Integrity approaching Earth. Artemis II almost there.

Artemis II - Integrity seems to still be so far away. But, speed in increasing as gravity takes hold. Exciting. 23hrs to go.

Nooooo. I'm eating dinner. Now that's coming back up.

Parkinson's Awareness Month. Check @parkinsoncanada.bsky.social for more (I'll post some info from their site when I can). Symptoms vary and most are unseen. A thing I'll never forget is my doctor explaining them and just what neurodegenerative means. Not my fav word!!

Jeremy Hansen Takes a Selfie in Orion Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen is seen through a window of the Orion spacecraft, on his way to the Moon. This selfie-style photo was taken using a camera on the end of one of Orion's solar array wings. Credit: NASA. flic.kr/p/2s6tJe1 #Artemis 🧪🔭

The first astronaut in history to speak French while en route to the moon — Canada’s very own Jeremy Hansen 🇨🇦

Funny when you email an astronaut and the reply is "I'll be unreachable during the Artemis II mission..." LOL

Going Deeper: The 25th Amendment open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

"Ben, I want to say one word to you. Just one word: Plastics." (If you know, you this old)

In 2024, Americans installed 79 million square meters of synthetic turf —enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. While the plastic-making industry insists that synthetic fields are safe if properly installed, lots of researchers think that isn’t so.

Try and guess who said this. I'll give you one attempt. "In the meantime our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK!"

Don't show the kids this. It may ruin the movie. Once more, our impact spreads. And we'll do it 'til it's all gone. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Got a family weather report last night from London. "It was bloody hot!" 26C is rather warm for start of April. (Just check, it's 22C now). Wait 'til El Niño kicks into gear.

A tiny bird outside the lab makes me think we just maybe have reached spring.

Ya know what DJT? We don't take you seriously. When you use all caps, it means you're on the toilet straining. Be careful, you might blow an O-ring!

I promised a few Parkinson's Awareness Month posts. I find many symptoms annoying "gifts".. But the anxiety and panic attacks are new over the last half-dozen years. Depression is much more likely in PD compared to norm. New to me. They take more energy than others things. #parkinsons 1/2

So, is Lebanon actually in the ceasefire agreement? If yes (as per Pakistan mediator) then does Israel see themselves as party to it? It seems so basic and yet, here we are. My guess is this will be a deal breaker. Israel isn't known for upholding ceasefire terms (see Gaza) so this won't hold.

Methodology and geo-referenced mapping of #agricultural #plastic waste in Finland 🇫🇮 and Norway 🇳🇴 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

If you want a fun diversion from the goings-on of the world, check this out!

Due to recent events, I'm delaying comments about Parkinson's Awareness Month. I've no energy left to type. Thanks Donald!

In other news, real news, the new Earthrise poster. (says Getty images, but I think NASA/Reid Wiseman, are original source)

I checked across sources and ceasefire is actually...well...it's unbelievable. Iran gets everything they want including control (tolls) of Strait, enrichment of uranium, reparations and no attacks on Lebanon (ask Israel?) What is that all about? Oh yeah, the "Art of the Deal"

Does anyone have the actual full text, unedited, of the agreement? I'm only seeing summaries.

And now I know why.

I learned something valuable tonight.

I think I said Y2K? It's a game like The Apprentice. Reality TV? Performance. Driving the world bonkers. But under it all....someone is making money.

I counted 7 tankers in the air, one of which was over the Gulf (hadn't seen that before). Just getting the planes ready just in case? flighttracker

So why is the price of oil falling?

My bet (one I hope I win, more than any) is 8pm will be a Y2K.

Why is there a 25th Amendment? Seems rather silly to have something no one will ever use. (the section of removal, not replacement or temporary (like illness/surgery). Dangit. Y'all created the supposed best system....but...when push comes to shove, y'all back down. (y'all being those in power)

Timeline distraction: Amazing Artemis II images of Earth and the Moon together. 🔭🎢 🧪🚀 🌔

Wow. Didn't see that coming. Huge push for impeachment. Options? (a) back down to make sure GOP members don't go help it happen (b) follow through "unhinged" and attack saying "now try to get rid of me" (c) attack and then be tossed out before the sun rises (d) let Israel do it (e) have a stroke

Who misplaced the psychiatrist's number at Walter Reed? Find it. Now!

I should have learned after all these years (a cliche of course) that taking a week off at the end of term is not a good idea. 5hrs so far catching up on email. arghhh...

"When Satellite Imagery Goes Dark: New Tool Shows Damage in Iran and the Gulf" www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...

Back in the saddle again. No one in the lab noticed I was gone. Hmm? "Things were great last week." Hmm? At least the sun is out... first day since started vacation...of course.

@jamesgis.bsky.social De Adder

Most amazing video of the moon from Artemis Integrity!

I stayed up late at night to lay of the living room floor to watch two people walk on the moon. I was so tired. But I kept my eyes open and then ran outside and looked up at the moon and swore, in my little kid brain, that I could see Neil and Buzz. And now, I'm a grown kid looking up in the sky.

A few minutes and LOS ends and maybe we get an Earthrise!

Cue up Pink Floyd's, The Dark Side of the Moon (!!) as they will soon be out of radio communication! And note the length of that album is about the same as the expected "radio silence" of #ArtemisII 🧪

"Welcome to my old neighborhood." Jim Lovell Source: NASA TV. #ArtemisII

"Our grading system trains students to avoid risk and, in the process, narrows the very idea of a university education." It also fosters a cynical, transactional view of education. I’d love to scrap grades at all levels, but I know that won’t happen. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e94a79c...

Amazing to think 4 people are now the furthest away from Earth than any humans ever. Freakin science!!

There are potentially 1.25 Billion people alive now who were alive during Apollo 8 trip around the moon & priceless Earthrise photo. 7 Billion will be able to say "their" age of lunar exploration began with a new Earthrise to inspire us all today and in the future. Who owned a Earthrise poster?

That was touching Astronaut Reid Wiseman names a crater on the moon after his wife who died in 2020. "Carroll" Hugs and tears among the whole crew. "For all humanity" takes on special meaning.

Just when ya want to track Artemis, the internet crashes. Someone really wants to mess up the day! (this post may not escape)