The Salt Lake City School District Moon Mission Symposium, made possible by the Salt Lake Education Foundation, brought together students, educators, and community partners to celebrate student work in STEM, storytelling, and space exploration. Over 2,000 students from the SLC School District will be sending their projects to the Moon later this year. Through Starborn Academy, students studied science and technology, explored career pathways, developed Moon Mission projects, and shared their ideas with judges, guests, and community leaders. Selected students from participating middle schools will represent their schools at @NASAKennedy , where they will watch their projects launch to the Moon aboard @Astrolab_Space's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover as part of the @voyagertech_ Griffin-1 mission. We are grateful to the partners who helped make this program and event possible: @slcschools, @Team_SLEF, @Astrolab_Space, astronaut @DrSianProctor, @Boeing, and the @slcecondev. Thank you to @BrandonFugal, astronaut Laura Stiles, and Brendan Hall for speaking with students and helping them connect their classroom learning to real-world exploration, creativity, and opportunity. $nrpi

Uplift knocked it out of the park (and into space...) at The K🚀⚾️ We loved joining with thousands of students for the @Royals School Day at the K. Joining with @DrSianProctor, we provided immersive VR experiences for hundreds of students and fans to explore what it means to train like an astronaut. One of the most meaningful parts of the day was welcoming students and teachers from North Kansas City Schools, where Uplift's Starborn Academy is currently being implemented across all middle schools. Getting to meet the students and educators participating in the program, hear their excitement, and share special moments with them alongside astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor was unforgettable. Thank you to the Kansas City Royals, North Kansas City Schools, Dr. Sian Proctor, @SuperclusterHQ and everyone who helped make this day such a powerful celebration of STEM, exploration, and student possibility. The future is bright, and these students are already reaching for it.

We’re showcasing ABC VR Labs to some of the largest companies in the world, and the response has been incredible. Through our partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (@abceastflorida), apprentices can step inside real trade scenarios, practice hands-on skills, and build confidence before they ever step onto the jobsite. That’s the why behind ABC VR Labs: helping the construction industry train faster, safer, and more effectively while inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals. $NRPI #AssociatedBuildersAndContractors #ABCVRLabs #ABCLabs #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #ConstructionTraining #VRTraining #CareerTechnicalEducation

We had the honor of bringing students and teachers from YingHua International School to Cape Canaveral for a few days they will never forget. 1. Watching a @ulalaunch Atlas V launch at night: As the rocket ignited, night turned into day. The students gasped as light filled the sky and the sound shook the ground around us. Afterward, we stood together and talked through orbital dynamics, the rocket equation, sustainability, reusability, and where spaceflight is heading next. It was one of those moments where the questions came naturally because the experience had already done the teaching. 2. Touring Blue Origin’s rocket manufacturing facility at Rocket Park: Led by two incredible members of the @blueorigin team, Debbie Stuckey and Jillian Gloria, representing @clubforfuture, students saw the Blue Moon lunar lander, massive BE-4 engines, and the manufacturing floor where New Glenn is being built. They also met real people doing the work. STEM jobs became reachable as students asked questions and shook hands with the people building lunar landers and rockets. The Jim Lovell quote above stands at the entrance of Blue Origin’s building. It was the perfect way to frame the visit. 3. Visiting @nasa's @kennedyspacecenter: Students stood beneath and beside symbols of human achievement: Saturn V, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and more. They heard stories of people who pushed into the unknown so humanity could see farther, learn more, and imagine differently. They walked away proud of what people can accomplish when courage, science, teamwork, and imagination come together. 4. Watching a @spacex Falcon Heavy launch: In daylight, students watched Falcon Heavy lift off, saw the twin boosters return from space, and heard the unforgettable sound of sonic booms. Afterward, we talked about sonic booms, geosynchronous orbit, reusable launch systems, and the advances in manufacturing that are changing what humanity can do in space. That is the power of industry and education working together. We can help students move from “I could never do that” to “Maybe I belong there”. This experience was enhanced because of YHIS school’s leadership and its focus on a culture of learning and respect. We are excited for the bright future ahead for their students!

Why it matters - New Glenn NG-3 Summary: "The Earth is finite. There is no plan B. We have to save this planet. Space is the only way to go. If we move out into the solar system, we have unlimited resources.... It is this civilization's job to build that road to space. And then, amazing things will happen." -@JeffBezos , @blueorigin It is hard to overstate how extraordinary this moment is. Within a matter of weeks, Artemis II sent humans back around the Moon for the first time in more than half a century and farther from Earth than any humans have ever traveled. Now Blue Origin has successfully launched NG-3, marking the first reflight of a New Glenn booster. And in just a few weeks, we may see SpaceX launch Starship V3. NG-3 matters because it was not just another launch. It was a sign that New Glenn is beginning the transition from a powerful rocket into a reusable heavy-lift platform. With the return of "Never Tell Me The Odds," this became the first time Blue Origin has reflown a New Glenn booster, an important milestone on the path toward lower costs, higher cadence, and more capable access to orbit. That is how space becomes scalable. That is how launch vehicles become infrastructure. Why that matters: • Lower cost to orbit • Greater launch availability • Faster iteration and learning • More ambitious commercial, scientific, and national security missions • Stronger long-term support for lunar and deep-space operations Humanity is entering a new era of spaceflight. Not someday. Now. At @upliftaerospace, we are energized by every milestone that expands access to space and helps build the foundation for humanity’s next chapter. We are excited to be the workforce development arm for the aerospace industry. Providing educational training in K-12 and professional development trainings for the trades. upliftTraining.com Ad Astra! 🚀✨

First time humans are returning to the Moon since 1972 as part of Apollo 17!! We are witnessing history in the making today 🚀✨ Come join a watch party for those in Utah area.

