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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

aaaaand i'm not done having big space feelings #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA

Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

NASA associate administrator Amit Kshatriya's favorite part of the mission: "seeing my friends tomorrow" aaaand....Artemis II has made me cry again #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity

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Annie Parker @annieparker.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This is all kinds of adorable. Well done @allontheboard.bsky.social #artemisII #NASA

A poem written on a whiteboard by the All in the Board team.
“I’m over myself
That you splashed down safely in the Pacific,
I think the world of you, you’re all terrific.
I loved the photos you took of me during your fly by,
You captured the far side of me that people don’t see because I’m shy.
The next mission to me could you bring me some of that chocolate spread,
Occasionally I would love you to wave at me at night when you go to bed.
Let’s not leave it so long, I hope you visit me again soon,
I love you to the Earth and back, love your friend The Moon.

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Sarah Hörst @planetdr.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Things that work: giant rocket, very precise math, orbital mechanics, cameras, iPhones Things that don’t work: Microsoft Outlook, toilets, sat phones

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

watching Victor and Christina sitting in the chopper on the ship deck smiling and waving, and now I'm crying again. They look so happy and proud (as they should be) #Artemis #ArtemisII #Integrity #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I wonder if the astronauts newly back in gravity feel like fish flopping on land #Artemis #ArtemisII #Integrity #NASA

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Prof. Nicole Holliday @mixedlinguist.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

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!

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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 11/04/2026

You can see all four Artemis II astronauts sitting in the "front porch" inflatable raft (left side). Welcome home, friends!

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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The Artemis II crew have been safely recovered from the capsule. 🔭 🧪 #ArtemisII

Four Artemis 2 crew on the front porch floating on the water..

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Phil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Love this shot. I think this is a thermal infrared camera, showing how the bottom of the capsule is still glowing due to its warmth after hypersonically ramming the atmosphere — compressing a gas heats it up a LOT when you're moving at superorbital speeds. #ArtemisII

Grayscale image of the capsule under the parachutes, which look silvery. The capsule is glowing brilliantly along the bottom where the heat shield took the brunt of the atmospheric beating.

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Jackie Barrientes @barrientes.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

And now I'm crying again. All four Artemis crew members are out of the capsule. They went around the moon and now they're on an inflatable raft in the Pacific Ocean. 😭

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

And all 4 astronauts safely extracted from the Integrity capsule and getting hugs while waiting in the front porch raft. So good to see them again #Artemis #ArtemisII #Integrity #Orion

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

WE HAVE FRONT PORCH! I REPEAT, FRONT PORCH IS ERECT! #Artemis #ArtemisII #Integrity #Orion

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Bridget O’Brien @bridgetemob.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Just laughed out loud when the woman narrating the Artemis II return said “The on board medical officer is reporting that all four astronauts are green. Meaning they’re feeling good, not the color of their skin.” Was this a l-o-l funny joke? No, but I am space giddy.

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Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

#Artemis II The side hatch is open! Still no front porch though.

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Jenny Hautmann @jennyhphoto.com · 11/04/2026

Reid Wiseman: "We have a great view of the Moon out window two. Looks a little smaller than yesterday." CAPCOM: "Guess we'll have to go back :)" ❤️❤️❤️

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Anybody else love the cute moon people They’re just adorable smart kids who got live their dreams Just being cute as hell Victor Glover just spinning his adorable bald head heart out

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maccagan.bsky.social @maccagan.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

One amazing thing today: Four green! Integrity lands safely and everyone is healthy. A giant leap for science! Yes I’m crying. I love you Artemis II #onegoodthing

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GB_Delayed_Draw @delayeddraw.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

For the Artemis II crew, this has to be like getting stuck on the tarmac while another plane is using your gate.

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Dane will return at NYCC H-05 @monkeyminion.com · 11/04/2026

The fact that they hit every milestone right on at every point is just amazing to me. Right down to hitting the water bang on at 5:07pm. not even a minute of variation. NASA is so good you guys. #artemisii

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

And Artemis II--Reid, Viktor, Christina, and Jeremy in the Integrity--have splashed down safely in the Pacific. Did I cry during that reentry? Yes I did. (And nearly screeched in terror as they jettisoned the first set of parachutes) #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity #Orion

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

AND WE HAVE ALL THE PARACHUTES Parachutes deployed. Now all they have to do is splashdown. #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

COMMUNICATIONS WITH ARTEMIS II ARE BACK THANK FUCKING GODS Now we just need those parachutes to deploy properly PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Three minutes to entry interface for Artemis II. I've been a nailbiter but I might not have fingernails left by splashdown. I'm so scared for these astronauts we've come to know and love. #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity #Orion

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PhonsIOM @phonsiom.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

C'mon Artemis II, everythings been shite since you've been away. Come home safely. #ArtemisII #Godspeed

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Ross Reelachart @rossreelachart.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Artemis II is about to enter critical period. I'm so nervous.

