Valerie

Enthusiastic aerospace engineer and lover of arts and culture, who lives to travel. All opinions are my own.

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

We go where we need to be, and today that was @NASAKennedy.

Some of my senior engineers and I spent time at @blueorigin with @JeffBezos and @davill, speaking with the workforce and seeing the damage at LC-36 firsthand. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from those working through the aftermath and better understand the challenges ahead.

There is a lot of work to do, but this is exactly why people choose careers in aerospace, whether at NASA, Blue Origin, or across the industry. The talent in this field thrives under pressure and performs at its best when solving the toughest problems.

We have been saying for months at NASA that we are not going to sit on our hands and wait for the capabilities necessary to achieve the nation’s most pressing objectives. We are going to take an active role alongside our partners, just as we did in the 1960s, to overcome setbacks, remove obstacles, and deliver the intended outcomes.

@NASA is committed to helping the Blue team recover, continue to advance their lunar lander and get New Glenn back to launching as soon as safely possible.

America’s greatest achievements in space were never the result of avoiding setbacks. They came from overcoming them. We have done it before, and we will do it again🇺🇸

[Valerie @bad_astra]

@starsonice Thank you for a great evening at #soi2026! It was so good to see young skaters having fun without the stress of competition and still get some amazing skating in! It was also cool to see @jasonbskates have one of the most gorgeous programs of the night.

[Valerie @bad_astra]

Enjoyed the Q&A Stargazer Event at #SOI26!

[Valerie @bad_astra]

So disappointed in my sex. How those women centered themselves around Eric and acted as his guardians was super disappointing and embarrassing to watch on #TheFloor. So many opportunities to fight for their own success lost. He really had their numbers.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Hello, 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.

[Valerie @bad_astra]

@HoustonTX Just watched the Dallas firework and drone show. It was wonderful. Why are we letting them show us up like that? 😉 Can we get something going here too?

[Valerie @bad_astra]

@FOX4 Thank you for the coverage on YouTube. Enjoyed it from Houston, with a heck of a lot of envy. Gorgeous display. Of course the rocketship was my favorite!

[Raj ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ @usa_nca_rr]

https://t.co/VJCyGQStBV

[Project Hail Mary @projecthailmary]

11.9 Light-years from home.
6th grade science teacher.
1 chance to save us all.

Watch the trailer for Project Hail Mary – based on the novel by Andy Weir, starring Ryan Gosling, and directed by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Only in theaters and IMAX - 3.20.26

[Ben Cooper @LaunchPhoto]

Beautiful sunrise launch this morning (@ulalaunch photo)

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

The Rubin Observatory released its first magnificent images of the cosmos on Monday (June 23) — and included a special asteroid bonus. https://t.co/QTiAG2Cfv5

[John Kraus @johnkrausphotos]

Atlas V launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida this morning with Kuiper 2 for Amazon

[ARCHIVED - Curiosity Rover @MarsCuriosity]

🎵 Don't you... forget about me 🎵

The last 17 years on this platform have been an incredible ride. We've done good things. My team and I thank each of you for joining us on the adventures. Stay curious, friends, you know I will. ♥️

[ULA @ulalaunch]

All Kuiper 2 satellites have successfully deployed into space! Congratulations to Amazon and the Project Kuiper team and thank you for again entrusting United Launch Alliance and the Atlas V rocket to deliver.

See our news release: https://t.co/sP3Ak8jr27

[ARCHIVED - NASA Voyager @NASAVoyager]

Calling all space history buffs!

Watch these Voyager-themed episodes of the "JPL and the Space Age" documentary series to explore the origins and early discoveries of our missions:

The Stuff of Dreams: https://t.co/gLp40JiBKs
The Footsteps of Voyager: https://t.co/BKAwqKCvPq

[Armstrong Air & Space Museum @armstrongspace]

Today is #FlagDay! From battlefields to the lunar surface, Old Glory continues to be an enduring symbol of freedom, resilience, and unity.

May the Stars and Stripes forever wave and represent the land of the free and the home of the brave! 🇺🇸

[Dr. Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz]

Wishing everyone a meaningful and Happy #FlagDay today! With #Apollo11 anniversary right around the corner, I thought this was a great way to showcase our celebration of Old Glory as well as the ideas, principles and values that the Stars and Stripes represents. Also – wishing the @USArmy a Happy #Army250 birthday today as well!

[COL Anne McClain @AstroAnnimal]

Happy 250th birthday to the @USArmy! The Army has long stood as a symbol of strength, innovation, and service to the nation. As an Army astronaut, I am proud to take that legacy to new heights.

[Nichole “Vapor” Ayers @Astro_Vapor]

From the @Space_Station, our hearts go out to the friends and family of Marc Garneau. Our colleagues at @csa_asc have lost a pioneering astronaut and remarkable leader. Ad Astra.