Artemis II Shines; Credit Goes to Michoud Assembly Facility
The Artemis II is undeniably badass. But can we take a moment to appreciate the Michoud Assembly Facility? https://t.co/aulWNkbYTR
Artemis II Launch Reveals SRB Staging and Early Moonrise
NASA has posted rocket cam views from the launch of Artemis II. Here's SRB staging and the Moonrise the crew observed at T+5 minutes. https://t.co/paJDONlg0a https://t.co/M9lkXnDjHu
1969 NASA Relied Solely on Sealed Fairchild Chip
And it was done in 1969 using a Fairchild semiconductor chip. As I have heard the story, NASA had to chose between either manual navigation or automatic navigation, because the chips had to in a sealed system to avoid moisture...
SpaceX's IPO Valuation Skyrockets at Astronomical Multiples
SpaceX trying to go public at 80x forward sales, 500x forward earnings, and 125x forward EV/EBITDA multiple https://t.co/rk6SKuODJy
Space Stocks Rally Ahead of Anticipated SpaceX IPO
Space sector seems to be heating up in anticipation of SpaceX IPO. Buy the rumor sell the news? https://t.co/sbYe78s3xY
Amazonleo Calls SpaceX Safety Concerns Disingenuous, Promises Response
.@Amazonleo to @FCC: @SpaceX concerns about safety of our orbit-insertion altitude are disingenuous, but we'll address them anyway. @Arianespace @ulalaunch @blueorigin @NASA @SpaceNav2.https://t.co/thBEYhMtho https://t.co/4TA3hcqlU6
Even Veteran Astronaut Awed by Upcoming Lunar Mission
I’ve flown in space four times but still can’t imagine what these extraordinary humans are going to experience on their mission around the moon. https://t.co/fgQER6Vx6S
Haters Misjudge SLS: Not That Old, Still Flexible
Haters be like: SLS is so old it was made before HD cameras, and so inflexible it can’t be upgraded.
Northwestel Secures Multi-Year Telesat Lightspeed Deal for Rural Broadband
Canada's @northwestel signs multi-year contract for @Telesat Lightspeed capacity, part of Telesat's CAD 600M ($432M) capacity pool agreement w/ Canada government to reduce costs for rural broadband access. Northwestel coverage map: https://t.co/ITYDkWqUS1
ITU Orders Oman to Refile Extension Request in July
.@ITUradiocomms tells Oman to re-file its deadline-extension request in July after rebuffing latest appeal given further difficulties in finding place-holder sat. @Infinite_Orbits @GoToImpulse @AirbusSpace @Astranis @epicaerospace. https://t.co/ACUdV05KDF https://t.co/uCRF89FYZJ
Starlink's $35 Fee Challenges Broadband Affordability Goals
Question for @elonmusk: How do you expect state broadband affordability laws and the federal $42.45 billion BEAD program to succeed if you keep charging $35 for a monthly a @Starlink plan? https://t.co/NqXTOLBbYQ
Space Stocks Could Surge 100x if Mars Migration Spikes
At what point do space stocks all pump 100x as more and more people decide they would rather live on Mars than on Earth? 😅😅
Artemis II Begins TLI Burn, Reaching Lunar Distance
The Artemis II Integrity spacecraft is now coasting downwards and will reach perigee of about 195 km late on Apr 2. At 2349:50 UTC it will make the TLI (Trans-Lunar Injection) burn, a 388 m/s burn lasting 5m51s to raise...
Roscosmos Chooses Modern Start‑1M as Light‑Weight Launcher
Roskosmos now positions Start-1M vehicle, (converted from Topol-M ICBM) as its prime candidate for a light-weight launcher through the Novy Start venture. Compare it to the Start-1 vehicle from the 1990s, based on previous-generation Topol. Context: https://t.co/qfFQGn2e0c https://t.co/rP18aP5xVL
Artemis 2 TLI Burn Approaches: Updated Mission Timeline
Timeline of Artemis 2 key events (in Mission Elapsed Time) is in NASA's press kit. https://t.co/dKNkKadt10 NASA is posting updates on the Artemis blog. https://t.co/WeDPP3en7T TLI burn is next major event ~7:35 pm ET today (1d1h37s post-launch) https://t.co/kQH3BiJIJG
Artemis II Prioritizes Practical Gains Over Cultural Iconic Impact
Artemis II probably will not have a profound cultural impact like Apollo 8, and that's totally fine. We're not trying to win hearts and minds this time, but to have carts and mines. https://t.co/kBHD2sshu1
US Space Force Confirms Russian Starlink Satellites Stay Near Rocket
Thanks to the US Space Force, there is finally tracking data for the "Russian Starlink" group, indicating that all 16 satellites are in their nearly original orbit, a few kilometers above the third stage of the Soyuz-2 rocket, which had...
