Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Reid Wiseman and Trump



"Speaking with President Trump, commander Reid Wiseman listed the incredible sights the Artemis II crew witnessed on Monday, telling the president that when the astronauts could see Mars, "All of us commented how excited we are to watch this nation and this planet become a two-planet species," referring to NASA plans to eventually go to Mars."


https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/artemis-moon-lunar-flyby/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Moon Joy



"NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have officially struck "moon joy.""


https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/when-the-moon-hits-your-eye-from-your-orion-ship-up-high-thats-a-mare

One-dimensional superionic state



"Sophisticated models predict that a quasi-one-dimensional superionic state of carbon hydride exists under the extreme pressures and temperatures found deep inside Neptune and Uranus."


https://carnegiescience.edu/depths-neptune-and-uranus-may-be-superionic?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Record breaking



"The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record."


https://apnews.com/article/nasa-artemis-moon-flyby-astronauts-e470e962d028d1a4b811cbf31cdacd90?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Monday, April 6, 2026

First Artemis Photos


"Awe-inspiring new photos captured by the Artemis II astronauts showcase the moon and the interior of the Orion spacecraft, offering a glimpse into their lives in space as they close in on another historic milestone."


https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/04/science/artemis-2-images-halfway-to-the-moon

FIRST CONTACT DAY



"First Contact Day on April 5th commemorates a fictional date in the future when an alien species visits Earth and makes contact with Earthlings for the first time."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/first-contact-day-april-5?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=17533836&hashed_email=90b5e25581634376972953552bab634b31f7675f&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Artemis II Photos

"As the Artemis II astronauts fly farther from Earth, they’re taking the opportunity to look back home."https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/science/nasa-artemis-moon-photos.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YFA.niU3.mjN6IAwf3eqD&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4