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Live GoPro Moon Footage From Crewed Spacecraft
SocialApr 6, 2026

Live GoPro Moon Footage From Crewed Spacecraft

It absolutely rules that we have live GoPro views of the Moon from a crewed spacecraft 250,000 miles from Earth https://t.co/Yrfcu21XNB

By Michael Sheetz
Artemis II Completes Historic Lunar Flyby—Watch Livestream
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Completes Historic Lunar Flyby—Watch Livestream

Congratulations to @NASA’s Artemis II on making history with their lunar flyby 🌕 You can continue watching the rest of their journey back to 🌎 by tuning into the official and creator-led livestreams on @youtube. https://t.co/topBlVXt4c

By Neal Mohan
Why Artemis II Lacks High‑Resolution Fly‑by Images
SocialApr 6, 2026

Why Artemis II Lacks High‑Resolution Fly‑by Images

In every other planetary fly-by we get hi-res images. Why not for the Artemus II mission? Youtube resolution does not cut it.

By Richard Stiennon
NASA Official Confirms Lunar Landers Progress Amid SLS, Orion Success
SocialApr 6, 2026

NASA Official Confirms Lunar Landers Progress Amid SLS, Orion Success

With SLS and Orion flying great, I checked in with a senior NASA official on how the lunar landers are coming along. https://t.co/qbbFfY0kA8

By Eric Berger
Human Eyes Become Artemis II’s Most Valuable Instrument
SocialApr 6, 2026

Human Eyes Become Artemis II’s Most Valuable Instrument

In 2026, in the age of AI, NASA's most important scientific instrument on the Artemis II mission is four pairs of human eyes. Right now as we speak 4 humans are flying around the Moon. And their primary job is to...

By Taylor M. Tieman (Legalmiga)
Lunar Flyby Live-Threading: Surprisingly Relaxing Compared to Hearings
SocialApr 6, 2026

Lunar Flyby Live-Threading: Surprisingly Relaxing Compared to Hearings

i guess i'm live-threading this lunar fly by. it's actually much more relaxing than the other live threading we do here (congressional hearings, SOTU)

By Taylor M. Tieman (Legalmiga)
Orion Crew Breaks Record, Fulfilling Childhood Space Dreams
SocialApr 6, 2026

Orion Crew Breaks Record, Fulfilling Childhood Space Dreams

The 4 astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft just flew farther into space than any human has ever ventured before. As a little girl I used to stand in the driveway staring up at the dark night sky, dreaming of playing a...

By Kate Magill (ThePlaneKate)
NASA Flight Control Exclaims Awe Over Astronauts' Earth‑Moon
SocialApr 6, 2026

NASA Flight Control Exclaims Awe Over Astronauts' Earth‑Moon

Ahahaha NASA Flight control just responded "Amaze Amaze Amaze" to Integrity astronauts describing the view of the Earth and the Moon during their flyby

By Hiro (Hiro Report)
NASA Crew Sets Record, Travels Farther than Any Human
SocialApr 6, 2026

NASA Crew Sets Record, Travels Farther than Any Human

A NASA crew of four astronauts have now traveled farther in space than anyone in history as the group’s spacecraft hurtles toward the moon for a historic flyby https://t.co/e9nfMCPUR9

By Vox – Climate
Four Astronauts Become Humanity's Most Distant Explorers, Emotional
SocialApr 6, 2026

Four Astronauts Become Humanity's Most Distant Explorers, Emotional

Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy have become the most distant explorers in human history. Wow. I'm not sure I was ready for the emotional weight of that moment.

By Stephen Clark
Artemis II Sets New Lunar Distance Record, Witnesses Solar Eclipse
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Sets New Lunar Distance Record, Witnesses Solar Eclipse

Artemis II crew just broke the distance record, surpassing Apollo 13’s 1970 mark. The lunar observation begins at about 2:45 p.m. EDT Orion passes behind the Moon and communications blackout begins at approximately 6:44 p.m. EDT Closest approach occurs at about 7:02 p.m....

By Ed Ludlow
Orion Sets New Record for Human Space Distance
SocialApr 6, 2026

Orion Sets New Record for Human Space Distance

The Orion spacecraft just broke the record for farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth.

