While watching the #ArtemisII re-entry, I was playing NES #Tetris to keep my nerves from short-circuiting. I realized that no one has been near the moon SINCE BEFORE TETRIS WAS INVENTED, but also, the stress translated into a personal best score.

I see what you did there. 😆

Science is good. We should fund it.

One book/movie has made repeating the same word three times near universally understood.

Why are astronauts able to speed through the Customs line? ... ... They have Global Entry 😏

The two biggest issues during #ArtemisII was a sassy satellite phone and a temperamental toilet. As things could go on the farthest space flight in history, that’s pretty darn good!

The helicopter is off centreline. As a pilot, I’m SO triggered. But also I understand the runway was basically moving during the landing roll.

I'M GLAD THE ASTRONAUTS ARE SAFE BUT DID ANYONE RESCUE THE JAR OF NUTELLA

Humanity did that. Science did that. Publicly-funded research did that. Excellent universities did that. Diversity did that. International cooperation did that. Artemis II is a perfect example of what we can do at our best. Welcome home, Integrity crew!

what do you MEAN my flight will be late, i just watched something from THE MOON land on time

All four astronauts standing in the aisle with their roller bags waiting for the door to open.

One thing to think about is that this is the astronauts' first smell of Earth. Sea air and burning hydrocarbons. There's a breeze that they'll be feeling after days in a capsule. There are fans there, because without fans CO2 will build up around you. But not a breeze like off the ocean.

I just realized that the #ArtemisII crew is smelling the ocean now. They’re breathing Earth air. After 10 days in a tin can, it has to be overpowering.

As someone who works in IT, I found it quite amusing that Houston basically asked Integrity “is the PC powered on.” #ArtemisII

Splashdown! Vehicle is stable and upright. “A perfect bulls-eye splash for Integrity and its four astronauts!” #Artemis

Now everyone… breathe out.

WOOOHOOOO!!!

Thank you Noordwijk! 👏👏👏 #ArtemisII

#ArtemisII, San Diego Approach. You’re identified passing through 28 million meters. Altimeter 29.97. Continue your approach. Expect runway Hotel Two Zero.

I love how #NASA made a splashdown time correction on stream. It was a correction of ONE SECOND! Insane! #ArtemisII

Re-entry makes me nervous. Launch does not. You now know my vintage. Good luck #ArtemisII ❤️

I did not have Rob Navias calling the space toilet a “potty” on an official #NASA stream on my 2026 bingo card. 🤣 #ArtemisII

The Haskell Free Library was built on the Canada-US border over 100 years ago. They are paying $600,000 and navigating tons of heritage building red tape to install a new access door because the US limited access to the main door for Canadians.

Can we just send the Artemis II crew on Artemis IV? They're such wholesome human beings. Imagine what mischief they'd get up to on the lunar surface. Also we need Reid to visit Carroll. This is non-negotiable.

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Never have eclipse glasses looked so frigging cool on someone. #ArtemisII #NASA

Yeah... new superlatives are needed to be able to describe how this makes me feel. #ArtemisII #NASA

I was not ready for this image pre-caffeine. This is absolutely beautiful. It's also something to be insanely proud of. Humans can do amazing things like this! #ArtemisII #NASA

Fist pumping over a fan speed adjustment. 🤣 I love these humans.

@merriam-webster.com, I believe you have a voicemail from the Moon.

Today I am clearly reminded… Science is 🔥

science lady is excited

Astronauts reviewing a new earthrise photo? 👀

They got Earthrise! Omg! I saw it on their iPad basically over their shoulder. They hugged over it! #ArtemisII #NASA

New over here so introducing myself with some commentary on Artemis II!

Everyone who likes #science should follow this legend right now!

I really appreciated this video by Kihana Wilson (who is not on Bluesky, alas) about the mixed feelings of #Artemis II. Follow her on Instagram (www.instagram.com/the_astro_st...) if you're over there!

A few have suggested that some aspects of this mission--joy, international teamwork, diversity--are being played up to stick it to the hateful attitude of the administration. But I don't think it's that. I think it's just that those things are essential to and inseparable from a mission like this.

The solar system’s biggest selfie is taking place RIGHT NOW! 🥹❤️ #ArtemisII #NASA

Exactly the map I needed. I’m good at Earth geography. Moon geography, not so much… #ArtemisII #NASA

I’m not emotionally prepared for the next few hours at all… Image Credit 📸: #NASA #ArtemisII

Exploratory research isn’t something a society does to solve the problems it has right now. But god I sure am glad that our society did exploratory research 50 years ago (quantum mechanics, medical imaging, vaccines, etc) because it has made a whole lot of things here better for me here today.

When I view content on other platforms, I find myself using the block button very regularly and without second thought on stupid comments. On Bsky, I’m either more conservative with said button or the people in general are just less ridiculous. I’d like to believe it’s the latter.

Goodness! The images the #ArtemisII crew are beaming back are causing some intense emotions…

NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years.

✅️ first-time solo complete I've been chasing this high since I retired from ski racing. Dreams really do come true ❤️

Suddenly they care about copyright infringement? Dear Internet, please keep spawning copies. This is exactly the attention they deserve.

The last time humans were sent to the moon, my Piper Arrow was on the assembly line. Today, I took her IMC for the first time ever. #aviation

“Integrity, clear low approach to MOON. Not below 4000 miles. In the missed, fly earthbound heading.” #ArtemisII