Progress MS-35 Cargo Ship Heads to Baikonur for Sep 9 Launch
Progress MS-35 cargo ship, with a projected launch date of September 9, is on its way to Baikonur Cosmodrome after completion of assembly, according to Roskosmos. Context: https://t.co/kJIE9Wqspo https://t.co/pmHoAslwPB
Artemis II Crew Witnesses Rare Earth Sunset From 44,000 Mi
On their first apogee, nearly 44,000 miles from Earth, the Artemis II crew is getting a look at home unseen in 53 years. Here's Christina Koch describing her view of sunset in India a few minutes ago. https://t.co/uBZmQjCoFt
Three Crews in Space, Artemis II Heads to Moon
In the unique moment in history, three crews are in space, including two on Earth-orbiting space stations and, for the first time, one simultaneously heading to the vicinity of the Moon. But things are not good on Earth, so only...
Artemis 2 Crew Cleared for Launch After Troubleshooting
From last night: after some troubleshooting, the Artemis 2 crew is go to, ah, go. https://t.co/ckl9ScopAj
Exploring Rocket Fuels Behind Artemis II’s Moon Launch
With Artemis II blasting off to the Moon, here's a look at the different fuels used to get rockets off of the ground in this edition of #PeriodicGraphics in C&EN: https://cen.acs.org/physical-chemistry/astrochemistry/Periodic-Graphics-Fuels-space-travel/100/i43
Envisioning Space's Future with AI, Autonomy, Quantum
Thanks CU Boulder for hosting the National Academy of Engineering last week. I had a great time and enjoyed sharing a vision of the future of Space with AI, Autonomy, and Quantum. (Nice shots Jesse Petersen, University of Colorado) https://t.co/2AyzXK4fn5
Artemis Crew to Witness Lunar Total Solar Eclipse
While on the far side of the Moon, the orbit of the Orion capsule will just happen to align with the Sun and the Moon, treating the Artemis astronauts to a total eclipse. The Sun's corona will be visible. Should...
Artemis Rockets at 28,000 Km/H—Mind‑blowing Speed
Literally every stat of the Artemis mission is mind blowing, because WHAT DO YOU MEAN they travel speeds of 28,000km/h. That’s incredible and terrifying #artemis #nasa #moon
SpaceX Accuses Amazon of Unsafe High‑orbit Satellite Deployment
.@SpaceX @Starlink tells @FCC it was forced to perform 30 collision-avoidance maneuvers after @Amazonleo's Feb 12 launch w/ @Arianespace because sats were released at 480 km, 50-90 km higher than authorized, and did not warn other operators beforehand.
Artemis II Poised for Engine Burn, Mission on Track
All things considered the Artemis II mission seems to be going splendidly. Big moment for today comes this afternoon with the go/no go decision to burn Orion’s engines for the Moon.
Amazon Targets Globalstar Amid Apple Stake Complications
Macro: LEO consolidation accelerates as Amazon eyes Globalstar (GSAT +12%). Key: Apple’s 20% stake complicates talks; SpaceX competitive pressure. Risk: deal uncertainty, regulatory review. Trade: buy on confirmed deal. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
OneWeb
1st of 440 @Eutelsat OneWeb sats built by @AirbusSpace launch this yr on @SpaceX; the balance 2027-31 on @MaiaSpaceOff , debuting 2027. @defis_eu #Iris2 LEO constellation's 264 sats, likely from Airbus & @aerospacelab_ , to be interleaved somehow w/...