By Lance Ulanoff
Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13, Sets Human Distance Record
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13, Sets Human Distance Record

Apollo 13 record broken. Artemis II crew now further out in space than any other humans in history.

By Tim Robinson
Astronauts Celebrate Historic Launch with Lovell’s Message and Tribute
SocialApr 6, 2026

Astronauts Celebrate Historic Launch with Lovell’s Message and Tribute

First cry of the day: the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell’s pre-recorded message for the crew welcoming them to his neighbourhood Second cry of the day: the crew giving Science Officer Kelsey Young at Mission Control her flowers for preparing...

By Science Sam (Samantha Yammine, PhD)
Artemis II Carries Wright Brothers’ Fabric, Space History Soars
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Carries Wright Brothers’ Fabric, Space History Soars

This is extremely awesome. I also understand that Artemis II is also carrying a small swatch of fabric from the Wright Brothers’ flyer. This is MEGA awesome.

By Mike Dano
Seeing the Moon, Realizing Humans Are Closer Than Expected
SocialApr 6, 2026

Seeing the Moon, Realizing Humans Are Closer Than Expected

Never in my life have I looked up at the moon and known there are humans closer to there than here. https://t.co/IkQlVJf1lS

By Jon Ostrower
Artemis II Crew Set to Break Apollo 13 Distance Record
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Crew Set to Break Apollo 13 Distance Record

10 minutes to when the Artemis II crew passes the Apollo 13 record for furthest distance from Earth for astronauts. Watch on NASA's YouTube at: https://t.co/7JM1ti9vAq

By Marcia Smith
Lunar Flyby Footage Falls Short: Here’s Why
SocialApr 6, 2026

Lunar Flyby Footage Falls Short: Here’s Why

You're probably going to be disappointed with the video imagery of the lunar flyby. Here's why: https://t.co/20YF81w0uA

By Eric Berger
New ROS Guide Adds Outpost Thermal-Control System
SocialApr 6, 2026

New ROS Guide Adds Outpost Thermal-Control System

Expanding our exclusive technical guide to the ROS complex with the introduction to the outpost's thermal-control system (subscription). CONTEXT: Home page for the ROS project: https://t.co/81bSOWHp9D https://t.co/upduOMWNYd

By Anatoly Zak
Beware AI‑generated Fake Artemis II Images; Use Official Source
SocialApr 6, 2026

Beware AI‑generated Fake Artemis II Images; Use Official Source

PSA: The amount of AI generated absolute garbage being used by conspiracy theorists AND unbeknownst enthusiasts is ALARMING. If you want REAL images from Artemis II, here's the best source - https://t.co/gXuDxbtsfH

By Tim Dodd
No Orbital Starship Flight Before IPO—Do Investors Care?
SocialApr 6, 2026

No Orbital Starship Flight Before IPO—Do Investors Care?

One important takeaway is no orbital Starship flight before the IPO. But do investors care?

By Tim Farrar
Artemis II Moon Return Sparks Hope for Humanity
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Moon Return Sparks Hope for Humanity

Something special is happening in space right now As Artemis II astronauts reach the Moon for the first time in 54 years, it gives humanity something we've been missing for decades: hope that we can become something great. https://t.co/wdFUF4tfOB

By Ethan Siegel
Young Journalist Reveals Behind‑Scenes of Artemis II Live Stream
SocialApr 6, 2026

Young Journalist Reveals Behind‑Scenes of Artemis II Live Stream

A young journalist shares the production story behind NASA’s historic Artemis II live stream. https://t.co/VaicXmbX1a

By Claire Atkinson
Praying for Safe Return of Artemis Astronauts
SocialApr 6, 2026

Praying for Safe Return of Artemis Astronauts

Dark side of the moon. Praying for the save return of all our astronauts on this historic space flight. #artemis https://t.co/gx8v8UOFGR

By John Spencer
SpaceX Blames Amazon Satellites; Amazon Cites Starlink Altitude
SocialApr 6, 2026

SpaceX Blames Amazon Satellites; Amazon Cites Starlink Altitude

. @SpaceX argues that a subset of Amazon Leo's satellites are creating collision risks. Amazon Leo countered that it is operating safely and that any increased risk is due to SpaceX lowering the altitude of Starlink satellites. @Light_Reading ...

