Joel Graham

On the helicopter leaving the ship right now. This planet is impossibly beautiful from every altitude I’ve seen it…surface to 250,000 miles

Countdown to splashdown!⌛️ This evening at 7:50pm ET, Chairman @SenTedCruz will join a live Q&A call from @NASA_Johnson with the @NASAArtemis II crew in space. Watch live here: youtube.com/live/m3kR2KK8T…

Your good Earth

Passing the baton from Apollo to Artemis 🇺🇸

Absolutely incredible

Thank you to the NASA workforce, industry partners, and international allies who made Ignition possible. We have the vision, resources, and experience. Now we move beyond presentations and PowerPoint and execute @POTUS’s vision for space superiority. It’s time to start believing again.

…and this is how we’re going back.

.@POTUS created the Artemis program to be more than a single mission or vehicle. It’s the foundation for mankind’s return to the Moon. We’re going back, we’re going to learn, and we’re going to advance the architecture needed to build a sustainable lunar presence for years to come.

As an update to my earlier post. - The ICPS helium bottles are used to purge the engines, as well as for LH2 and LOX tank pressurization. The systems did work correctly during WDR1 and WDR2. - Last evening, the team was unable to get helium flow through the vehicle. This occurred during a routine operation to repressurize the system. - We observed a similar failure signature on Artemis I. - The Artemis II vehicle is in a safe configuration, using ground ECS purge for the engines versus the onboard helium supply. - Potential faults could include the final filter between the ground and flight vehicle, located on the umbilical, though this seems least likely based on the failure signature. It could also be a failed QD umbilical interface, where similar issues have been observed. It could also be a failed check valve onboard the vehicle, which would be consistent with Artemis I, though corrective actions were taken to minimize reoccurrence on Artemis II. Regardless of the potential fault, accessing and remediating any of these issues can only be performed in the VAB. As mentioned previously, we will begin preparations for rollback, and this will take the March launch window out of consideration. I understand people are disappointed by this development. That disappointment is felt most by the team at NASA, who have been working tirelessly to prepare for this great endeavor. During the 1960s, when NASA achieved what most thought was impossible, and what has never been repeated since, there were many setbacks. One historic example is that Neil Armstrong spent less than 11 hours in space on Gemini 8 before his mission ended prematurely due to a technical issue. A little over three years later, he became the first man to walk on the Moon. There are many differences between the 1960s and today, and expectations should rightfully be high after the time and expense invested in this program. I will say again, the President created Artemis as a program that will far surpass what America achieved during Apollo. We will return in the years ahead, we will build a Moon base, and undertake what should be continuous missions to and from the lunar environment. Where we begin with this architecture and flight rate is not where it will end. Please expect a more extensive briefing later this week as we outline the path forward, not just for Artemis II, but for subsequent missions, to ensure NASA meets the President’s vision to return to the Moon and, this time, to stay.

Major progress between WDR and WDR2. Proud of the @NASA team as this was a big step toward America’s return to the lunar environment. We are going 🌖🇺🇸

A great morning for human spaceflight. Congratulations to the teams at NASA, SpaceX, and our international partners who worked tirelessly to launch Crew 12 safely on a journey to the International Space Station. If this is what is possible today, imagine what tomorrow will bring.

@MarkBednar @RepVinceFong @NASASpox @NASAAdmin @NASAArmstrong 👋

@RepVinceFong @NASASpox @NASAAdmin @NASAArmstrong Joel!!

It was great welcoming @NASAAdmin to @NASAArmstrong and highlighting the incredible work taking place there. From advanced flight testing and hypersonics to next-generation aerospace technologies, Armstrong is helping power America’s leadership in space and aviation. Grateful for Administrator Isaacman’s leadership and his commitment to keeping the U.S. at the forefront of innovation, national security, and aerospace excellence.

We are rolling 🇺🇸

Wow. LETS GO!!!

@Rainmaker1973 Launch dates will not be set until the rocket is rolled out to the pad and undergoes final testing. Launch windows open beginning on February 6th, with multiple opportunities spanning March and April as well. See more information: nasa.gov/missions/artem…

RT @NASAAdmin: Thankful to @POTUS for the opportunity to lead @NASA at this critical moment. NASA represents America at its best, bold in…

Houston, we have an Administrator @NASA @rookisaacman

Amazing lunar flyby this morning for Orion

What a view!