Jacob Oster

To see something our team has worked on for two years go to orbit was just incredible. Truly a perfect time

There are no words.

As communities gather this weekend, @AstroVicGlover reflects on the shared spaceship we all call home: Earth.

The Artemis 2 crew is officially awake onboard Orion ‘Integrity.’ Their song of choice this morning? “Pink Pony Club” by @ChappellRoan. However, the DJ at Mission Control Center Houston didn’t quite let it get to the crew’s favorite part of the song. Watch/listen:

That's us! 🌍 The Artemis II crew captured beautiful, high-resolution images of our home planet during their journey to the Moon. As @Astro_Christina put it: "You guys look great."

Hell yeah

Nominal translunar injection burn complete. The Artemis II crew is officially on the way to the Moon. America is back in the business of sending astronauts to the Moon. This time, farther than ever before.

America’s next leap is underway.. Godspeed Artemis II 🇺🇸

In a way I can’t describe how long it’s felt like I’ve been waiting for this to happen but I’m so glad it’s T+ now and not T-

LIFTOFF OF ARTEMIS II Carrying the hopes and dreams of millions as four of humanity’s bravest ride a great pillar of fire destined for the Moon, carrying the pride of nations. 📸 - @NASASpaceflight

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.

LAUNCH! ARTEMIS II LAUNCHES on the first attempt! youtube.com/watch?v=8c-GAk…

The Artemis II crew is boarding Orion.  Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy are taking their seats atop the most powerful manned rocket ever built. They have trained for years for this moment, and now they are preparing to execute a mission that will take us back around the Moon and begin the next chapter of human space exploration.

The weather's looking good for tomorrow's Artemis II launch, and our teams are getting the rocket ready for liftoff! Read the latest updates on our mission around the Moon: go.nasa.gov/4tiFY4P

We’re launching Artemis II during America’s 250th year. 🇺🇸 Honored to celebrate it with @Freedom250.

TIME’s new cover: SpaceX is racing to build its most powerful rockets yet with the goal of returning humans to the moon. Gwynne Shotwell is leading the charge alongside Elon Musk. Read it here: time.com/article/2026/0…

To build a sustained human presence on the Moon, we are building @NASAMoonBase, prioritizing surface operations and scalable infrastructure.  - Frequent robotic landings and mobility testing including MoonFall drones  - Starting in 2027 nearly monthly cadence of equipment and rovers with scientific payloads landing on the Moon.  - Investments in power, communications, and surface mobility  - Scalable infrastructure to support long-term human presence The objective is clear: build the foundation for an enduring lunar base and take the next step toward Mars.

NASA is advancing nuclear power and propulsion in space to accomplish President Trump’s national space objectives. With SR-1 Freedom, launching in 2028, we will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and deliver SkyFall helicopters to Mars. In collaboration with @Energy, these capabilities are key to future missions to Mars and beyond. A new chapter of deep space exploration begins. 🚀

Below is a note I shared with the NASA workforce outlining today’s Ignition event and how America will deliver the golden age of space exploration. 🧵

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Who can stop me this week?

NASA is leading the greatest adventure in human history, and it has only just begun.   On Tuesday, we’ll share our plans for the future of NASA across many of our programs.   We’ll see you tomorrow morning for Ignition.