Higher Orbits

Non-Profit dedicated to using space to excite students about STEM, Leadership, Teamwork & Communication; #GoForLaunch #SpaceInspires

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

We are so excited to celebrate stellar student Andrew Craig as he graduates today from Hampton High School. Andrew became part of the Higher Orbits family at Go For Launch! Mars in 2024.

Congratulations, Andrew! We are so so proud of you!!

#SpaceInspires #STEM #GoForLaunch

[National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF) @NationalSCF]

We were delighted to sponsor @humanity_space’s most recent webinar, “Art & Space,” with ultra-contemporary artist and futurist Amy Karle and poet and Project Abeona founder Andy Jackson. Don’t miss the video! #HumanityInDeepSpace #ThinkInterstellar
https://t.co/YytAgYRuXO

[Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope @NASARoman]

🚨 We have some BIG NEWS!

Roman is now scheduled to launch Aug 30 2026!

Learn more: https://t.co/RLRLNvW69q

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

Thank you to all that came out to support #GalacticGolf at @TheGlenClub with @TheChicagoDogs Ketchup and Squeeze. We're grateful to our sponsors Tech Max @ScotForge and others, and to our astronauts Box, Bueno and @Astro_Nicole #SpaceInspires #STEMEducation #Space

[Jeff Horner @JeffHornerLLI]

Thank you Chevron and MDC for your generous support in making this available to our students!

[NASA @NASA]

New data from @NASAWebb shows that supermassive black holes can grow to their current size without a much larger host galaxy to feed them.

This helps to explain why some black holes in the early universe got so big so quickly. https://t.co/9l3SjnKHqZ

[ASGSR @ASGSRSpace]

🎨 ASGSR Art Competition – Call for Submissions

We invite artists attending the 2026 Annual Meeting to submit their original work.

Full submission details available via https://t.co/eRqMjdJyBX

#ASGSR #ASGSR2026 #ASGSRArtCompetition #SpaceScience #SpaceResearch

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

Go For Launch! Midland, Texas was an astronomical success! 🌠🚀 🛰️

From building launchpads to engineering truss bridges, Go For Launch! participants sharpened their teamwork, communication, and leadership skills... all while reaching for the stars! ✨

#SpaceInspires #STEM

[ULA @ulalaunch]

United Launch Alliance successfully completed today's launch of the Amazon Leo 7 mission by the Atlas V rocket! All 29 advanced broadband satellites have been deployed into low Earth orbit, bringing the total number launched by ULA to 197. Atlas V has delivered the majority of Amazon satellites into space.

Next up, Leo 8 with another 29 satellites in July.
https://t.co/5bAKrECLty

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

We are out of this world excited to partner with @NDIA_Michigan to bring Go For Launch! to Flint for the 1st time in July.

Work with an Astronaut!
Earn Space Swag!
Compete to have YOUR ideas launched to space!

Registration is open https://t.co/g7bQGRzHun

#SpaceInspires #STEM

[ULA @ulalaunch]

United Launch Alliance has initiated the countdown for today's launch of the Atlas V rocket to deploy 29 advanced broadband satellites into space for Amazon Leo. Our launch opportunity opens at 7:33:30 p.m. EDT (2333:30 UTC) for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

The launch countdown is a tightly scripted sequence of procedures and steps over the next seven hours that will complete pre-launch testing, fill the rocket with propellants and put systems into flight mode.

Our live status blog begins at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 UTC) prior to the start of fueling operations and the livestream starts 20 minutes before launch.

https://t.co/5bAKrECLty

[ULA @ulalaunch]

On the pad!

United Launch Alliance transported our Atlas V rocket to its Cape Canaveral launch pad this morning to deliver Amazon Leo 7 into low Earth orbit. Liftoff is planned for tomorrow evening at 7:33 p.m. EDT (2333 UTC).

ULA will launch 29 satellites for this seventh Amazon Leo mission, matching the largest and heaviest payload ever for the venerable rocket. We have successfully launched 168 Amazon satellites into space so far.

https://t.co/5bAKrECLty // @AmazonLeo

[ULA @ulalaunch]

The ULA Launch Readiness Review is GO to continue towards launch of Atlas V with our seventh Amazon Leo constellation mission. Liftoff is planned for Friday evening at 7:33 p.m. EDT (2333 UTC) from Cape Canaveral. Early weather forecast is 25% favorable.

ULA will offer live reports from launch control in our automatically refreshing blog beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 UTC). The launch livestream starts at 20 minutes before liftoff.

https://t.co/5bAKrECLty // @AmazonLeo
Photos: https://t.co/Xlr4C1R8JN

[Amazon Leo @Amazonleo]

Up next for @BlueOrigin: Leo New Glenn 1 (LN-01).

LN-01 is the first of 24 Leo launches on Blue Origin’s new reusable, heavy-lift rocket, and will be our largest payload yet with 48 Leo satellites on board.

Our four-tier stack is fully encapsulated in New Glenn’s 7-meter fairing and ready for transport to Blue Origin integration facilities at LC-36. More soon.

[ULA @ulalaunch]

Today we remember those who gave everything. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay

[Uniphi Space Agency @UniphiSpaceAge]

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Ad astra per aspera.

#WeBelieveInAstronauts

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

It's #MissionPatchMonday and we are out of this world excited to share with you the patch for our Stellar Soiree celebrating 10 years of Go For Launch! next month at @msichicago

Registration is now open for this event
https://t.co/hCe38h89qL

#SpaceInspires #STEM #GoForLaunch

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

It's definitely graduation season and our celebration continues... Today we want to celebrate stellar student Evelyn Weber who is graduating from Sault Area High School today.

Congratulations, Evelyn! We are so proud of you!

#SpaceInspires #STEM #GoForLaunch
#MichiganSpace

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

@DrSDHoward @Legacyrebels It’s such a privilege to work with the stellar students in your cosmic community!!

[Higher Orbits @HigherOrbits]

It's graduation day for stellar student Yuki Soda of Midland TX. Yuki has been part of Go For Launch! in Midland & was part of the 2025 cohort of US students to attend the International Science School in Australia. Congrats, Yuki!

#SpaceInspires #STEM @MidlandTXEDC @Midland_ISD