Mark Ratterman

Talking Space Podcast, Also #spacetweep, space exploration fan, married, former FRC Mentor 2015-2020 FIRST @FRC3556 GET SMART

[Mark Ratterman @markratterman]

Also on #Mastodon @[email protected] for those looking for alternate com channels

[NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin]

We go where we need to be, and today that was @NASAKennedy.

Some of my senior engineers and I spent time at @blueorigin with @JeffBezos and @davill, speaking with the workforce and seeing the damage at LC-36 firsthand. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from those working through the aftermath and better understand the challenges ahead.

There is a lot of work to do, but this is exactly why people choose careers in aerospace, whether at NASA, Blue Origin, or across the industry. The talent in this field thrives under pressure and performs at its best when solving the toughest problems.

We have been saying for months at NASA that we are not going to sit on our hands and wait for the capabilities necessary to achieve the nation’s most pressing objectives. We are going to take an active role alongside our partners, just as we did in the 1960s, to overcome setbacks, remove obstacles, and deliver the intended outcomes.

@NASA is committed to helping the Blue team recover, continue to advance their lunar lander and get New Glenn back to launching as soon as safely possible.

America’s greatest achievements in space were never the result of avoiding setbacks. They came from overcoming them. We have done it before, and we will do it again🇺🇸

[Space Launch Delta 45 @SLDelta45]

UPDATE: Debris from the 28 May 2026 anomaly could wash ashore along publicly accessible areas over the coming days or weeks, report debris to 911. Launch vehicle debris is potentially hazardous, direct contact poses a risk to personal health and welfare.
https://t.co/LAvUsRdK4H

[collectSPACE @collectSPACE]

Space mail postage: New colorful USPS stamp depicts 'Postcrossing' astronaut: https://t.co/PW1kzDLteq

[NSF - NASASpaceflight.com @NASASpaceflight]

Blue Origin's New Glenn just blew up at LC-36 while attempting to Static Fire ahead of NG-4.

https://t.co/tANS0dWyIH

[Northrop Grumman @northropgrumman]

Artemis II flew on April 1 powered by our boosters. That same day, Artemis III booster segments started their journey from our Utah facility to @NASAKennedy. We’re already building the next chapter of space exploration – no pause, just progress.

[Ms. Rocketheels @Rocketheels]

Humbled to step into the role of Firefly’s Chief Marketing Officer.

We build and fly rockets, spacecrafts—and we land on the Moon. It’s been an honor helping tell the story of our team of Fireflies defined by passion, grit, and execution.

Proud of what we’ve done together. Even more excited for what’s next. 🚀

Let’s keep Lighting the Way.

[Good Morning America @GMA]

We had a sweet surprise in store for the Artemis II crew!

The NASA astronauts explain the story behind the viral Nutella photobomb while in space.

[Sawyer R. @thenasaman]

Falcon Heavy is back with a vengeance. After 18 months of no launches, FH lifts off on the ViaSat-3 F3 mission, returning launches to LC-39A after a hiatus from Falcon missions there.

This was a remote camera set near the launch pad. Learn about the mission in my @NASASpaceflight article https://t.co/gAX60xqlLm

[Heather Scott @spacewordnerd]

Before the Artemis II crew was named I had Joshua as my international pick on the mock draft we were doing at NASA/KSC.

I'm so glad to see him assigned to the Crew-13 mission and preparing to fly Dragon.

[collectSPACE @collectSPACE]

Official Artemis II 'Rise' moon mascot goes on sale through NASA exchange: https://t.co/KIuB4i7WtI

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

That feeling when your package finally shows up. 📦🚀

After a 900-mile trip from Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, @NASA's Pegasus barge has arrived at Kennedy with the @NASAArtemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage aboard.

Tomorrow, teams begin offloading and moving the 212-ft core stage into the Vehicle Assembly Building.

https://t.co/XhFx7mAAy6

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Now targeting Wednesday, April 29 for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the @viasat-3 F3 mission from Florida. The 85-minute window opens at 10:13 a.m. ET → https://t.co/Z9nzcfYdVU

[Sawyer R. @thenasaman]

The bruiser cruisin' to space with 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites!

The Atlas V 551 lifting off tonight from SLC-41, as there are now only 8 Atlas launches left, and only two more of the 551 configuration. Hate to see this bird go.

Did you see it? If not watch the @NASASpaceflight replay https://t.co/viDFunEX2F

[Gwynne Shotwell @Gwynne_Shotwell]

Thanks to the incredible grit and determination of the SpaceX Starship team, our space future is soooooo close!

[ULA @ulalaunch]

United Launch Alliance has initiated the countdown for launch of our sixth Atlas V 551 rocket to advance the Amazon Leo broadband constellation.

But this countdown is unlike Atlas V launches you are accustomed to. Over the next 18 hours, we will move the 20-story rocket from the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) to the pad, perform all of the necessary testing, load propellant and launch the mission.

This is part of ULA's efforts to increase launch day efficiency and maximize launch opportunities while continuing our commitment to Amazon Leo. It increases launch cadence by reducing the amount of time that the rocket spends at the pad.

Tonight's launch time is 8:52 p.m. EDT (0052 UTC) from Cape Canaveral. The weather forecast has improved to 85% GO.

https://t.co/t5WBijXrSn // @AmazonLeo

[Rachel R. Boling @bolingbrief]

Yes…Hilt has always been a budding businessman. Orbital Snow cones and beyond. He started creating little businesses at age 4 ..all his idea…Lego museum for neighbors …ticketed entry, lemonade stand complete with a local reporter that stopped by, selling his rocket drawings and little books he wrote, and recently a snow cone stand at our sledding hill… “orbital snow cones”.

[Sawyer R. @thenasaman]

Inside this payload fairing is the first payload Falcon Heavy will launch since 18 months ago. ViaSat-3 F3 is set for launch NET 10:21am EDT Monday! But what is this payload?

You can learn about it in my latest @NASASpaceflight article!
📰: https://t.co/SgOC5F4djX

[NASA History Office @NASAhistory]

“We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” –Bill Anders

When the Apollo 8 crew captured the Earthrise photo on Dec 24, 1968, we got to see our home from a new perspective: an oasis in the desolate vastness of space.

[NASA Artemis @NASAArtemis]

A thank you, in their own words 🫶

The Artemis II crew wanted to share their thanks to everyone who followed along during their journey, and share a reminder that there’s still more human exploration—and Artemis content—coming.

[NSF - NASASpaceflight.com @NASASpaceflight]

Blue Origin NG-3. LANDED "Never tell me the odds" again.

https://t.co/2EZWGsPaEY