By Jeff Baumgartner
Artemis II Moon Flyby Streams Live on Netflix Today
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Moon Flyby Streams Live on Netflix Today

JUST IN: Artemis II to fly past the moon at 1pm ET today, streaming on Netflix

By Gemini
Luna 3’s 1959 Far‑Side Photos Preview Artemis Terrain
SocialApr 6, 2026

Luna 3’s 1959 Far‑Side Photos Preview Artemis Terrain

The first images of the far side of the moon were taken by the Soviet Luna 3 probe in 1959. The probe used automatic sensing and film cameras to take the images. The film was developed onboard the spacecraft, the...

By Michael Rennick
First Humans Since 1972 Capture Moon’s Dark Craters
SocialApr 6, 2026

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 -...

By Chris Hadfield
200 Nations, 200 Satellite Constellations in a Decade
SocialApr 6, 2026

200 Nations, 200 Satellite Constellations in a Decade

A vision of sovereignty rum amok: 'In 10 years, 200 cosntellations for 200 nations.' @planet @AirbusUSA @ReOrbitOy @Satellogic @mynaric @RocketLab.https://t.co/9JumWSmegd https://t.co/oPyZqlQNjT

By Peter B. de Selding
AeroSociety Leader Highlights Artemis' Human vs Robotic Race
SocialApr 6, 2026

AeroSociety Leader Highlights Artemis' Human vs Robotic Race

Great to see @AeroSociety President-Elect Malcolm Macdonald on BBC Breakfast this morning, talking about robotic vs human spaceflight, the significance of #Artemis and the new space race #ArtemisII #NASA #spaceflight https://t.co/foGQbGreeG

By Tim Robinson
Artemis II Captures First View of Orientale Basin
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Captures First View of Orientale Basin

The first Artemis II image of the moon includes a portion of the Orientale basin (far left)- @NASA #ArtemisII https://t.co/JUWYGEPBFN

By Sarbjeet Johal
Integrity Spacecraft Reaches Lunar Orbit; 25‑28th Humans Depart Earth
SocialApr 6, 2026

Integrity Spacecraft Reaches Lunar Orbit; 25‑28th Humans Depart Earth

The Integrity spacecraft just entered the lunar gravitational sphere of influence, at 0438 UTC Apr 6. Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen are now the 25th to 28th humans to have left terrestrial space.

By Jonathan McDowell
Artemis 2 Completes Key Burn, Stays on Moon Slingshot Track
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis 2 Completes Key Burn, Stays on Moon Slingshot Track

Artemis 2 update: the 19 second trajectory correction burn just now was successful per NASA. Two prior burns were deemed unnecessary. On track for their slingshot around the Moon tomorrow (Apr 6).

By Marcia Smith
F9 Launch Delays Reveal Flawed Planning
SocialApr 6, 2026

F9 Launch Delays Reveal Flawed Planning

LOL. Now remove all the F9 launches since they've been postponed for at least a year... #cluelesscult

By Tim Farrar
Awe‑inspiring NASA Artemis Coverage Sparks Broad Conversation
SocialApr 6, 2026

Awe‑inspiring NASA Artemis Coverage Sparks Broad Conversation

I’m still in awe of nasaartemis and it’s a pleasure to be covering it throughout the days. This is just a snippet of the wider conversation on @abcnews_au this morning. #artemis #nasa #space

By Dr. Sara Webb
SpaceX Leverages Launch Margin, Not Platform Model
SocialApr 6, 2026

SpaceX Leverages Launch Margin, Not Platform Model

This is just weird, since SpaceX's key advantage is that *it alone* gets to exploit the gap between launch price and launch cost to build its own systems (satellites, ODCs, perhaps even a moon colony). That's not a "platform business"

By Tim Farrar
Azur Space Boosts Solar Capacity 25% Amid AI‑Driven Satellite Surge
SocialApr 5, 2026

Azur Space Boosts Solar Capacity 25% Amid AI‑Driven Satellite Surge

Azur Space plans a 25pc solar cell capacity increase in 2026 as satellite demand rises with AI growth. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/azur-space-solar-cell-expansion-signals.html

By The Metalnomist
Artemis Escapes Moon Thanks to Sufficient Escape Velocity
SocialApr 5, 2026

Artemis Escapes Moon Thanks to Sufficient Escape Velocity

Good question in the press conf: once it's in the grip of lunar gravity how come Artemis gets out again later? Because it has escape velocity relative to the Moon. The Moon is dominating its motion, but it's going...

