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We have a backup window tomorrow. It depends on if it can be sorted without rolling back to the VIF
June 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We have a backup window tomorrow. It depends on if it can be sorted without rolling back to the VIF
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Possible issue with a GN2 purge line that cannot be resolved inside the count. We will need to stand down for today. We’ll sort it and be back.
June 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Possible issue with a GN2 purge line that cannot be resolved inside the count. We will need to stand down for today. We’ll sort it and be back.
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Kuiper Atlas 02 is on the pad. Count is underway. Working no issues. A little under 3 hours out. Weather continues to look good. Mighty Atlas is champing at the bit.
June 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Kuiper Atlas 02 is on the pad. Count is underway. Working no issues. A little under 3 hours out. Weather continues to look good. Mighty Atlas is champing at the bit.
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That’s how we roll… ;)
The Mighty Atlas V in its Bruiser configuration is getting ready to take another batch of Amazon’s Kuipers to space
The Mighty Atlas V in its Bruiser configuration is getting ready to take another batch of Amazon’s Kuipers to space
June 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
That’s how we roll… ;)
The Mighty Atlas V in its Bruiser configuration is getting ready to take another batch of Amazon’s Kuipers to space
The Mighty Atlas V in its Bruiser configuration is getting ready to take another batch of Amazon’s Kuipers to space
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When rockets launch one of the things you must do is make sure that nothing is in their way. This includes the myriad of umbilicals that supply the vehicle before it lifts off.
These two cameras show the two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for SLS pulling away in real time during the Artemis I Launch!
These two cameras show the two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for SLS pulling away in real time during the Artemis I Launch!
May 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
When rockets launch one of the things you must do is make sure that nothing is in their way. This includes the myriad of umbilicals that supply the vehicle before it lifts off.
These two cameras show the two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for SLS pulling away in real time during the Artemis I Launch!
These two cameras show the two Tail Service Mast Umbilicals for SLS pulling away in real time during the Artemis I Launch!
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NASA today showed off the new flame deflector installed at Launch Complex 39B. The updated design aims to reduce erosion caused by the rockets exhaust during liftoff, and reduce the time it takes to prepare the launch pad for its next mission.
May 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NASA today showed off the new flame deflector installed at Launch Complex 39B. The updated design aims to reduce erosion caused by the rockets exhaust during liftoff, and reduce the time it takes to prepare the launch pad for its next mission.
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United Launch Alliance is currently gearing up for a slew of launches this summer, one of which will include the heaviest commercial payload ever launched coming in at over 25,700 kg, shattering the current 17,400kg record currently held by SpaceX.
May 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
United Launch Alliance is currently gearing up for a slew of launches this summer, one of which will include the heaviest commercial payload ever launched coming in at over 25,700 kg, shattering the current 17,400kg record currently held by SpaceX.
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The ICPS Transport Cradle was seen leaving the VAB today which can only mean one thing.
We've got a full SLS rocket standing in the VAB once again👀
We've got a full SLS rocket standing in the VAB once again👀
May 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The ICPS Transport Cradle was seen leaving the VAB today which can only mean one thing.
We've got a full SLS rocket standing in the VAB once again👀
We've got a full SLS rocket standing in the VAB once again👀
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While ML2 gets taller, Kuiper heads to its launch pad!
April 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
While ML2 gets taller, Kuiper heads to its launch pad!
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The glowing auroras of #Neptune have been imaged for the first time, thanks to the #NIRSpec instrument on the NASA/ESA/CSA Space Telescope.
Read more 👉 esawebb.org/news/weic2507/
🔭 🧪 ☄️
Read more 👉 esawebb.org/news/weic2507/
🔭 🧪 ☄️
March 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The glowing auroras of #Neptune have been imaged for the first time, thanks to the #NIRSpec instrument on the NASA/ESA/CSA Space Telescope.
Read more 👉 esawebb.org/news/weic2507/
🔭 🧪 ☄️
Read more 👉 esawebb.org/news/weic2507/
🔭 🧪 ☄️
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For your visual enjoyment. The last set was in the Finished Goods Warehouse in Decatur. These are at the Cape.
March 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
For your visual enjoyment. The last set was in the Finished Goods Warehouse in Decatur. These are at the Cape.
