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NASA is setting its sights on early April for the launch of Artemis II! 🌕 Four astronauts will venture around the Moon on a crucial test flight aboard the Orion spacecraft, helping pave the way for future deep space exploration missions. Get to know a few more NASA Glenn employees who’ve supported @NASAArtemis ⬇️ 🧵

Engineers are targeting 8 pm ET on Thursday, March 19, for rollout of Artemis II. NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 will carry the 11-million-pound stack at about 1 mph along the four-mile route from the Vehicle Assembly Building at @NASAKennedy to the launch pad.

@NASAArtemis @NASA More on Artemis II: nasa.gov/mission/artemi…

@NASAArtemis @NASA Terri McKay is chief of the Human Space Flight Systems Branch.

NASA is setting its sights on early April for the launch of Artemis II! 🌕 Four astronauts will venture around the Moon on a crucial test flight aboard the Orion spacecraft, helping pave the way for future deep space exploration missions. Get to know a few more NASA Glenn employees who’ve supported @NASAArtemis ⬇️ 🧵

Ahead of their upcoming flight to the Moon, the Artemis II crew spent countless hours at @NASA_Johnson training in full‑scale Orion mockups and simulators—mastering procedures, troubleshooting, and tackling challenges. This is how they trained for the Moon.

#MeteorSighting: A very bright daylight fireball was observed by witnesses from the northeast U.S. and Canada this morning, March 17. An analysis of currently available data places first visibility of the meteor above Lake Erie. The fireball - caused by a small asteroid nearly 6 feet in diameter and weighing about 7 tons - moved southeast at 45,000 mph before fragmenting over Valley City. The fragments continued on to the south, producing meteorites in the vicinity of Medina County, Ohio. 🔗 go.nasa.gov/4bcMwMg Eyewitness accounts supplied by the American Meteor Society

We’ve got a date for X-59’s second flight: 03/19! ✈️ This flight will kick off a series of flights known as envelope expansion, during which NASA will gradually take the X-59 faster & higher. 📢@NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming Test Flights: go.nasa.gov/4754gqn

Teams are now targeting no earlier than Friday, March 20, to roll Artemis II to the launchpad, maintaining the opportunity for an April 1 launch attempt. More info: go.nasa.gov/4utuo8B

About eight minutes after Artemis II lifts off, the Orion spacecraft and the astronauts aboard will be in space. But what happens after that? Check out the Artemis II daily agenda to learn about the activities of the 10-day lunar mission: go.nasa.gov/3NBxpmr

Spectrum management protects America’s ability to operate and lead in the global space domain while protecting national interests. @NASAglenn is seeking a Spectrum Analysis Lead within the Space Communications and Navigation Program to lead all domestic and international spectrum analysis activities. Apply by March 19: usajobs.gov/job/857945900

NASA teams have polled 'go' to proceed toward Artemis II's launch around the Moon. We're targeting March 19 to roll the rocket out to the launchpad at @NASAKennedy in advance of a launch attempt on April 1, pending completion of work at the pad: go.nasa.gov/4b8jgq3

Space travel can be tricky – especially when it comes to fuel. ⛽ NASA Glenn engineers are working to support longer @NASAArtemis missions by testing CryoFILL, a technology that would allow us to liquefy oxygen on the Moon or Mars to refuel landers on the surface. Think of it as building the first space “gas station” on the Moon: go.nasa.gov/40nYQ6e

Ohioan Katie Oriti manages the Orion European Service Module Integration Office from NASA Glenn, working closely with commercial and international partners to ensure the module is ready to safely support the @NASAArtemis II mission around the Moon. 🌕 Dive into Oriti's story: go.nasa.gov/4rWz1Wo

Following the discovery of a helium flow issue with the Artemis II rocket, engineers have determined the issue and made repairs. NASA is preparing to roll the vehicle out to the launch pad in the coming weeks ahead of a potential launch in April. go.nasa.gov/3MJeGVP

What’s up for March? 🔭 A total lunar eclipse takes center stage TONIGHT / tomorrow morning. Plus, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox.

Discover more info and find out what time to look up: go.nasa.gov/4l2izBL

Keep your eyes on the sky early tomorrow morning to see the Blood Moon and a total lunar eclipse! 🔴 The Moon will appear dark orange or red as Earth’s shadow blocks most of the Sun’s light from reaching the lunar surface.

It's not too late! There's still time to apply for a 2026 summer internship at @NASA!⌛️ Applications close tonight at midnight eastern time.🕛 Run - don't walk - over to intern.nasa.gov to apply for your chance to join us for an unforgettable summer. 😎