By Jonathan McDowell
Satellite Lifetime Drops Sharply With Altitude, Study Shows
SocialApr 5, 2026

Satellite Lifetime Drops Sharply With Altitude, Study Shows

Today's calculation: how long does a satellite in a circular orbit stay up when it stops all reboost burns? Depends on a lot of things, especially solar activity, but let's average over all of that and do a Kaplan-Meier analysis...

By Jonathan McDowell
Live NASA Artemis II Visualization Powered by X API
SocialApr 5, 2026

Live NASA Artemis II Visualization Powered by X API

New @X API + @Replit is lots of fun. @tannerlbraden built a @NASAArtemis II mission visualization w/ live @X feed & stats. https://t.co/ptLIf58yCr

By Amjad Masad
Google's SpaceX Stake Dwarfs Its Quarterly Revenue
SocialApr 5, 2026

Google's SpaceX Stake Dwarfs Its Quarterly Revenue

GOOGL stake in SpaceX could be worth up to $120B. That’s more than their entire quarterly revenue… and about 4x GOOGLs net income🤯

By Investing Visuals
TESS Captures Early Outburst, Confirming Inside‑out Disk Model
SocialApr 5, 2026

TESS Captures Early Outburst, Confirming Inside‑out Disk Model

NASA’s TESS satellite captured the early outburst of black hole X-ray binary AT 2019wey, providing high-precision, continuous optical data that support an inside-out outburst scenario in the system’s accretion disk. astronomy

By Phys.org Threads
Astronauts Enter Moon
SocialApr 5, 2026

Astronauts Enter Moon

The astronauts wake up to “Work” by CeeLo Green and Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke sends a message: “Below you on the moon is a photograph of my family…Godspeed and safe travels home.” Today they will enter the Moon’s gravitational...

By Janna Levin
SES Eyes Cross‑unit Content Bundles for Evolving Passenger Experience
SocialApr 5, 2026

SES Eyes Cross‑unit Content Bundles for Evolving Passenger Experience

Multi-orbit satellite operator SES is exploring cross-unit content bundles between its media and aero or cruise businesses, as the passenger experience evolves. https://t.co/jmm0rS22Cy #PaxEx

By Mary Kirby
Artemis II Crew Shares Stunning Space Views
SocialApr 5, 2026

Artemis II Crew Shares Stunning Space Views

Gaze in awe and wonder at these shots being shared by NASA and the crew of the Artemis II. https://t.co/Qqhj7afCAA

By TechRadar
Tom Brady Claims He Had Starlink Before Starlink
SocialApr 5, 2026

Tom Brady Claims He Had Starlink Before Starlink

“What is my quarterback internet speed? Fast as shit. I was Starlink before @Starlink.” — @TomBrady | @elonmusk https://t.co/bMJRr2tprj

By Vala Afshar
Satellite Mirrors Threaten Global Sleep and Ecosystems
SocialApr 5, 2026

Satellite Mirrors Threaten Global Sleep and Ecosystems

Let Mother Earth sleep. Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say https://t.co/w6OCTyPqcu

By Jeff Jarvis
Internet Eliminates Blind Spots, Connects Everywhere Instantly
SocialApr 5, 2026

Internet Eliminates Blind Spots, Connects Everywhere Instantly

One of the greatest achievements of the modern age and hardly a peep... provides no blind spot internet and comms to anywhere on the planet...

By Donald Clark Plan B
Sneak Peek: Inside Artemis Sound Stage Unseen
SocialApr 5, 2026

Sneak Peek: Inside Artemis Sound Stage Unseen

I got to see the artemis sound stage, managed to take this pic without anyone seeing:

By deepketo.dotnet