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Since you guys liked the factory pictures so much, here’s a few shots from the new Finished Goods Warehouse
March 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Since you guys liked the factory pictures so much, here’s a few shots from the new Finished Goods Warehouse
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By popular demand, here’s some cool pics from inside the rocket factory
March 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
By popular demand, here’s some cool pics from inside the rocket factory
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Fun video of Vulcan using a barge to get around the Wilson lock, currently under repair, to rendezvous with Rocket Ship downstream
March 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Fun video of Vulcan using a barge to get around the Wilson lock, currently under repair, to rendezvous with Rocket Ship downstream
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Only two motor segments and the nosecones remain until Artemis II’s twin Solid Rocket Motors are fully stacked and ready for the core stage.
📸 NASA
📸 NASA
February 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Only two motor segments and the nosecones remain until Artemis II’s twin Solid Rocket Motors are fully stacked and ready for the core stage.
📸 NASA
📸 NASA
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Went down to Vandenberg for the delivery of our second methane tank for SLC3. Big…. A million pounds empty, 3M full. Snapped some pic’s for you guys.
February 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Went down to Vandenberg for the delivery of our second methane tank for SLC3. Big…. A million pounds empty, 3M full. Snapped some pic’s for you guys.
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🚀 One year ago today, ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden became the first of a new generation of ESA astronauts to fly to the International Space Station with #AxiomSpace. He pioneered fast-track, short-duration missions for more science, tech and education. Do you know who's next? 😉
January 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🚀 One year ago today, ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt from Sweden became the first of a new generation of ESA astronauts to fly to the International Space Station with #AxiomSpace. He pioneered fast-track, short-duration missions for more science, tech and education. Do you know who's next? 😉
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Busy Rocket Factory. Any guesses on which missions these guys will fly?
January 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Busy Rocket Factory. Any guesses on which missions these guys will fly?
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16mm film footage captured from the Apollo 17 LM Challenger as it descended to the surface of the Moon in the Taurus-Littrow valley on December 11, 1972. I've rotated it so the view is roughly upright and smoothed the video. (Original video source: NASA, JSC and the Internet Archive)
December 12, 2024 at 8:41 PM
16mm film footage captured from the Apollo 17 LM Challenger as it descended to the surface of the Moon in the Taurus-Littrow valley on December 11, 1972. I've rotated it so the view is roughly upright and smoothed the video. (Original video source: NASA, JSC and the Internet Archive)
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Thought you guys might find this interesting. Building some qual
Hardware for the new reusable (booster) thrust structure. #VulcanRocket
Hardware for the new reusable (booster) thrust structure. #VulcanRocket
December 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Thought you guys might find this interesting. Building some qual
Hardware for the new reusable (booster) thrust structure. #VulcanRocket
Hardware for the new reusable (booster) thrust structure. #VulcanRocket
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For those of you that enjoy rocket pictures. Here’s the next #VulcanRocket in final assembly at the Rocket Factory in Decatur
November 17, 2024 at 10:57 PM
For those of you that enjoy rocket pictures. Here’s the next #VulcanRocket in final assembly at the Rocket Factory in Decatur
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NASA has confirmed that the stacking process for Artemis II has officially begun today. The aft segments of the solid rocket boosters are being moved to the VAB for lifting onto Mobile Launcher 1.
📸 NASA/KSC
📸 NASA/KSC
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 PM
NASA has confirmed that the stacking process for Artemis II has officially begun today. The aft segments of the solid rocket boosters are being moved to the VAB for lifting onto Mobile Launcher 1.
📸 NASA/KSC
📸 NASA/KSC
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November 16, 2022 - 1:47:44 AM
Booster Ignition, and Liftoff of Artemis I
Booster Ignition, and Liftoff of Artemis I
November 16, 2024 at 6:48 AM
November 16, 2022 - 1:47:44 AM
Booster Ignition, and Liftoff of Artemis I
Booster Ignition, and Liftoff of Artemis I
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SpaceX's HLS Crew Cabin
A realistic concept based off of hardware and knowledge we know. Additionally, I have created a VR walkthrough of this concept
mini thread below🧵
A realistic concept based off of hardware and knowledge we know. Additionally, I have created a VR walkthrough of this concept
mini thread below🧵
November 15, 2024 at 12:01 PM
SpaceX's HLS Crew Cabin
A realistic concept based off of hardware and knowledge we know. Additionally, I have created a VR walkthrough of this concept
mini thread below🧵
A realistic concept based off of hardware and knowledge we know. Additionally, I have created a VR walkthrough of this concept
mini thread below🧵