Drawing Arcs

Tweeting all the 'A' Words! It's all about the Arcs, Arts, Aviation, Aerospace, Architecture, Engineering & Design.

[Hayley Arceneaux @ArceneauxHayley]

seeing the earth from space is absolutely life changing. my mission, Inspiration4, was the first all-civilian orbital space mission. it was a new beginning — opening up space exploration to more and more people. I hope that you all will be able to experience these views for yourself someday, but if you prefer staying on Earth, please enjoy my videos 🚀

[Dr. Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz]

https://t.co/P1ywzyGEHk

A half-Century ago, it was an honor to serve my country in the effort to put a human being on the Moon. I am proud of what we accomplished then and I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of an enduring human presence in space – it is a calling that runs through every fiber of my being. 

Over time, I have seen our government’s approach to space wax and wane. But under the first Trump Administration, I was impressed to see how human space exploration was elevated as a policy of high importance again. Under President Trump’s first term, America saw a revitalized interest in Space, and his Administration reignited national efforts to get back to the Moon, and push on to Mars. The Trump Administration also reinstituted the National Space Council, and our Nation’s defense was enhanced with the creation of the U.S. Space Force – increasingly important as space becomes a contested domain. At the same time, I have been enthused and excited by the great advancements in the private sector space economy, led by visionaries like @elonmusk.  These are concrete accomplishments that align with my concerns and America’s policy priorities.    

America is facing serious and difficult challenges both at home and abroad.  The Presidency requires clarity in judgement, decisiveness, and calm under pressure that few have a natural ability to manage, or the life experience to successfully undertake. It is a job where decisions are made that routinely involve American lives – some urgently but not without thought. The job requires sober analysis of frightening scenarios, and the instinct to lead with resolve. From the skies over Korea in air-to-air combat to navigating, landing, and walking on the Moon, I appreciate this kind of pressure. I know what it is like to have to make these kinds of decisions, with firmness and follow-through.

In this election, we have a choice and we all have one vote. For some, the choice may not be easy – but in times of uncertainty real leaders are most needed – to guide and inspire a people, to push through the noise, recognize what really matters, and accomplish missions critical to all citizens. Most Americans rightly consider it an honor to cast their vote for a leader they believe will best serve the nation. For me, for the future of our country, to meet enormous challenges, and for the proven policy accomplishments above, I believe we are best served by voting for @realDonaldTrump. I wholeheartedly endorse him for President of the United States. Godspeed President Trump, and God Bless the United States of America.

[Don Pettit @astro_Pettit]

Moonshine from space. Somewhere over the Amazon basin, shooting photos of cities at night, I noticed the light from a near-full moon reflecting off of the meandering rainforest rivers. In the cool moon-ish light these rivers became flowing silver snakes. When the moonlight was filtered through thunderheads, it turned the rivers into glowing golden claws.

Nikon Z9, 200mm f2, 1/320 sec, ISO 25600, processed in Photoshop.

[Domenico @AvatarDomy]

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) this morning from New Zealand

Credit Max Inwood

[Alex Resel 📸 @aresel_]

Supercell and a barn near Mound City, South Dakota. It’s going to be hard to top this day.

August 28, 2024

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Meanwhile, inside the box, Schrödinger's cat plans its revenge.

[Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap]

Thread of cool maps you've (probably) never seen before

1. All roads lead to Rome

[Epic Maps 🗺️ @theepicmap]

Thread of the best topography Maps 🗺️

1. Topography map of South America

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

A stunning timelapse of the Sun created using 40,000 photos captured over 3 hours with a solar telescope.

📽: Shannon Norton
https://t.co/rB7fwNrRXF

[Tory Bruno @torybruno]

Another clear night, but it feels like it should have been Valentine’s day. A heart, a flower, infinity, and passion…

[Dr. Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz]

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy #LaborDay today! Like many of you, I’ll be taking a bit of a break today. I may even kick back in an easy chair…but probably without the spacesuit! Have a wonderful day off – you’ve earned it!

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

Beautiful timelapse of Earth rising over the Moon captured by the Japanese lunar orbiter spacecraft Kaguya.

📽: JAXA/NHK

[Tory Bruno @torybruno]

🦅👁️ view of #AtlasV and #Starliner at SLC-41!

(Don't tell Pad Safety about my secret drone)

[Phil Metzger @DrPhiltill]

Interesting thread on bricks. We’ve investigated making bricks on the Moon and Mars. We must use bricks instead of slabs if the material shrinks while curing. Martian clays may shrink. I had funding to investigate a method of 3D printing ropy structures with shrink clays. 1/N

[Drawing Arcs @DrawingArcs]

Watch tomorrow at noon ET (Sunday June 2, 2024)

[Tory Bruno @torybruno]

For your viewing pleasure, we’ll be heading up the coast for a 51.62 deg inclination. (Sunni and Butch - your ULA Uber driver, Mighty Atlas, is standing by)

[Gene J. Mikulka @genejm29]

#NASA #Boeing #ULA #Starliner - Both Butch Wilmore and Suni Willams are out of the spacecraft. Launch was scrubbed due to the Ground Launch Sequencer calling the hold, not known as to why. POSSIBLE Launch Attempt on 2 June at 12:03 PM EDT Pending successful troubleshooting.

[✨🎨Marian Rudnyk™©🔭🪐 @MarianRudnyk]

LATEST Launch Update:
#NASA @ulalaunch & @BoeingSpace have officially announced that #Starliner #launch is rescheduled to launch tomorrow at 12:03p ET with additional launch windows available on June 5th & 6th - mitigating factors being fix of prob & orbital position of #ISS.

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: A new spacecraft is launching with crew for the first time!
@NASA_Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are scheduled to lift off on @BoeingSpace's #Starliner Crew Flight Test, riding aboard a @ULALaunch Atlas V rocket, at 12:25pm ET (1625 UTC). https://t.co/K1Zjsa6qqW

[The Weather Channel @weatherchannel]

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Texas, including Dallas and Waco, and parts of Oklahoma until 6 p.m. CT.

@TWCAlexWallace has the latest update:

[Phil Metzger @DrPhiltill]

Dragonflies are the best insects.