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An apt day to remember that Dolly Parton once recorded a cover of Stairway to Heaven - and, in defiance of every moral law in the universe, she absolutely owned it.
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This is very well said
Investing in space exploration isn’t just about space. I've made this argument a lot—as an astronaut and as a senator. The pushback is always the same: why spend money up there when we have problems down here? Here's the thing: we're solving problems down here by exploring what’s up there.
In 2001, I flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour to the Space Station. We carried out studies on bone density loss in microgravity. That research contributed to the development of Prolia and Xgeva, drugs now used to treat bone loss in cancer patients. People are alive today in part because we went to space.
Two NASA engineers at Glenn Research Center developed a tiny implantable transmitter to monitor astronaut vital signs when they exercised in space. A company licensed and used it to build a monitor that warns heart failure patients of a potential crisis.
NASA needs medical diagnostics for astronauts millions of miles from a hospital. That challenge produced a portable device that tests a single drop of blood for diabetes, kidney function, and cardiovascular disease in minutes. It's now being used by Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. It exists because we‘re working to put humans on Mars.
NASA helped build the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking system. Satellites carrying this technology link emergency beacons to rescue teams worldwide. It has helped more than 63,000 search and rescue operations.
World Central Kitchen uses data from NASA's Earth Observing System satellites to build maps guiding staff distributing food and water in disaster areas. The satellites were built for science. Now, they're saving lives on the ground.
I flew four shuttle missions. I know what it costs to get humans into space.
The innovation that comes from pushing humans to the edge of what's possible finds its way back down here. Into hospitals, kitchens, and the hands of first responders. And also into yours.
That's why I'll keep fighting for NASA's budget. Not just because I believe in science and exploration. Because I know what science and exploration makes possible here on Earth.
Rich Cooper retweeted
Signing off as your Chief of Space Operations. Thank you to the dedicated Guardians who made serving in this role the privilege of a lifetime. I leave confident that wherever American interests extend in space, the @USSpaceForce will be there to secure them.
Semper Supra!
The U.S. Space Force salutes Gen. Chance Saltzman for his distinguished 35-year military career culminating as the second @SpaceForceCSO.
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President Trump welcomed 107-year-old veteran Arthur Rose to the stage to salute the flag that flew aboard the first landing craft on D-Day during his remarks on the National Mall.
Lieutenant Rose served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an engineer officer at the Battle of Normandy.
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The world watched.
Artemis II carried humans farther into space than we’ve ever been in over half a century and showed a new generation what exploration looks like.
The journey back to the Moon is underway.
Artemis III is up next.
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Artemis Il astronaut Victor Glover gives a speech after a warm welcome from his neighbors.
“Some of us have never met before, and you know whose fault that is, ours. So let's choose to do this. Let's be this more. Let's be neighbors. I don't know if you heard me say it, but God told us to love him with all that we are and love our neighbors as ourselves.”
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This week kicks off the 41st annual Space Symposium right here in Colorado Springs!
@SpaceFoundation does an excellent job bringing space leaders and professionals from government and industry to drive innovation, explore critical space issues, and share ideas that continue American dominance in space. #CO05
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Artemis II is officially on the way to the Moon with three great Americans and one great Canadian.
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Just watched the Artemis II crew walk out and head to the launch pad. Not used to being on this side of it. Scott and I are here if they need any back ups.
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Artemis II astronauts are doing great. The Orion spacecraft is performing well in an impressive elliptical orbit, and the @NASA_Johnson Mission Control team is taking good care of the crew. Meanwhile, back at @NASAKennedy, the teams are out at the pad getting ready for what comes next. We are going to get into a rhythm of launching Moon rockets around here 🇺🇸
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Introducing the Moon Mascot for the Artemis II mission!
The zero gravity indicator for the Moonbound crew was selected from thousands of submissions from over 50 countries and is named “Rise.” The design was inspired by the iconic Earthrise moment from the Apollo 8 mission.
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Space exploration is changing quickly with private companies taking on larger roles, but it's important for governments to maintain a strategic direction within the evolving landscape to ensure space remains a domain of collaboration. As things become more accessible, a coordinated approach that continues to foster international cooperation will remain an important key to a successful and a sustainable future.
