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Second mission. Same ambition. The @Amazonleo satellites for our next mission, VA268, have now arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, marking a new step in the deployment of the Amazon Leo constellation. In the coming weeks, Arianespace will begin the launch campaign, from satellite processing to integration on Ariane 6, preparing these payloads for their journey to low Earth orbit. The VA268 mission, designated LE-02 by Amazon, will fly on Ariane 6 in its four-booster configuration, a powerful setup particularly adapted to support the sustained deployment of large constellations. This mission is the second of 18 launches planned under our contract with Amazon, reflecting a long-term partnership built on performance, reliability and shared ambition to expand global connectivity from space. More updates soon from Kourou. #LaunchingAmbitions @ArianeGroup @esa @CNES @EuropeSpacePort

LIVE: Following the conclusion of the Artemis II Flight Readiness Review, we're sharing the latest updates on our upcoming crewed mission around the Moon. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Because you asked, here is another shot of our GS2-5 hotfire test at LC-36. This is from our drone, giving us this new view.

Sharing a couple photos of our GS2s in build and getting their final touches inside our Rocket Park Factory. It's getting a little crowded, but that's exactly the point, manufacturing rate matters.

NASA will roll Orion and the SLS rocket back out to the launch pad on March 19 following a brief return to the vehicle assembly building. With completion of repairs to the ICPS and other system checks and updates, Artemis II is currently working toward a launch no earlier than April 1.

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

Working alongside JPL/Caltech, we've developed a Near-Earth Objects (NEO) Hunter mission concept for planetary defense using Blue Ring. NEO Hunter tests multiple asteroid-deflection techniques, including ion-beam deflection and robust direct kinetic impact, helping protect Earth from potential threats. This is another example of how commercial platforms like Blue Ring can conduct low-cost, high-priority science, exploration, and planetary defense missions.

Over the coming days, we’ll conduct a series of tests to activate Pad 2 at Starbase, exercise new propellant loading operations, and operate a vehicle with new Raptor 3 engines installed for the first time

Super Heavy booster ready to continue preflight testing

Starship V3 first flight in about 4 weeks

What date period do you think Artemis 2 will launch? 🚀 @NASAArtemis #WeAreGoing

Dream Chaser hitched a ride with a @freightliner Cascadia truck down one of the world's largest runways at @NASAKennedy! Our spacecraft endured high-speed testing on the same landing strip where Space Shuttles once touched down. The team also successfully tested communications with Mission Control in Louisville, Colorado using NASA's satellite network. Testing wrapped up with a full post-landing recovery rehearsal - another crucial milestone completed on our journey to space! YouTube: youtu.be/aG22EOLv9j0

@SpaceNews_Inc @jeff_foust 🚀

SpaceX’s unveils space traffic management system spacenews.com/spacexs-unveil…

We're targeting Thursday, Feb. 19, as the tanking day for the second fueling test ahead of our Artemis II test flight around the Moon. A formal launch date will not be set until after a successful rehearsal and data reviews. Details: go.nasa.gov/4rZZUZL

On the move! @NASAArtemis rocket is on its way to Launch Complex 39B. The journey could take up to 12 hours. Watch the live rollout here: youtube.com/live/nrVnsO_rd…

“Launch of a Human Spaceflight calls for precision of highest order in order to ensure its success as well as safety. #ISRO is steadily moving step by step to launch its first human spaceflight #Gaganyaan by 2027, followed by Indian Space Station by 2035, and an Indian on the surface of Moon by 2040”.

🚨Mission Update: Rollout for Artemis II is less than two weeks away. This milestone begins final, system-wide testing as NASA prepares to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, with a launch window opening as soon as February 6.

Ending the year with momentum across @NASA! 🇺🇸 🌕 @NASAArtemis II countdown test 🧑‍🚀 @Space_Station Crew-12 astronauts announced 🌊 Sentinel-6B delivers data on Earth’s oceans 🌎 Carruthers Observatory reveals UV views of the Earth & Moon On to 2026! 🚀