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 planets? #NASA #ESA https://t.co/7U18I7QeRw https://t.co/zgenlGu02l
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.
Over the Moon After Seven Hours of Stunning Recovery Images
So many amazing images at recovery. What is your fav? I'm quite figuratively "over the moon" having watched everything unfold over the past 7 hours.
Artemis II’s 3D Flight Path to the Moon
Artemis II mission route in 3D! https://t.co/MwqPxMYofs #artemis #ArtemisII #moonmission #moon #journeytomoon #space #SpaceLovers @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon @erikbryn @antgrasso @sallyeaves @Nicochan33 @HaroldSinnott @mvollmer1 @marcusborba @CatherineAdenle @vinod1975 @YuHelenYu @ingliguori @fogoros @ylecun @TerenceLeungSF @SourabhSKatoch @wil_bielert @HsrYueli @faustospain @Whats_AI @kaifulee @demishassabis @marek_rosa @AndrewYNg @BernardMarr...
Starlink Group 17‑21 Launches From Vandenberg at 0504 UTC
LAUNCH at 0504 UTC Apr 11 of Starlink Group 17-21 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Artemis II Nails Precision: Distance, Speed, Reentry on Target
Artemis II return stats, per flight director Rick Henfling (via FDO): • Distance traveled: 700,237 miles • Top speed: 24,664 mph • Reentry angle: Within 0.4% of target • Entry distance: 1,957 miles • Landing location: Within 1 mile of target
Colorado Aerospace Powers Artemis’s Record‑Fast Reentry
An incredible moment for American innovation and exploration. As NASA’s Artemis mission returns to Earth, astronauts are reentering our atmosphere at speeds nearing 25,000 mph — among the fastest speeds ever traveled by humans. Colorado is proud to play a role in...
Artemis Returns Safely, Celebrating Humanity’s Space Triumph
Artemis home, safe in the sea, Millions watched, one HUM-AN-ITY. From questions asked to answers flown, Science made the unknown… known. To every hand that shaped the way, Thank you for bringing her home today 🌙 Goodnight, everyone ✌️
Artemis 2 Astronauts Arrive on Recovery Ship for Medical Checks
The helicopters carrying the four Artemis 2 astronauts have landed on the deck of the recovery ship, USS John P. Murtha. They'll now head to the ship's medical bay for post-flight checks.
Only One Artemis II CubeSat Achieved Orbit Boost, Others Failed
Three of the four Artemis II cubesats were meant to fire propulsion systems to raise perigee and stay in orbit. Only one (Saudi Arabia's SWC-1) managed to do so; TACHELES and K-RadCube reentered at first perigee.
Earth: A Fragile Crescent Home for 8 Billion
We all live on this dot, more than 8 billion of us. @NASA: Seen from afar, Earth appears as a small, delicate waning crescent suspended in the darkness of space, captured by the crew during the Artemis II mission (April 6,...
Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Earth View From Soyuz Reentry
NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins pointed a camera out of the window of the Soyuz reentry capsule, and this is what he saw from the window seat returning to Earth from space https://t.co/e5dI5EiJHI
Artemis 2 Crew Exits Orion, Board Helicopters to Recovery Ship
The Artemis 2 astronauts are starting to exit Orion. They'll be hoisted onto helicopters for a short flight to the recovery ship.
NASA Celebrates Flawless, Triumphant Mission Success
Warmest congratulations to the entire @NASA family for an outstandingly successful and perfectly executed mission.
Capsule Lands Right-Side-Up: Stable One Confirmed
Glad to see the capsule is "Stable One". (There are two stable positions for a capsule after splashdown. "Stable Two" is NASA speak for "upside down".)
Outlook PM Celebrates Artemis II Crew's Safe Earth Return
the PM for Microsoft Outlook seeing that Artemis II crew succesfully made it back to earth https://t.co/E3JEawI3Dh
One of Us Can’t Wait for Artemis II’s Return
One of us is more excited than the other to watch the Artemis II crew return to Earth…
Orion Splashdown Thrills Team, Including Proud Daughter
Beautiful reentry and splash down. (My daughter worked on Orion. She’s very excited right now, as is everyone who contributed to our initial return to the moon)
Naval Support Enables Artemis Return: Sea Power Fuels Space
USS John P. Murtha offshore San Diego assisting with recovery of the Artemis capsule. Reminder: Sea Power is still a prerequisite for Space Power
Astronaut Spots Shrinking Moon, Mission Control Jokes About Comeback
"We got a great view of the moon out window 2, looks a little smaller than yesterday" Wiseman told mission control minutes before the crew plunged into Earth's atmosphere. "Guess we'll have to go back," mission control replied. https://t.co/8KNPaFFiFv
Artemis Era Launches: A Global Celebration for NASA
Epic day for NASA and everyone around the world who contributed to this. The Artemis era has truly begun.
Celebrating Integrity's Return and Apollo 13 Free‑Return Anniversary
🎯 Welcome Back Integrity, with a bullseye splash down just now And tomorrow is the 66-year anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch, the last time a mission brought the astronauts back with a free-return trajectory, slingshotting around the moon. https://t.co/TWKKMtnxDF
Watch Artemis Mission Landing Live Right Now
MyPOV - Very cool. Tune into the live stream now for the #Artemis mission landing https://t.co/CulPUWM1bl
Anxious Pizza Binge Fuels Artemis II Splashdown Watch
Anybody else anxiously eating a few too many pizza slices while watching the Artemis II splashdown feed?
