Joey Vars

Long before the interstate system, Florida was home to one of the first great auto trails in America: The Dixie Highway. Completed around 1917, the red-brick road near Bunnell and Espanola was part of a pioneering network that stretched more than 5,000 miles from Chicago to Miami. For decades, it carried families, farmers, and entrepreneurs south, linking communities and fueling growth. Today, this 10-mile section in Flagler County, known as the Old Brick Road, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and still invites visitors to “travel back in time.” @America250FL @MyFDOT_CFL

Our unique view of the ISS above the horizon. This non-Earth image, taken by another satellite on March 18, captures the space station over Argentina during an active spacewalk.

DID YOU SEE IT? 🎈 A World View Stratollite high-altitude balloon is currently passing over South Florida today at 52,000 feet up. The balloon uses advanced steering technology to navigate different layers, allowing it to loiter over specific locations for days or even weeks. This makes it valuable for applications like Earth observation, remote sensing, communications, and national security. The company is also developing a human-rated version for near-space tourism, offering passengers a gradual ascent to the edge of space with panoramic views of Earth’s curvature—without the intense forces or rocket launch required for spaceflight.

The ultimate resource for Artemis II multimedia has arrived! During the lunar mission, this will be your go-to spot for imagery, behind‑the‑scenes videos, and real-time updates. Explore here: go.nasa.gov/3PUlwbY

In nine days, NASA's Artemis 2 mission is scheduled to launch from @NASAKennedy, sending four astronauts to the Moon for the first time since 1972. Each night, for the next four nights at 6:24 pm ET (2224 UTC), the planned T-0 on April 1, we'll introduce you to a different member of the flight crew. Tonight, meet Artemis 2 Mission Commander Reid Wiseman. Full video: youtu.be/dT0DEEHrpGU

The Russian Mir Space Station, now abandoned, breaks up over the Pacific Ocean near Fiji after 15 years in orbit. No piece hits the Taco Bell target. Taco Bell offers a consolation prize of (2) tacos for 99 cents. The high price frustrates the public.

Our second Blue Moon MK1 is moving through the production line at Lunar Plant 1 in Florida. The aft module and LOX/LH2 tanks are in assembly, with the aft module recently transitioning from a test fixture to a low-test stand for processing. Each lander is a step toward Lunar Permanence.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027. fox13news.com/news/america-2…

23 March 1912. Birth of Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (d. 16 June 1977). German rocket scientist, engineer, space architect and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Germany and the United States during and after WWII.

Timelapse of the Artemis II rollout, taken from a camera placed inside the VAB. 🎥 - @LaunchHeavenX

It was a personal honor to join @Caltrain today and unveil a new train bearing my name—a reflection of our joint efforts to electrify this corridor, cut emissions and connect communities across the Bay Area. Our progress will serve San Francisco families for generations to come.

The entire Cape is a National Historic Landmark! @ccspacemuseum

A fantastic view of the underside of "Buran" after the orbital flight. The underside of the orbiters was covered in silica tiles, but the gaps between the elevons were lined with ablative material. After the maiden flight, samples of the ablator were removed for inspection.

NASA teams are in the final stretch of prelaunch preparations ahead of the Artemis II launch. Get prepared for the mission and learn how you can watch and engage with us, from launch coverage to real-time updates and beyond >> go.nasa.gov/4dDIjTf

Following launch, one of the Progress spacecraft’s antennas used for automatic docking did not deploy as planned. All other systems are operating as designed, and Progress will continue toward its planned docking at 9:34 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 22. Troubleshooting will continue and if the antenna cannot be deployed, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov will manually pilot the spacecraft through a backup system for rendezvous and docking at the space station.

New aerial view shows an incredibly clean Launch Complex-14 at Cape Canaveral. @Stoke_Space raised the flag at this site a month ago. Next: looking out for flight hardware arrival ahead of Nova's first mission later this year 👀 🛰️ Harry Stranger / © 2026 Planet Labs PBC

Mike Melvill, first commercial astronaut who piloted SpaceShipOne, dies at 85: collectspace.com/news/news-0321…

#OTD in 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones completed the first nonstop flight around the world with a free balloon, covering over 29,000 miles. The Breitling Orbiter 3 gondola is on display at our Udvar-Hazy Center: s.si.edu/4rKns4g

When Orion lifts off on Artemis II, you can follow the spacecraft in real time. Using @NASA’s AROW tracking data, we’ll be sharing live updates on Orion’s speed, distance from Earth & the Moon, and more, straight from Mission Control. Follow along for more!

Calling all creators! 🤳 If you're looking to share exciting content about @NASA's Orion spacecraft and the Artemis II mission, be sure to check out our media kit with links to cinematic mission animations, images and other resources. Tag us so we can see what you make!