says Jared
Jared clarifies the status of the heat shield; some observers were concerned by an area of white discoloration but it's no big deal.
SpaceX Valued Near $15 B, Not $16 B, with Starlink $11‑12 B.
The legacy Twitter business was supposed to be $2.9B last year and xAI was hoping for $500M. That would mean SpaceX itself is just over $15B (not the $16B many have been stating) and Starlink is in the region of...
Zero‑G Liquid Storage Set to Revolutionize Space Missions
New Zero-G Liquid Storage System Could Transform Space Missions by @interesting_aIl #SpaceTech #Tech #Technology #EmergingTech #Space https://t.co/RrdFcR9tCT
Amazon Leo to Deploy Ka‑Band mmWave by 2026
Amazon Leo plans to launch services commercially by mid-2026 according to Andy Jassy. The spectrum for user links is millimeter wave (Ka band). Shannon-Hartley Theorem: C = B \log_2(1 + S/N) Where: •C = channel capacity (bits per second) •B = bandwidth (Hz) •S/N =...
Artemis 2: A Bright Gift Amid Growing Negativity
what a gift to humanity drowning in so much negativity lately - Artemis 2 was... We should celebrate our astronauts, engineers, scientists, and all the awesome people at NASA who made it possible.
Earth: A Fragile Lifeboat, We’re All Crew
Christina Koch’s reflection on Artemis II crew: “When we saw tiny Earth…what struck me wasn’t necessarily just Earth. It was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging undisturbingly in the universe…Planet Earth. You are a crew.” https://t.co/ck2ZZjj1ZC
Orion Heat Shield Passes Reentry, Crew Remains Safe
I just had a moment to chat with Lori Glaze, head of the Artemis program, about how the Orion heat shield held up during reentry yesterday. She said they have imagery in hand from divers at the splashdown site, but...
Astronaut Patch Meets Boltzmann's Law: Entropy Art
Well, the astronauts like @Astro_Suni on the @CBSNews Special Report for the @NASAArtemis splash down have their @NASA patches, so I wore Boltzmann's law, central to the principle of ever increasing disorder. Patch by artist @AndreaLauer
Apollo 13 Artifacts Reveal Ingenious Life‑saving Ingenuity
For this anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, here are four new artifacts that flew on that heroic mission: 1) Complete Tool Kit 2) Main Bus B Battery Bar used for emergency power 3) Stowage Strap 4) External Decal from Command Module Apollo 13 was...
Space Engineer Shares Journey to Inspire Future Explorers
🛰️ I'm Elio — space engineer by trade, storyteller by necessity. I help build and operate the spacecraft that roam Mars and the Moon, and I talk about it here so the next generation of explorers knows the door is...
Houston Prepares to Greet Artemis II Crew Returning From Moon
The stage is set for Houston to welcome the Artemis II crew home from the Moon. https://t.co/Nwu7iSX1i3
People Question Need for AI-Generated Artemis Images
I don't understand why there are AI photos from Artemis. I mean, the real pictures are super awesome - there's just no reason for fake. Is there?
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42 : The modex on the recovery chopper that picked up the @NASAArtemis crew https://t.co/XCCZpzqSUB
Russian Launch Warnings Deliberately Obscure Exact Liftoff Timing
That would explain why recent danger zone warnings ahead of Russian launches have longer time windows and their start time does not match the liftoff time, so to complicate the determination of a moment when the fueled vehicle is on...
Artemis II Crew Celebrates Orion “Integrity” Aboard USS Murtha
GREAT photo of the crew with their Orion spacecraft "Integrity" in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha.
Artemis II Crew Returns to Ellington Field at 4:15 PM
NASA tells me the Artemis II crew is expected back at Ellington Field (near JSC) "about" 4:15 pm ET. Will be on NASA+, YouTube, and X.
RAeS Recommends NASA Flight Test Nomination
I think there is an obvious flight test nomination here @NASAAdmin ! (And congrats from all of us at the RAeS)
Navy’s Legacy Fuels Artemis II Astronaut Recovery
Wings of gold. It's always been the Navy's job to get those astronauts, a legacy that lives on with Artemis II. Proud to have been part of the story of how the Navy prepared for this moment. 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸⚓️⚓️
Canada’s Key Contributions to Artemis II Revealed
When the Moon Met Canada Have you been watching Artemis II with awe? The Canada Letter today, by @LaVjosa, illuminates the Canadian elements in the mission. Sign up to get the New York Times Canada newsletter in your inbox every...
305th ISS Resupply Mission Launches in 2026
The 2nd cargo-supply mission of 2026 departed for the International Space Station. This is the 305th flight to assemble and maintain the ISS since its start in 1998: https://t.co/z0hQPyDt9P
SpaceX Launches NG-24, Falcon 9 Lands Booster Successfully
🚀SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman NG-24 (CRS-24) this morning at 7:41 a.m. ET from SLC-40. The Falcon 9 carried the Cygnus spacecraft (S.S. Steven R. Nagel) with ~11,000 lbs of supplies and science to the ISS. Booster B1094 (7th flight) nailed...
Artemis II's Parachutes Deploy Flawlessly, Awe-Inspiring Safe Return
Literally holding my breath watching Artemis II deploy those parachutes and return safely. How amazing?!
Falcon 9 Lifts ISS Cargo as China Readies Jielong‑3 Launch
LAUNCH at 1141 UTC Apr 11 of a Falcon 9 from Canaveral with the ISS Cygnus NG-24 cargo ship SS Steven R. Nagel. Also waiting to confirm LAUNCH at 1133 UTC of a Jielong-3 from the Yanjiang area in the South...
Decelerators: Slowing Mach 33 to 20 Mph for Planetary Landings
Inspired by the #ArtemisII moon mission and/or working in the space industry? June sees @aiaa and @Aerosociety conference on aerodynamic decelerators - how do you slow down an object from Mach 33 to 20mph to land on Earth or other...
Artemis II Proves Engineering Consistency Fuels Lunar Future
53 years after Apollo 17, humans circled the Moon again with Artemis II and returned safely. The Orion capsule's re-entry was a high-stakes test: faster than ISS returns, intense heat, but the adjusted trajectory and robust design delivered. Crew healthy,...
NASA’s Skyfall Mission Aims to Deploy Helicopters on Mars
NASA’s “Skyfall” Mission Could Drop Helicopters Across Mars by @spaceandtech_ #SpaceTech #Robots #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/tNkCvNHm2x
Spacebuilders Share Journey, Thank Followers for Support
It’s great to be able to share what those of us in the space industry feel as we build and test our spacecraft. Thank you for following along.
