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Howard Hu @HowardHuNASA
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Randy "Komrade" Bresnik
@AstroKomrade
Jun 9
So grateful and appreciative to be a part of the crew that will be “Carrying the Fire” through the next @NASAArtemis mission! Go Artemis III.
NASA
@NASA
Jun 9
LIVE: Meet the crew of our next Artemis mission. We're sharing the latest updates on Artemis III: x.com/i/broadcasts/1DxleekBr…
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Looking forward to having you aboard Orion, @NASAArtemis III crew!
NASA
@NASA
Jun 9
Introducing Artemis III. Four astronauts. Three launches. Two dockings. One splashdown. In 2027, the Artemis III mission will practice docking the Orion spacecraft with two lunar landers in low Earth orbit — the capability we need to return humanity to the Moon’s surface.
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Back in my hometown of Seattle this week, I had the chance to share the story of Orion's journey around the Moon on @NASAArtemis II and the exciting road ahead. Thank you to @mercerislandsd, @UW, and @museumofflight for the great conversations and enthusiasm for exploration!
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Tune in on June 9 to meet the next crew flying aboard our Orion spacecraft on the @NASAArtemis III mission!
NASA
@NASA
May 26
On Tuesday, June 9, we’ll announce the four astronauts who will orbit Earth aboard the @NASAArtemis III mission! Watch our live event at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) to find out who will test the docking capabilities necessary for crewed Moon landings: nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-t…
The Artemis II mission patch is seen on the right shoulder of four orange Orion Crew Survival System suits on Jan. 17, 2026, in the suit-up room of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission patch contains imagery of the Moon and the Earth. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

ALT The Artemis II mission patch is seen on the right shoulder of four orange Orion Crew Survival System suits on Jan. 17, 2026, in the suit-up room of the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission patch contains imagery of the Moon and the Earth. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

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More incredible imagery of Orion coming in from the @NASAArtemis II mission! Beautiful video capturing the moment Orion's crew module separated from the service module in preparation for reentry into Earth's atmosphere.
NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
May 15
POV: You’re coming home after a journey around the Moon. 🌕 Before reentering Earth’s atmosphere at the end of Artemis II, the Orion spacecraft’s crew module — carrying the astronauts — separated from the service module that provided propulsion and power throughout the mission.
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The @NASAArtemis II crew enjoying life inside our spacecraft! Our team worked hard to ensure Orion was prepared to carry the crew and support them with everything needed for their journey to the Moon.
NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
May 8
Life inside Orion! The Moon joy was (and continues to be!) contagious as the Artemis II mission flew around the Moon and broke the record for farthest distance traveled from Earth.
A close-up portrait of Victor Glover\u2019s smiling face as he looks out the window of the Orion spacecraft. Credit: NASA

ALT A close-up portrait of Victor Glover\u2019s smiling face as he looks out the window of the Orion spacecraft. Credit: NASA

Christina Koch smiles at the camera as she holds a tool in one hand and a black mesh bag in the other. Credit: NASA

ALT Christina Koch smiles at the camera as she holds a tool in one hand and a black mesh bag in the other. Credit: NASA

Reid Wiseman smiles at the camera inside of the spacecraft. He is wearing a black T-shirt. Credit: NASA

ALT Reid Wiseman smiles at the camera inside of the spacecraft. He is wearing a black T-shirt. Credit: NASA

Hansen and Glover smile and laugh inside the spacecraft. Hansen can be seen holding a tool that is connected to a wire. Credit: NASA

ALT Hansen and Glover smile and laugh inside the spacecraft. Hansen can be seen holding a tool that is connected to a wire. Credit: NASA
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Howard Hu retweeted
NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
May 5
After carrying the Artemis II crew 694,481 miles around the Moon and back, Orion is home at @NASAKennedy! Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, teams will now inspect the spacecraft, retrieve post flight data, and remove excess fuel and coolant.
The Artemis II Orion crew module sits on a stand inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center. Several technicians stand on mobile platforms and ladders around the spacecraft, inspecting its darkened exterior. Additional personnel stand nearby with tripods and equipment. The room contains tools, hardware, and machinery arranged around the perimeter, with white walls and a high ceiling. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

ALT The Artemis II Orion crew module sits on a stand inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center. Several technicians stand on mobile platforms and ladders around the spacecraft, inspecting its darkened exterior. Additional personnel stand nearby with tripods and equipment. The room contains tools, hardware, and machinery arranged around the perimeter, with white walls and a high ceiling. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

A close-up view of NASA\u2019s Orion spacecraft from the Artemis II mission shows a technician carefully inspecting the capsule\u2019s darkened backshell tiles with a lighted magnifier. Another team member stands nearby as the spacecraft undergoes de-servicing inside Kennedy Space Center\u2019s Multi-Payload Processing Facility. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

ALT A close-up view of NASA\u2019s Orion spacecraft from the Artemis II mission shows a technician carefully inspecting the capsule\u2019s darkened backshell tiles with a lighted magnifier. Another team member stands nearby as the spacecraft undergoes de-servicing inside Kennedy Space Center\u2019s Multi-Payload Processing Facility. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky

