Randomly recalled today that NASA commissioned a song in 2003 to celebrate the centennial of the Wright Brothers' first flight, and it contained this line: "Imagination, and amazing Grace, bring us closer to our home in space." Prophetic. youtube.com/watch?v=lhmOnf…

Happy #Skylab reentry anniversary AND #Superman movie release day, as foreshadowed in a 1981 episode of Superfriends.

Step back in time and explore the stories that shaped Huntsville! From historic homes to space-age stops, our History Buff itinerary is packed with must-see highlights. 📜🏛️ Click the link to start planning your Rocket City adventure! bit.ly/40MovFY

It’s getting closer to time to do this again for Artemis II!

This has aged interestingly.

Bugs Bunny debuted 85 years ago today.

The latest Univ Nebraska Press #OutwardOdyssey book is now available for pre-order – and on sale! Pick up Born to explore for half price using code 6SUMM25 by 7/31: nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/97814…

"Sweet Home Alabama" turns 51 today. Turn it up. youtube.com/watch?v=-35W_F…

I have reason to believe we all will be received in LegoLand.

TIL the first webpage is still online: info.cern.ch/hypertext/WWW/…

🚀Media are invited to see the final piece of Artemis II rocket hardware before it heads to NASA's Kennedy Space Center. WHERE: NASA Marshall WHEN: August 14 RSVP by August 13 Preview of SLS hardware for Artemis III also included. Learn more and RSVP here >> go.nasa.gov/4oDL6PF

I've seen a lot of beautiful tributes in the last few days on the loss of Jim Lovell as an astronaut, explorer, hero, and space ambassador, but no one's talking about the loss of a brilliant McDonalds training advocate: youtube.com/watch?v=CLm36M…

Steps away from the SLS rocket for Artemis II, the core stage for Artemis III's lunar mission is also beginning to take shape at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The recent move for the boattail and engine section is part of a change to the SLS production process. go.nasa.gov/4mGk8EY

The final piece of the SLS rocket for NASA Artemis II is on its way to NASA's Kennedy Space Center! Built here at #NASAMarshall, the Orion stage adapter connects the upper stage of the rocket to the Orion spacecraft. Read more about the important role it plays >> go.nasa.gov/45LWjoJ

Thank you, fridge water filter, for *exactly* the level of motivational speech I need at this moment in time.

Randomly discovered today my contract has the domain yeswearerocketscientists.com, which I gotta say is rather cool.

Fly your name around the Moon on Artemis II!

When McDonald’s brings Monopoly back and your rocket is on the bag…

Get your Christmas shopping done early. Both of my books (and lots of others) are half-price at Univ Nebraska Press through the end of October. Use code 6BB25 here: nebraskapress.unl.edu/search-results…

🍂 Step back in time at the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll! 🍁 Explore historic grounds as costumed characters share stories of Huntsville’s past. 🕯️ 📍 203 Maple Hill Dr 🗓️ Oct. 19 | 1:30–4:30 PM For more details click the link! bit.ly/3ZImviE