Matthew Beldon

Probably at the gym or a theme park. Spin coach, running coach, runner (6x 26.2) #GMG

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Post-flight analysis confirms the Artemis II Orion heat shield performed as expected during its Mach 39 reentry, protecting the spacecraft and the astronauts aboard as they returned from the 694,481-mile journey around the Moon. https://t.co/lfibBY6AQc

[Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd @PolkCoSheriff]

Sheriff Judd will brief the media at 10 a.m. at the scene of the school bus crash that occurred this morning on Lucerne Rd.

[Patrick Zalupski @PZalupski]

This is not conceptual, it’s being engineered as we speak! With successful votes next week we will break ground in September!😉🤞

[Jane Castor @JaneCastor]

Today marks a historic step forward for Tampa & our entire region. @RaysBaseball, @CityofTampa & @HillsboroughFL have worked incredibly hard to reach a deal that keeps the Rays in Tampa Bay, protects taxpayers & unlocks the potential for transformational development in our city.

[Disney Parks @DisneyParks]

Next stop: Piston Peak ⛰️🚗 The model at the “Imagineering: Horizons” pavilion offers a first look at two new attractions coming to Magic Kingdom 🏰 #D23

[Scott Gustin @ScottGustin]

Universal Orlando has launched a $199 2-Park Unlimited Days Florida Resident Ticket, offering unlimited visits to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure through Dec. 16. Does not include Epic Universe or Volcano Bay.

[NASA @NASA]

Teams are now targeting no earlier than Friday, March 20, to roll Artemis II to the launchpad, maintaining the opportunity for an April 1 launch attempt. More info: https://t.co/JcznDQoyVh

[USATF @usatf]

CEO Max Siegel and USA Track & Field are providing the following update regarding the Half Marathon Championships.

Please review the full statement for details: https://t.co/l6SZ4b6DbO

[CITIUS MAG @CitiusMag]

🗽 NYRR has announced that they received 240,000+ applications from 160+ countries for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, which was a near-20% jump from 2025 and the second consecutive record-breaking year.

Only ~1% of applicants will be accepted‼️

⏱️ Non-NYRR Time Qualifiers needed to run 22 min and 52 sec. faster than their qualifying standard for their gender and age group. Only the top 10% were accepted.

The 2025 race set a world record as the largest marathon ever with 59,226 finishers.

The 2026 race, set for Nov. 1, marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic five-borough course.

[NASA @NASA]

We have increased the cadence of Artemis missions.

In 2027, the Artemis III mission will test one or both commercial landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin in low Earth orbit. In 2028, Artemis IV will become the first Artemis lunar landing.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

Following the discovery of a helium flow issue with the Artemis II rocket, engineers have determined the issue and made repairs.

NASA is preparing to roll the vehicle out to the launch pad in the coming weeks ahead of a potential launch in April. https://t.co/BsRijNEucJ

[NASA @NASA]

Our @NASAArtemis Moon rocket is in the Vehicle Assembly Building after a multi-hour trek from the launch pad. Next, technicians will troubleshoot the helium flow issue to the rocket’s upper stage and conduct other work. More: https://t.co/8q43oZRHBM

[NASA @NASA]

Due to weather, we're now targeting early Wednesday, Feb. 25, to roll our Moon rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at @NASAKennedy. Get more @NASAArtemis updates on our blog: https://t.co/N6HJLLhuRw

[NASA @NASA]

As soon as Tuesday, Feb. 24, we will roll our Moon rocket for our Artemis II mission off the launch pad, weather pending. Engineers are continuing to prepare for the move after encountering an issue with the flow of helium to the rocket’s upper stage. Details: https://t.co/WKoQkvGxS0

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

As an update to my earlier post.

- The ICPS helium bottles are used to purge the engines, as well as for LH2 and LOX tank pressurization. The systems did work correctly during WDR1 and WDR2.

- Last evening, the team was unable to get helium flow through the vehicle. This occurred during a routine operation to repressurize the system.

- We observed a similar failure signature on Artemis I.

- The Artemis II vehicle is in a safe configuration, using ground ECS purge for the engines versus the onboard helium supply.

- Potential faults could include the final filter between the ground and flight vehicle, located on the umbilical, though this seems least likely based on the failure signature. It could also be a failed QD umbilical interface, where similar issues have been observed. It could also be a failed check valve onboard the vehicle, which would be consistent with Artemis I, though corrective actions were taken to minimize reoccurrence on Artemis II.

Regardless of the potential fault, accessing and remediating any of these issues can only be performed in the VAB.

As mentioned previously, we will begin preparations for rollback, and this will take the March launch window out of consideration.

I understand people are disappointed by this development. That disappointment is felt most by the team at NASA, who have been working tirelessly to prepare for this great endeavor. During the 1960s, when NASA achieved what most thought was impossible, and what has never been repeated since, there were many setbacks. One historic example is that Neil Armstrong spent less than 11 hours in space on Gemini 8 before his mission ended prematurely due to a technical issue. A little over three years later, he became the first man to walk on the Moon.

There are many differences between the 1960s and today, and expectations should rightfully be high after the time and expense invested in this program. I will say again, the President created Artemis as a program that will far surpass what America achieved during Apollo. We will return in the years ahead, we will build a Moon base, and undertake what should be continuous missions to and from the lunar environment. Where we begin with this architecture and flight rate is not where it will end.

Please expect a more extensive briefing later this week as we outline the path forward, not just for Artemis II, but for subsequent missions, to ensure NASA meets the President’s vision to return to the Moon and, this time, to stay.

[NASA @NASA]

The second wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission continues as teams power up the rocket’s core stage — which contains propellant tanks — and charge the Orion spacecraft’s flight batteries.

Tomorrow, teams will practice fueling the rocket. https://t.co/R6CRW9PcdO

[Kyle Clark @KyleClark]

I had the honor to introduce my replacement on 9NEWS

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

The University of North Texas announced Wednesday that it will cover full tuition and mandatory fees for incoming freshmen from Texas families earning $100,000 or less starting in fall 2026. https://t.co/kEcYOD9wjB

[Matthew Beldon @mabeldon]

Have @Trolli_USA sour worms always had smiley faces on them?

[FOX College Football @CFBONFOX]

The Mean Green make their CFP Top 25 debut! 🔥