Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
Alignment of the James Webb Space Telescope is now complete!👏 These new engineering images of sharply focused stars in the field of view of each instrument demonstrate that #Webb is fully aligned and in focus. Learn more here: blogs.nasa.gov/webb/2022/04/… 📷 : NASA/STScI
Today is the day. 📆
After 16 years of observing our cold, dark, and dusty galaxy 🌌, we're saying goodbye to our Great Observatory 🛰️.
We'll share updates as events unfold in @NASAJPL Mission Control. bit.ly/37szk2t#SpitzerFinalVoyage
SpaceX: Has a mishap
Internet: That’s why we test. A failure’s a good thing as long as you learn from it (I agree)
Boeing: Has a mishap
Internet: %#*€&@$%*#!!! (Horrible things)
Remember to cheer for all things space, we’re all on the same team. #teamspace
We will go forward to the Moon 🌒! It’s going to take American leadership harnessing new technologies, a sustainable architecture and bold moves to get us from the Moon to Mars. Explore what’s coming: go.nasa.gov/2FBvQiP