Richmond Department of Space

Central Virginia's leading municipal space program.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

We are calling it a successful launch day. 3 rockets made 5 successful test launches. Richmond is well on its way to becoming the first US city with a rocket in space.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

We are repairing and relaunching now. #spacedept

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

We will persist. We at the Richmond Department of Space build on our failures.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Lost contact with both Alpha testers. Recovery efforts underway.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

We are go for 2. Dept of Space supports BLM.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Ready to go!

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Rocket launch is happening today. 12:30p. Let’s go to space Richmond. #spacedept

[Jessica Meir @Astro_Jessica]

From our view @Space_Station it’s clear that ours is truly a blue planet. Let’s remember that and do our best to take care of our planet’s oceans. #WorldOceansDay #EarthStrong

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Thrilled to see our friends at @NASA are launching similar models to that of Richmond, VA's @DeptofSpace.

[NASA @NASA]

Welcome to Launch Day 🚀

Live #LaunchAmerica coverage starts at 12:15pm ET. Liftoff is at 4:33pm ET.

Let’s light this candle!
https://t.co/Fuz18dts5A

[NASA @NASA]

Would you travel to space?

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

A successful test flight! We’re well in our way to getting a Richmonder on the moon. #RichmondDoS #SpaceDepartment

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Introducing the #RichmondDeptofSpace’s maiden fleet. We use science to make these go up.

[Richmond Department of Space @DeptofSpace]

Hello? Richmond, VA? Do you read me?