Daniel Bates

Cloud Architect/Engineer, Passionate about Manned Space Flight History, Programmer & Drummer.

Opinions all my own

[NASA @NASA]

Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: https://t.co/rzM1P0QbOl

[beanhowitzer @beanhowitzer]

I hope the Artemis II recovery team has insignia like Apollo did

[juwain | جوَين @curpstomb]

we will always choose earth and we will always choose each other 🚀

[Tiago Nugent, Composer @TiagoNugent]

Turns out the ISS did!

[Space Koala @SpaceKoala]

Inspiring

[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.

[NASA @NASA]

The Artemis II astronauts, now suited up for launch, are headed to the launch pad.

The crew includes NASA astronauts @Astro_Reid, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_Christina, and @CSA_ASC astronaut @Astro_Jeremy.

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

Wow. LETS GO!!!

[NASA @NASA]

We are just weeks away from Artemis II, where we will send astronauts around the Moon—farther than any crew has traveled before.

The mission’s press kit is now available! Check it out: https://t.co/R3JaaG8lQU

[Froyo☆Tam @FroyoTam]

microsoft if they had a rhythm game division:

[vivienne ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა @sunshinevvn]

meteorologists love sharing plots which are impenetrable beyond parody then saying smth like “May God have mercy on our souls”

[Captain Mark Kelly @CaptMarkKelly]

When Jim Lovell heard Kennedy’s goal to reach the Moon, he thought it was impossible — then he went there twice. He said to be successful, you need to be a person who makes things happen. Jim, you made things happen for our country and humanity. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

[Dr. Buzz Aldrin @TheRealBuzz]

Grieving the loss of one of my best friends, Jim Lovell. His extraordinary legacy is cemented by many space missions: Gemini VII, Gemini XII, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13.

Our mutual respect had no limits. The Gemini XII mission we flew together paved the way for the Apollo missions.

Heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family.

Farewell Jim. You will be missed, my friend. Godspeed!

[Chuck “Whiscash” @ThWhiscashAdmin]

Jim Lovell was a true American hero, and the last remaining member of the crew of Apollo 8. His legacy will live on forever in humanity's return to the Moon. Rest in peace, Jim.

[NASA @NASA]

A statement from the family of Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell on his passing:

"We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved father, USN Captain James A. "Jim" Lovell, a Navy pilot and officer, astronaut, leader, and space explorer. He was 97.

We are enormously proud of his amazing life and career accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight. But, to all of us, he was Dad, Granddad, and the Leader of our family. Most importantly, he was our Hero. We will miss his unshakeable optimism, his sense of humor, and the way he made each of us feel we could do the impossible. He was truly one of a kind."

[NASA @NASA]

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.

Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. https://t.co/AjT8qmxsZI

[IMAX @IMAX]

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, experience Apollo 13 presented for the first time in IMAX in its full-length theatrical version starting September 19.

[NASA History Office @NASAhistory]

Apollo 13 launched 55 years ago today with relatively little fanfare.

It wasn't until two days into this mission to the Moon, that an oxygen tank on the spacecraft exploded, and the race to rescue the crew began. Follow along in real time: https://t.co/lHa3A8JqcB

[Astro Alexandra 🪐 Space Communicator @astro_alexandra]

The current budget proposal destroys NASA. It cuts a telescope that’s already assembled. It closes NASA centers. This is horrific for science. I feel like we can all agree that science is good.

[henry @arithmoquine]

i was about to tweet about how obsidian is a flawless temple to software that should be taught about in design classes for decades to come, but this image flashed in my head and stopped me. i want you to know that