Peter de Keratry

Superheavy's evolution has been quite something to watch over the years! 😍 📸: @BocaChicaGal | @NASASpaceflight

That looks so cool!!! Hoping static fire goes well!!!

This is among the most compelling interviews that I have ever listened to. Ben Sasse is dying of metastatic Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and he’s already lived past his projected—in his phrase— “expiration date.” Sasse is only 54 years old, and he’s a married father of 3, including a young teenage son. If you’ve heard if Sasse before, it’s because he was formerly a Republican senator from Nebraska and then later the president of the University of Florida. But this interview has very little to do with politics or academia. It’s the testament of a dying man who is facing his end with remarkable grace, courage, dignity, faith, and even humor. There’s wisdom and insight that come from being on the cusp of death, and Sasse is trying to share his considerable insights with those of us who aren’t yet staring death in the face—but who will all be face to face with the Reaper in due course. Do yourself a favor and spend an hour listening to Ben Sasse’s gracious, comforting dying wisdom.

So PROUD of the Artemis II crew. They are all extraordinary humans dedicated to science & exploration, as well as love for their fellow man… as witnessed here by @AstroVicGlover, the crew captain who joked about taking our little Valentina with him to the moon🌖🚀

“What Abigail Spanberger has done is lie to everyone in the Commonwealth of Virginia.” -@GlennYoungkin FACT CHECK: TRUE ✅

So awesome.

@elonmusk Thank you, @elonmusk - the four of us glimpsed the red hues of Mars far in the distance as the sun slipped behind the Moon and there was zero doubt in our minds that the creative genius of our greatest minds will have us there very soon. LETS GO

Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: nasa.gov/artemis-ii-mul…

Artemis II: AOS with the crew!

The daring spirit of the American people — a historic mission, homeward bound. 🌎 Tonight, our Artemis II astronauts are set to splash down on Earth after their journey around the Moon. 🇺🇸

Has a public figure died with anywhere near this degree of grace and magnanimity in our lifetimes? The only other example that comes to mind is John Paul II. Simply inspirational.

So I will confess that I broke down and cried a little bit when I saw @DouthatNYT’s interview with @BenSasse. While going through cancer treatment, I have had such a strong preoccupation with how it would impact my looks. I have wanted to keep it together and maintain an attractive front as well as I can. I saw Sasse here and it just made me feel how stupid such a petty, vain concern has been when the real fight we’ve been facing is whether my daughters will have to finish growing up without me! (and right now, all signs are positive there, and we’re thanking God!) But this is actually one of the reasons I sent in a couple requests to interview Sasse. Because I’m wondering how much this is a difference between men and women thing and how much it may just be a Christian maturity thing. I’d have some deeper questions too, but I do think the way a Christian who is a husband and father faces cancer may be different than how a wife and mother does. And you would approach stage four in a different spiritual posture than a terminal diagnosis in some ways. Anyway, I just feel like there would be lots for us to talk about!

Love watching @NASA bringing home @NASAArtemis.

"As he's telling you his joy amid the sadness of death...his face is actually becoming like Christ's face." @michaeljknowles on Ben Sasse's incredible hope and strength as he battles pancreatic cancer:

Coming home

610,000 people watching live. Very cool.

The sun sets behind one of our @Space_Station solar arrays, illuminating a rainbow edge of Earth. The historic Artemis II mission nears completion, as they ready to re-enter this colorful atmosphere. The rise of the @NASAArtemis era has only just begun!

Hello, Earth.

This man is awesome.