Command Module Executes 3 M/S Raise
Integrity CM 3m/s raise burn using the small thrusters on the command module to ensure good distance from the abandoned service module
Orion Returns Home After Crew Module Separation
Orion is coming home. Good crew module sep. Godspeed the crew of Artemis II. https://t.co/aYgG56dcMb
Orion Crew Capsule Set to Separate in Under 30 Minutes
Less than 30 minutes until the Orion crew capsule separates from the service module. https://t.co/o9Fz1gSC3R
World Holds Breath for Artemis II’s Safe Return
Artemis II is on the way home. The part where everything has to go right. Where the whole world quietly holds its breath. Hoping. Watching. Waiting. Bring them home. 🚀🇺🇸🇨🇦
Watch NASA’s Artemis II Return Live and Celebrate
Right - space twitter/X - grab family/friends/colleagues and strangers and WATCH this NASA stream - and cheer #ArtemisII back from space https://t.co/EeXIjX2fk4
Artemis II Crew Receives Final Landing Safety Briefing
"Please set seats to upright, stow tray tables and switch off all personal electronic devices" Almost home #ArtemisII
Artemis 2 Shows Earth’s Beauty Amid Global Challenges
Astonishing views at the moment of Earth getting closer from Artemis 2. An uplifting mission to the Moon during a difficult time on Earth - as was Apollo 8. https://t.co/vVNXyenwHG
Awaiting Clear Skies for Orion’s Chute Descent
Hope the mist clears so we can get a great view of Orion coming down under chutes. https://t.co/sqUI0GTmTZ
NASA Confident Splashdown Tonight; Graphic Timeline Guides Return
The weather at the splashdown site is looking good and NASA’s experts are feeling confident. But I find it also helps to know what to expect, so I made this graphic summary of key events to return our amazing astronauts...
Moon Crew Set to Re‑enter at Record 25,000 Mph
Today, 4 brave souls, Reid, Victor, Christina & Jeremy will return from their voyage to the Moon Paradoxically, when they are closest to home is one of the riskiest parts They will be traveling 25,000 mph when they hit the atmosphere, the...
Artemis II’s Final Hours Seen From Orion’s Solar Array
Artemis II and Earth, 3:30 pm ET, April 10, 2026, just over 4.5 hours from splashdown at 8:07 pm ET (left). Compared with this time yesterday (right). Views from a camera on one of Orion's solar arrays. Screenshot from: https://t.co/3y6Tm3VF4k...
Artemis II Reminds Us of Humanity’s Awe‑inspiring Potential
All this Artemis II stuff gets me choked up. It's just astonishing what humans can accomplish.
Starlink Delivers Ground‑level Internet Speed at 30,000 Ft
Starlink provides an Internet connection in flight that is on par with ground Internet speed & latency
Blue Origin Hatch Endures Reentry, Opens Precisely On Cue
Ok. As was correctly guessed it's the hatch mechanism. Designed and built by my awesome @blueorigin HBR Robotic's team. Here's a pic. Keeps the air in. Will absolutely NOT open when it's not supposed to. Absolutely...
SoftBank Adds Free Starlink Mobile to Japan Carriers
Starlink Mobile goes in-country-multicarrier Today SoftBank joined KDDI and Docomo in offering Starlink Mobile for free to mobile customers in Japan. https://t.co/qXooo8MHM2
Artemis II Splashdown Show Tonight: Mission Recap & Updates
Artemis II Splashdown show tonight @BloombergTV Will recap the mission, listen in to @NASAArtemis @NASA mission updates and discuss with @lorengrush
Cheaper Rockets and AI Make Space Exploration Imminent
To understand the universe, we must explore it. With the cost of exploration plummeting alongside reusable rockets, AI navigation, and more... This is about to become a reality.
US Mobile's Starlink Bundles Start $47, Rise After Six Months
"US Mobile has revealed pricing on a set of Starlink bundles that start at $47 per month for new customers. The discount on the Starlink tiers convert to regular pricing after six months, which is $20 higher for each tier."...
Three Factors That Let Artemis II Surpass Apollo’s Record
How did Artemis II break Apollo’s distance record? #AskEthan If you ask google how Artemis II broke Apollo 13's distance record, it'll lie and say "because the rocket was more powerful." But these three reasons, combined, are how it really happened. https://t.co/lqbj3u00kP
Join Live Q&A on Artemis Splashdown Today at 4 PM
With the @NASAArtemis splashdown happening Friday night, there is no better time to sit down with me and talk science. Join @WorldSciFest live on YouTube for a Q&A today at 4pm EDT. Drop your questions below to get them answered...
Guess the Orion Tech Piece NASA Will Touch Tonight
Fun @NASAArtemis II quiz: Who can guess can what the last piece of cool Orion technology Reid, Victor (Go Mustangs @calpoly), Jeremy, and Christina will touch after landing tonight?
Senior Official Calls for Orion Valve Redesign, Embraces Transparency
During the final Artemis II mission briefing yesterday there were lots of questions about Orion's helium valves. Lower level officials were hesitant to provide too much information on the consequences. Halfway through the senior official on stage, Amit Kshatriya, clearly...
Chang'e‑7 Mission Targets Lunar South Pole Exploration
The Planetary Society has a nice summary of what Chang’e-7 will do at the lunar South Pole. https://t.co/wmotppdsyf
Katherine Johnson Stresses Math's Vital Role in Space
Katherine Johnson, the brilliant mathematician who helped @NASA put a man on the Moon talks about the importance of math https://t.co/bgRPTeCXVc