Orbiting Moon Revives Apollo Landing Skepticism
For the first time since 1972, Human Beings are returned to the moon this morning… HOWEVER, they will not land on the moon, they will just orbit the moon… The fact that they are not landing on the moon has SPARKED...
Moon‑bound Power: Artemis II Launches Astronauts Home
This is the power It takes to launch astronauts To the moon and back. #artemisii #haiku #artemisiihaiku #nasa #rocketlaunch
Orion’s Floor‑mounted Toilet Outshines Apollo’s Design
For those that haven't seen the toilet for Orion, it is actually in the floor. Much better than Apollo, that's for damn sure.
Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday
Waiting for the success of the Artemis Mission to plan my 100th birthday on the Moon, and later on planet Mars https://t.co/f0Job9mCYx
Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch
#ThrowbackThursdayday. August 26, 2025. Starship 10 from SpaceX Lifts Off from Starbase, Texas. #SpaceTech #History https://t.co/WHuolPwGxd
Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit
Next major Artemis 2 milestone is a perigee-raise rocket burn carried out at 1130 UTC, near apogee. Resulting orbit will be around 191 x 70133 km.
SpaceX Could Secure Lunar Webcast, Rocket Free
At government rates, SpaceX could win the contract for a lunar webcast and throw in the rocket for free.
Seventeenth Rassvet‑3 Debris Cataloged, Upper Stage Still Unidentified
A 17th object has been cataloged associated with the Rassvet-3 launch. Not yet clear which of the 17 objects is the Soyuz upper stage.
Orion Lifts Perigee, Now in 118×70134 Km Orbit
Orion has made the USS2 burn to raise its perigee. ICPS remains in a 11 x 70358 km orbit; Orion now in a 118 x 70134 km orbit.
Seeking NASA’s Orbital Trajectory Animations for Mission Visualization
Has NASA has put out something similar to this somewhere? I have been looking for some nice animations of the trajectory for ages and haven't come across anything. Really love this sort of thing as it shows scale and the...
Unity Powers Artemis II: Victor Glover’s Family Inspiration
Gonna do my best to not nerd out over the fact that I had the pleasure of hearing PILOT Victor Glover speak at the TIME Impact Dinner in Martha’s Vineyard last year & he spoke to us about his mission...
Integrity Reaches 70,385 Km Apogee Before Moonward Burn
Integrity will reach a 70385 km apogee at about 1200 UTC Apr 2, before falling back to perigee where it will make the rocket burn to send it moonward; that burn due at about 2345 UTC Apr...
Integrity Tests Stationkeeping on Orion’s First Crewed Flight
Integrity is now using the ICPS upper stage as a target to practice stationkeeping and maneuvering, as part of this first crewed test flight of the Orion spaceship.
NASA Mission Audio: Unexpectedly Soothing Bedtime Companion
Plan to fall asleep to NASA tv, watching the Orion capsule Integrity, listening to the slow volley of commands and checks. Very soothing. https://t.co/JQcKKzswl0
Artemis II: Moon Flyby, Not Landing, Tests Systems
Few Artemis II Mission Details: Not on Moon: Astronauts will not land on the Moon during the Artemis II mission. I have no idea why some of the media saying that astronauts will step on lunar surface 🤔 Closest Approach: The...
Watch History: First Crew Moon Mission in 53 Years
Now that is truly the way to watch the first crew mission to the moon in over 53 years.
Artemis 2 Launch
LAUNCH at 2235:12 UTC of SLS flight 2 with Artemis 2 from Kennedy Space Center. Artemis 2 has now manuevered to a -2 x 70385 km x 28.3deg orbit
Celebrating Restored Lunar Orbiter Images From NASA Ames
1966. thank you to the Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project at NASA Ames Research Center. the Keene family. @Kodak https://t.co/spfxSlpdId
NASA Prioritizes Moon Mission Over Explosive Experiments
One of them is on its way to the moon, the other keeps blowing up. I guess NASA concentrated on the important stuff.
Artemis II Sends First Woman, Black Astronaut, Canadian to Moon
Artemis II crew includes first woman, Black astronaut and Canadian ever flown to moon https://t.co/1vqNCYsJyp
NASA Launches First Crewed Lunar Mission in 50 Years
NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century https://t.co/Vex2kJzSLV