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One month since our historic @NASAArtemis II launch! Saw the crew module back at KSC this weekend — I'm so proud of our Orion/SLS/EGS teams. Orion carried Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy 694,481 miles on their record‑setting journey around the Moon. Welcome home, Integrity!
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Howard Hu retweeted
NYSE 🏛
@NYSE
Apr 30
NASA takes center stage. Honoring the mission, the crew, and the thousands of people who made history happen. Featuring • Michael Altenhofen, Senior Advisor • John Blevins, SLS Chief Engineer • Judd Frieling, Artemis II Flight Director • Sarah Gillis, Senior Advisor • Dr. Lori Glaze, Head of Artemis • Jared Isaacman, Administrator • Amit Kshatriya, Associate Administrator • Tyler Nester, Artemis II Chief Engineer • Luis Saucedo, Orion Program • Liliana Villarreal, Artemis II Landing Recovery Director • Dr. Kelsey Young, Artemis II Science Lead • Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis Launch Director • Branelle Rodriguez, Artemis Orion Vehicle Manager @NASA | @NASAAdmin | @NASAArtemis
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Great to see some of our Orion leadership, who were key in sending our crew around the Moon inside Orion on the @NASAArtemis II mission, alongside the @NASAAdmin at the NYSE!
NYSE 🏛
@NYSE
Apr 30
The NYSE welcomes @NASA @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman in celebration of the historic @NASAArtemis II mission and the engineers, scientists, astronauts, and mission professionals whose dedication made humanity’s return to the Moon possible.
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The White House
@WhiteHouse
Apr 30
For all humanity. 🌎🚀 From the Moon to the White House — Artemis II is just the beginning.
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Breathtaking views from Orion!
NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
Apr 22
Earthshine. Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch captured this video of Earth outside the windows of the Orion spacecraft during the second flight day of the mission. Orion was roughly 33,800 miles (54,500 km) away from Earth when @Astro_Christina took this video.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
@NASAAdmin
Apr 12
Thank you for following Artemis II. We’re just getting started. Welcome to the Artemis generation.
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Howard Hu retweeted
NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
Apr 11
The astronauts. Their ride around the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts pose for a group photo after viewing their Orion spacecraft — which they named Integrity — in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha following their splashdown.
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; left, Christina Koch, mission specialist; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, right, pose for a group photo after viewing the Orion spacecraft in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

ALT NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; left, Christina Koch, mission specialist; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, right, pose for a group photo after viewing the Orion spacecraft in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha, Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls

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NASA
@NASA
Apr 11
Welcome home Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy! 🫶 The Artemis II astronauts have splashed down at 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11), bringing their historic 10-day mission around the Moon to an end.
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Howard Hu retweeted
NASA
@NASA
Apr 10
LIVE: They are coming home. Watch as the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, splashing down at around 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11). x.com/i/broadcasts/1pKdRbMAL…

NASA

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Comes Home (Official Broadcast)
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Howard Hu retweeted
NASA
@NASA
Apr 10
Fist bump! 👊 The Artemis II crew is now under 35,000 miles from Earth. The astronauts are preparing the spacecraft for reentry and the weather is looking good for splashdown.

ALT Animated GIF of Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover fist-bumping in the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission.

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Successful RTC-3 burn earlier today thanks to hard work of this team! Let’s get our crew and spacecraft home safely!
NASA's Johnson Space Center
@NASAJohnson
Apr 10
Changing history, and protecting some really special people. As the @NASAArtemis II crew heads home, Jennifer Gratz and the service module propulsion console in the Orion Mission Evaluation Room are watching every burn, including the final return trajectory correction burn—making sure Orion brings its astronauts safely back to Earth.
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NASA Artemis
@NASAArtemis
Apr 10
The Orion spacecraft’s thrusters ignited for the second return trajectory correction burn to fine‑tune the spacecraft’s path toward Earth. Splashdown of Artemis II is expected around 8:07pm ET on Friday, April 10 (0007 UTC on Saturday, April 11), off the coast of San Diego.
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NASA
@NASA
Apr 9
Artemis II is locked in 🔒 As they flew around the Moon, the Artemis II crew took turns capturing science data and taking photos out of the Orion spacecraft window to share with their team back on Earth.
Reid Wiseman looking out a window in the Orion spacecraft. The interior of the spacecraft is mostly dark. Wiseman\u2019s face is brightly lit by a combination of light from outside the window and the glow of a screen in front of him. His face is upturned to look out the window above him. Credit: NASA

ALT Reid Wiseman looking out a window in the Orion spacecraft. The interior of the spacecraft is mostly dark. Wiseman\u2019s face is brightly lit by a combination of light from outside the window and the glow of a screen in front of him. His face is upturned to look out the window above him. Credit: NASA

Christina Koch in the Orion spacecraft. She is smiling at the camera and wears glasses and a headlamp. The interior of the spacecraft is mostly dark except for the bright screen of a tablet on the right and some areas that glow blue and green. Credit: NASA

ALT Christina Koch in the Orion spacecraft. She is smiling at the camera and wears glasses and a headlamp. The interior of the spacecraft is mostly dark except for the bright screen of a tablet on the right and some areas that glow blue and green. Credit: NASA

Victor Glover in the Orion spacecraft. His head is tilted back to look out a window above him, obscuring his face from the camera. The interior of the spacecraft is dark. Glover is mostly cast in shadow, except for his side profile. Credit: NASA

ALT Victor Glover in the Orion spacecraft. His head is tilted back to look out a window above him, obscuring his face from the camera. The interior of the spacecraft is dark. Glover is mostly cast in shadow, except for his side profile. Credit: NASA

Jeremy Hansen takes a photograph out the window of the Orion spacecraft window. Hansen has the viewfinder of the camera pressed against his face and his left hand is adjusting the lens. Around him, the interior of the spacecraft is dark except for a brightly glowing screen in front of him and some areas of red glow. Credit: NASA

ALT Jeremy Hansen takes a photograph out the window of the Orion spacecraft window. Hansen has the viewfinder of the camera pressed against his face and his left hand is adjusting the lens. Around him, the interior of the spacecraft is dark except for a brightly glowing screen in front of him and some areas of red glow. Credit: NASA

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