Big signal for the future of workforce training. 📷 Our subsidiary, @upliftaerospace, has officially submitted its NASA NAS_Hub proposal, backed by Letters of Support from major employers, education leaders, and workforce partners including NASA Kennedy Space Center, Utah System of Higher Education, Northrop Grumman, RAM Aviation Space & Defense, Optisys, CycloKinetics, Davis Technical College, Salt Lake City School District, Talent Ready Utah, 47G, and the Utah Education Policy Center. This is exactly where workforce development is heading: employer-defined skills, validated simulations, and scalable training built for real hiring pathways. More details to come soon. $NRPI #VR #WorkforceDevelopment #Training #Simulations #Education #Careers #Jobs #MASA

Join us tomorrow with special guest @cl7official & @josh_hanes_! x.com/i/spaces/1wxWjaRBwoRJQ

Look forward to joining @justinaversano, master of capturing the human spirit, for an out-of-this world discussion on his work "Moments of the Unknown". We will be joined by the myth, the legend, the one & only @cl7official. Excitement guaranteed 🚀 maybe a few conspiracies 😜

The energy at the ABC Tech Conference was truly electric ⚡ We were proud to showcase our ABC Labs VR training simulations designed specifically for electricians — helping teams build skills in a safe, immersive environment. Excited to continue growing our partnership with @abceastflorida. And a highlight? Watching the @MilwaukeeTool team jump into our immersive tool application simulations 🛠️ The future of workforce training is hands-on — even in virtual reality. #VRTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #ABCTechConference $NRPI

3,237 messages from students, teachers, community members, and a small group of visionary leaders, collected throughout 2025, are now laser-inscribed into a 5D crystal headed to the Moon — to capture who we are as humanity at this moment in time. Moon Mission students didn’t just “learn about space.” They built Python time capsules, practiced real technical skills, explored careers, and saw their work become part of a real lunar mission. The crystal is scheduled to be integrated on @Astrolab_Space's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover in February, along with a mission patch and artwork by @DrSianProctor. This will be among the first mission patches to return to the Moon since the Apollo era! Stories of Space helped collect messages globally, with additional patches and collaborative messaging from the Institute Of Noetic Sciences, Global Consciousness Project 2.0, and @SpaceHumanity. Launch is currently targeting 2026 on board @astrobotic's Griffin Mission One. The crystal will remain on the Moon, preserved for potentially millions of years. Participating collaborative events and programs include Disney Dreamers, LACOE Engage Girls in STEM, Salt Lake City School District, Salt Lake Education Foundation, Denver Public Schools, Mid-Del School District, @47G_Utah , SheTech with the Women Tech Council, and more. More updates on rover integration, launch, landing, and the project documentation by the amazing Brendan Hall. Thank you to all who have supported this mission to inspire and engage students and to bring incredible career pathway opportunities to thousands, shaping the people who will shape humanity’s future in space.

Moonbound🚀🌙 Thrilled to be collaborating with @DrSianProctor and @Astrolab_Space on a mission headed for the Moon. The best part: thousands of student projects are coming along for the ride, and @DrSianProctor is turning their creativity into mission patch art inspired by what the students made. Patch reveal below 👇✨ #edTech #education #VR #STEM #CTE #careerPathways $NRPI

Big news for Florida high schools🚀: Uplift Training (OTC: $NRPI)—through our subsidiary Uplift Aerospace—has been approved by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) as part of the 2025–2026 Florida CTE Instructional Materials Adoption. That means our Starborn Academy Curriculum is now on Florida’s state adoption list, making it easier for districts statewide to procure our VR-powered, workforce-ready curriculum for a 5-year term beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. We’re also expanding into new training and trades markets through our partnership with @abceastflorida, Florida’s largest trades apprenticeship provider. 📩 District leaders and educators: Want a demo or more info? Click on the link below to contact our team. uplifttraining.com/post/upli…

Uplift Training is accelerating AI-driven, hands-on VR learning with new senior hires: Matt Sharp, Shane Smit, Peter West. Preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s jobs. Full announcement: uplifttraining.com/post/upli… #AI #VR #Education #workforcedevelopment $NRPI

🔥 Gravity, we’ll be right back! This morning, @aaronnewman flew aboard @blueorigin’s New Shepard NS-36 on a historic mission with @upliftaerospace Utah State University (@USUAggies: @usuCEHS and USU Department of Kinesiology & Health Science). The mission: to collect pre- and post-flight data on how the inner ear and nervous system adapt during suborbital spaceflight — insights that could transform astronaut training and passenger comfort across space, air, and sea. Stay tuned for updates from the edge of space 🚀🌌 📸: Blue Origin #Spaceflight #BlueOrigin #UpliftAerospace #USUResearch #NS36

Many teams came together to make this possible. I want to personally thank @aaronnewman for his dedication to scientific exploration to benefit humanity, Ruben Salinas for being a key team member developing the research opportunity, and Dr. Dakin & Dr. Bressel. $NRPI

Focus scale: $NRPI to merge with and rebrand as @uplift_training, uniting our AI-driven VR workforce development and K-12 educational programs. Uplift Aerospace stays the R&D core for human spaceflight research & training. Learn more:

For Starborn and Launch Pass members, don't miss this incredible opportunity 🚀🌕 See link in post comments below.