Nathan Cron

Cinematographer | Photographer | Tech Enthusiast | Supply Chain Professional | UTK Alumni

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

Only one chance in this lifetime…

Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset. You can hear the shutter on the Nikon as @Astro_Christina is hammering away on 3-shot brackets and capturing those exceptional Earthset photos through the 400mm lens. @AstroVicGlover was in window 3 watching with @Astro_Jeremy next to him.

I could barely see the Moon through the docking hatch window but the iPhone was the perfect size to catch the view…this is uncropped, uncut with 8x zoom which is quite comparable to the view of the human eye. Enjoy.

[Nathan Cron @TheKronicc]

On Sunday, the UT Band Alumni Council had the privilege of welcoming more than 60 graduating seniors from the Pride of the Southland Band into the Alumni Band.

Congratulations to this outstanding group of seniors! We’re excited to see all they accomplish next as #VFL’s 🧡

[NASA @NASA]

Moon joy [noun]

the feeling of intense happiness and excitement that only comes from a mission to the Moon

The Artemis II crew bring us endless Moon joy.

[NASA @NASA]

Artemis II is locked in 🔒

As they flew around the Moon, the Artemis II crew took turns capturing science data and taking photos out of the Orion spacecraft window to share with their team back on Earth.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Earthset.

The Artemis II crew captured this view of an Earthset on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. The image is reminiscent of the iconic Earthrise image taken by astronaut Bill Anders 58 years earlier as the Apollo 8 crew flew around the Moon.

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

Artemis II has reached its maximum distance from Earth.

On the far side of the Moon, 252,756 miles away, Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history and now begin their journey home. Before they left, they said they hoped this mission would be forgotten, but it will be remembered as the moment people started to believe that America can once again do the near-impossible and change the world.

Congratulations to this incredible crew and the entire NASA team, our international and commercial partners, but this mission isn’t over until they’re under safe parachutes, splashing down into the Pacific.

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

A milestone for Artemis II.

For the first time in more than half a century, humans are laying eyes on this side of the Moon again. Artemis II’s trajectory will also reveal parts of the Moon no human has ever seen before.

This is how we push the frontier forward.

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

I also can't stop thinking about how this might be the greatest missed opportunity in marketing history if Apple doesn't have a billboard of these saying "Shot on iPhone" lol

NASA astronauts have been allowed to use their phones in space, and Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch uploaded these photos shot on an iPhone 17 Pro Max SELFIE camera

[NASA @NASA]

“I’m the space plumber, I’m proud to call myself the space plumber.”

Mission specialists like @Astro_Christina train for all roles so they can jump in wherever they’re needed. Sometimes that means fixing vital machinery, like the spacecraft toilet.

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

Nominal translunar injection burn complete. The Artemis II crew is officially on the way to the Moon.

America is back in the business of sending astronauts to the Moon. This time, farther than ever before.

[NASA @NASA]

We are going!

With Artemis II's launch, we've taken another step toward a long-term presence on the Moon. Here's a recap of the historic mission so far – and a preview of what's to come.

Follow along as four astronauts continue their journey around the Moon and back: https://t.co/G7LpghURjg

[Aaron Burnett @aaronburnett]

Someone just caught Artemis from their flight. Cool view of little piece of history!

[NASA @NASA]

Liftoff.

The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.

Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.

[Kendall Baker @kendallbaker]

My cousin captured Artemis takeoff from his flight. So cool

📸: @radddd44

[Tennessee Basketball @Vol_Hoops]

we're at the door. and we're knocking.

let's go get em

[Nathan Cron @TheKronicc]

Hometown State-Bound 🦅🏀🔥

[Eagleville Eagles @eaglevilleath]

Thursday 4pm
Murphy Center
Be there!
🏀🏆

[Nathan Cron @TheKronicc]

As a student of #supplychain, this product is fascinating to me. Disrupting the budget-tier laptop market by building a device with chips, parts, and materials they've already purchased & manufactured at scale & said phone chips now powerful enough to run a desktop OS. Brilliant

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

At the risk of spoiling my entire review, I present to you: Rating the $599 Macbook Neo based on who the customer is: https://t.co/zVwIfCX1fv

[Tennessee Football @Vol_Football]

“The experience through which I judge all other stadium experiences."

@JoshPateCFB

Watch the full clip » https://t.co/6S9a1uAehF

#GBO 🍊

[Tennessee Basketball @Vol_Hoops]

Devastated by the news of Wes Rucker's tragic passing.

Our hearts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. He will be deeply missed by so many in our community and beyond.