Virginia Space Flight Academy

Virginia Space Flight Academy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to offer innovative learning experiences that inspire STEM careers.

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

The suspense and excitement builds for a January launch date! #RocketLab #Electron

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Continued strong upper-level winds tomorrow have ruled out the final day of the launch window for our 1st mission from @NASA_Wallops. A new window is now scheduled to open in Jan for the Virginia is for Launch Lovers mission. Team and rocket are ready, so stay tuned for updates!

[NASA Wallops @NASAWallops]

.@RocketLab's first U.S. Electron launch from Wallops has been delayed to January 2023. Weather was a challenge for the remainder of the window. The Wallops range & safety teams stand ready to support a new launch date.

Follow our launch schedule: https://t.co/Ww0oPfIZyu

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Stay tuned for updates! We shall patiently wait 🙂 #RocketLab #Electron

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Due to continued strong upper-level winds forecast for tomorrow, we are standing down from a Dec 19 launch attempt. We're assessing remaining opportunities for launch this month before holiday airspace restrictions prevent further launch attempts in Dec. Stay tuned for updates!🚀

[HawkEye 360 @hawkeye360]

We continue to countdown to lift-off. Meanwhile all inattendance have been touring the new LC-2 launch pad, and hearing from Governor Youngkin, Peter Beck and Alex J Fox during a briefing to mark this milestone event. #Cluster6

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Here is your visibility map if you aren’t watching locally. #Electron #RocketLab #Hawkeye #NASA #VirginiaSpace

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

We're less than 24 hours away from Electron's 1st Wallops launch.

If you're on the East Coast, look to the skies at 6:00 pm ET tomorrow to catch Electron on its way to orbit.

If you're outside of the launch viewing zone, catch the live launch webcast: https://t.co/P2QA4iF0Pj

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

It's launch day! 🚀 We are excited to watch this historic launch from Virginia! #Electron #Rocketlab #Hawkeye #NASA #VirginiaSpace

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Good morning and welcome to launch day! Virginia is for Launch Lovers is scheduled for lift-off at 6pm ET (23:00 UTC) today. https://t.co/KaXeISItYX

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Our #ThankfulThursday highlight includes two of our sponsors - @northropgrumman Corporation and Taylor Bank. We are grateful to have the continued support of these local branches who believe in our mission! 🚀🫶🏽🚀

#STEM #STEMEducation #STEMforkids #nonprofit #gratitude

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Electron is on the pad and ready to fly, but with NASA & the FAA working to close out final documentation required for launch, we’re now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 18 for our first mission from Wallops. Stay tuned for updates!

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/WAswZG9sWW

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

While people anxiously await @RocketLab’s upcoming launch of #Electron, Rocket Lab is also poised to launch new opportunities for local students thanks to a partnership w/Virginia Space Flight Academy.

Read the full story: https://t.co/2PKUUEO5gr

#STEM #nonprofit #aerospace

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Need holiday gift-giving ideas? 🎁 Give the gift of STEM! Gift certificates are available in any denomination - Purchase at https://t.co/hODpL77Gwn

#VASFASpaceCamp #VASFASTEMAcademy #GiftofSTEM #STEM #stemforkids #giftcards #holiday #giftgiving #holidayshopping

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Keep an eye on the skies Dec 16 for a glimpse of Electron as it lifts off from @NASA_Wallops for the first time.

If you're outside the visible areas, catch the webcast live from T-40 minutes: https://t.co/RyD0mCOY3H

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

We are watching like a hawk 😉
Fingers crossed 🤞🚀

#RocketLab #Electron @hawkeye360

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

🚀New Launch Date! 🗓️December 16

We're ready on the pad at LC-2 with Electron and @hawkeye360, but with unfavorable weather on the way, plus NASA and FAA working to close out final documentation, we are now targeting no earlier than Dec 16th for launch. Stay tuned for updates!

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

New year, new career? If you want to spend 2023 designing, building and testing engines for Electron, Photon, and Neutron, we've got just the roles for you 🚀

Join the propulsion team today: https://t.co/cXX8JZWTbt

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

🚀 Launch update 🚀Due to an incoming weather front bringing strong upper-level winds and unsettled conditions through the weekend, we are now targeting no earlier than Tues December 13 for our inaugural mission from Launch Complex 2 for @hawkeye360.

📸 @TrevorMahlmann

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

🚀Launch update!🚀 To allow time for final pre-launch preparations, we are now targeting Dec 9 for our 1st mission from LC-2.

Learn more about the ‘Virginia is for Launch Lovers’ mission: https://t.co/olXThrBdxZ

📸 @TrevorMahlmann

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Thank you kindly Jim! 🫶 #GivingTuesday #STEM

[JEdHunter1 @jedhunter1]

I just donated to Virginia Space Flight Academy! Will you join me in supporting their cause? https://t.co/y0nsBiQBJ2 @VaSpaceAcademy #GivingTuesday2022

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Every dollar counts for #GivingTuesday and helping with our #STEM mission for children!

🫶 https://t.co/wiaUgC715o

#STEMeducation #STEMforkids #STEMgirls #nonprofit #donate #gratitude #fundraising

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Today is #GivingTuesday 🫶
Can you help us reach our goal?

🫶 https://t.co/wiaUgC715o

#STEM #STEMeducation #STEMforkids #donate #gratitude

[Virginia Space Flight Academy @VaSpaceAcademy]

Happy #CyberMonday!
📕 https://t.co/HuIJeeCbx8 is an easy way to support VSFA! Check out our curated list of STEM-themed books on our storefront. Every time you purchase a book, we earn 10% of the purchase price!

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#CyberMonday #GivingTuesday #bookshop