Madison

A good cup of coffee, a quiet morning, and nowhere I absolutely have to be. Honestly, that’s my kind of luxury.

[Madison @Madison14468]

This picture is from 1979, but there’s something in it that shouldn’t be there because it didn’t exist in 1979.

Can you spot it?

[Madison @Madison14468]

What numbers do you see?

[Outer Space Today @outerspacetoday]

BREAKING: The U.S. military is now reportedly using high-energy laser weapons in the Strait of Hormuz to shoot down drones and incoming cruise missiles - with some systems operated using modified Xbox-style controllers.

The New York Post reports the directed-energy systems are being deployed against Iranian threats at a fraction of the cost of conventional interceptor missiles.

The controller technology itself is not new: U.S. laser systems have previously been demonstrated with gamepad-style controls designed to make them easier for soldiers to learn and operate.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth personally tested one of the systems during a June demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, where directed-energy weapons were used against aerial targets.

The lasers are invisible to the naked eye and disable targets by concentrating energy on a small area until critical components overheat or fail.

The confirmed deployment highlights the growing link between space and missile defense: U.S. satellites increasingly provide the warning and tracking data that helps terrestrial systems identify and engage incoming threats.

[The Universe @TheUniverse_CBS]

Earth is about 150 million km from the Sun, while Neptune averages about 4.5 billion km away.

Our Solar System

[Space 8K @uhd2020]

57 days until Voyager 1 reaches 1 light-day

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Rocket Lab began as a small launch company. Today, our rockets, spacecraft, and components power hundreds of missions for science and exploration, national security, and commercial constellations.

Here's a tiny glimpse of how far we've evolved since Electron's first launch less than 10 years ago.

Rockets unlock space. Satellites do the work. We build and operate both.

[Tesla @Tesla]

.@Grok in your Tesla can now do meaningful work for you

With Connectors, you can manage your inbox, clean up your calendar, or talk through existing files/chat/tasks – all hands-free

[NASA @NASA]

Sept. 22 marks the fall equinox. That means day and night are nearly equal in length around the world, and in the Northern Hemisphere, fall begins. In the Southern Hemisphere, spring begins on this day.

[DogeDesigner @cb_doge]

“It’s only me doing these posts, ever. I don’t have a team or anything. In fact, I generally would recommend for leaders of the world to just literally post your own stuff”

— Elon Musk

[Madison @Madison14468]

@cb_doge The plot is getting more and more confusing 😂 Where does he find the time to do all this?

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Fairing separation confirmed. Today’s mission marks our first 40th flight of a fairing half!

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

Today in 1977, Voyager 1 took this image of the Earth and Moon in a single frame, captured from 7.25 million miles away. It was the first of its kind taken by a spacecraft.

[Madison @Madison14468]

@airandspace Do people still believe the Earth is flat? 😂

[NASA @NASA]

Greetings from astronaut camp!

Our 2025 astronaut candidates are about halfway done with their two-year training program. From studying geology to survival training, learn how our future astronauts are preparing for their time in space: https://t.co/SpFsXszXKr

[NASA @NASA]

This starry view is one of the largest images released to date from @NASAWebb – and it contains a surprise. Researchers found brown dwarfs twice the mass of Jupiter, which is small for this strange class of cosmic object. https://t.co/6HRYpgegUe

[NASA Solar System @NASASolarSystem]

Get ready with us to observe the Moon 💅

One more week until International Observe the Moon Night! You’re invited to celebrate our nearest neighbor in space, together with people all over the world.

Find an event near you, or observe on your own: https://t.co/j7cfgBHtNO

[NASA History Office @NASAhistory]

Rocket Frog!!!

[NASA @NASA]

This 'superbubble' in the Large Magellanic Cloud is over 200 light-years across—and it's helping astronomers study how stars are born. More from @NASAHubble: https://t.co/NvJuk0az2R

[Madison @Madison14468]

I've always wanted to go back to Texas to check it out 😆