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A 2.5-second rocket flight that heralded decades of discovery in space! Today marks 100 years since the first successful test of a liquid-fueled rocket. Robert H. Goddard's achievement would have appeared unimpressive by most measures: His rocket flew just 41 feet in the air, landing in a nearby cabbage patch. Liquid-propelled rocketry has been the backbone of spaceflight ever since. 📷 by Esther Goddard on March 16, 1926 (Clark University Archive)

The Senate Commerce Committee just wrapped up an uncontentious confirmation hearing for Matt Anderson, nominee to be NASA deputy administrator. No criticism of him or the agency's plans from any senator in attendance.

America must lead on the ultimate high ground of space. Our priorities are clear—return to the Moon and build a lunar base, ignite a true orbital economy, and prepare for humanity’s next giant leap to Mars.

On this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory by Clyde Tombaugh. Pluto needs 248 years to orbit the sun, so in Pluto years, that discovery is less than a year old. As an astronaut, I know exploration and discovery is how we move forward, and I’m proud Arizona has been leading the way for generations.

Almost done with a full overview of the Artemis II mission. I’m gonna hold onto this one until about T - 3 days until launch to maximize performance. Once “in the bank” I’ll continue my big fat Artemis deep dive 🙌

A plea to restaurant/bar owners: Treat the Artemis II launch like a sporting event. Put it on all your tvs. Let patrons celebrate the brave crew as they return to the moon for the first time in 54 years. This is a shared human success and should be experienced as such.