Josh Dinner

Spaceflight staff writer and photographer for @Spacedotcom, posting space news and haikus. Signal: joshdinner.321

[Bethany Stevens @NASASpox]

Roscosmos has paused Friday’s structural repair efforts inside the Zvezda service module transfer tunnel, known as PrK, as more measurements and data is assessed. Given this development, NASA has instructed the crew members inside the Dragon spacecraft to end the safe haven procedures and return to planned operations aboard the International Space Station. We look forward to working with Roscosmos on a collaborative approach to address the leaks.

[Bethany Stevens @NASASpox]

The Zvezda service module transfer tunnel, known as PrK, has suffered from cracks and leaks for some time, and has been mitigated by Roscosmos as much as possible to date. The cracks have always been a concern that NASA watches very closely. NASA and Roscosmos have been working to determine the root cause of the cracks, and Roscosmos manages the issue through operational mitigation measures and periodic partial-repair efforts.

Following new leaks, Roscosmos has elected to proceed with a more extensive repair operation on Friday, June 5. Out of an abundance of caution, NASA has directed all four of the agency's SpaceX Crew-12 members and NASA astronaut Chris Williams to assume an elevated safety posture in the Dragon spacecraft while the repair is underway.

We continue to work with our Russian counterparts, along with the rest of the international community that supports the space station, to arrive at a more permanent resolution.

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon. https://t.co/CUV1ToJMmp

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

@dpoddolphinpro @vueling Looks like they're getting an extra penny for every trillionth passenger

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket has been completely overhauled, moving the company a step closer to a vehicle that can fly humans to the moon. https://t.co/wJ1hBA7fdC

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

@NASAAdmin @Lori_Garver Respectfully, I don't see a lot of other ways to interpret, "I've received responses from both vendors, both SpaceX and Blue Origin, to meet our needs for a late 2027 rendezvous, docking and test the interoperability out of both landers in advance of a landing attempt in 2028."

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

Really enjoyed speaking with NASA lunar scientists Jacob Richardson and @AmberATurner about teaching the Artemis astronauts to see colors on the moon

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

How NASA lunar scientists taught Artemis 2 astronauts to see the moon with different eyes
https://t.co/8Iz0rtwpYE

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

How NASA lunar scientists taught Artemis 2 astronauts to see the moon with different eyes
https://t.co/8Iz0rtwpYE

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

It was a pleasure getting to speak with @AJamesMcCarthy about his collaboration with @astro_reid to create these incredible shots from Artemis II’s mission around the far side of the moon.

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

NASA's Artemis 2 commander and astrophotographer team up to capture breathtaking, never-before-seen shots of the moon's far side https://t.co/K1XRKBkIuz

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

NASA's Artemis 2 commander and astrophotographer team up to capture breathtaking, never-before-seen shots of the moon's far side https://t.co/K1XRKBkIuz

[Andrew McCarthy @AJamesMcCarthy]

I'm thrilled to share this unique collaboration with Artemis Il astronaut @astro_reid.

Artemis II was a unique opportunity to get high-quality imagery of the moon, and Reid was gracious enough to capture some special image sets for me during the lunar flyby.

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

Mission complete ❤️❤️❤️

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

Anyone else feeling the duality of exhaustion and relief that Artemis 2 is over, and also sadness in the absence of such an incredible mission to continue captivating the world?

I hope @NASAAdmin’s plan to launch SLS every 10 months is realized. I need another moon mission ASAP

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

Getting to cover
This mission has been a dream.
Thanks most to this crew.

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission https://t.co/HuTi3DOO51

[Robin Seemangal @nova_road]

Fund space exploration

[Craig Bailey @cbphoto1]

If you want to pray for the Artemis II crew, now is the time.

[Josh Dinner @JoshDinner]

Fun fact: When the Artemis II astronauts made their closest approach of the moon today, it would’ve appeared out Orion’s window to be about the size of a basketball held at arms length. 🏀 🌕

[Alexa Ross @AlexaRossTV]

UConn trails 11-10 at the under 12 timeout, but the Huskies are heading to the line for two free throws after the break

[The Herald-Times @theheraldtimes]

On thin ice? City considers future of aging Bloomington skating rink https://t.co/DgDMkihqi8

[SPACE.com @SPACEdotcom]

NASA will roll Artemis 2 moon rocket back to the launch pad on March 20 https://t.co/P2FygNlgCh

[The Herald-Times @theheraldtimes]

IU Hillel executive director to step down after less than two years https://t.co/QedSoQdjrR