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

"great view of the moon out window two. Little smaller than it was yesterday" "guess we'll just have to go back" #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Burn brightly, service module. You did well. Thank you for keeping them safe and bringing them to the moon. #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Integrity #Orion

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Weirdly sad to think that half of #Integrity will just be jettisoned to burn up in the atmosphere. This little craft, full of human heart and ingenuity, sheltered the crew against the void of space and carried safely them through the black. Burn brightly, dear Integrity. #NASA #Artemis #ArtemisII

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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · 10/04/2026

if you’re still wondering how cool and chill astronauts are, I just saw Victor Glover muse that pulling 9Gs as they descend through the atmosphere on a shield of destroying plasma will be “pretty sporty”

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Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Me, two weeks before Artemis: “Oh, we’re going back to the Moon? I heard something about that, I think…” Me, now: “I have never been more invested in the safety and happiness of four people in my LIFE.”

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

My TV all week: commencing timed auto-shutoff. Me: NO STOP THAT I NEED TO KEEP WATCHING MY SPACE PEOPLE. THEY'RE DOING SCIENCE AND BEING HEARTWARMINGLY AWESOME #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I try not to get parasocial, but I have become so attached to these four astronauts. Reed, Christina, Victor, and Jeremy, our space friends, please come home safely 🖤 #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

how are these astronauts so well spoken?! We launched into space scientists, artists, and poets. #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I'm going to miss watching my NASA tv show after tomorrow. I've grown so attached to all these incredible and hilarious people in space (and their support on the ground too, lookin' at you CAPCOMs and Public Affairs narrators!) #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Reid Wiseman: "now that we know [the mystery sound] I feel like we've discovered the last thing we need to discover on this mission!" CAPCOM Jackie Mahaffey: "I guess we'll let you come home now" I love all these wonderful dorks. #ArtemisII #Artemis #NASA

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PolitiFact @politifact.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Don’t fall for these moon photos shared on social media; they aren’t from Artemis II. The photos were either taken from Earth and edited by photographers or AI-generated. buff.ly/QAIjCK1

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I knew the Artemis II astronauts were far stronger people than I. But this is a whole new level. AIRPODS IN SPACE?! IN A MOSTLY WHITE AIRCRAFT INTERIOR?! I CAN'T EVEN KEEP TRACK OF MY EARBUDS IN GRAVITY!! #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Artemis II #NASA press conference: the plan for the Orion command module to be loaded onto a truck and driven from San Diego to Florida is unreasonably funny to me. Poor craft comes back from deep space, is fished out of the ocean, and has to road trip 🤣 #Artemis #ArtemisII

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Artemis II landing details from today's press conference! #NASA #Artemis #ArtemisII

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

CAPCOM Stan Love has been in FULL DEADPAN SNARK mode this morning and it is glorious. Another highlight being "no comment on the emesis bags" while describing a storage locker's contents. #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"Science enables exploration, and exploration enables science" - Dr Kelsey Young, #Artemis Science Operations Lead #NASA #ArtemisII

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

According to Dr Kelsey Young, NASA will be making ALL data gathered from the #Artemis II lunar flyby public within 6 months, as well as publishing 2 reports on the topic. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE SCIENCE #NASA #ArtemisII

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/04/2026

FYI if you’re talking about the #Artemis II mission and you want to get the spaceflight terminology right, the mission is “crewed,” not “manned.” (NASA made the terminology change official decades ago, so this isn’t new, but a lot of folks just aren’t aware.)

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SeánAshe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @historyashe.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Whilst the Artemis II crew return to the Earth after a successful orbital pass of the moon, Trump has celebrated this not with an increase to NASA's budget but with a 23% cut to it.

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Astronaut Christina Koch embodying the struggle of every online #DnD player: "You saw me nodding vigorously back here--oh, we're not on video! This whole time I've been putting on a show. I was nodding, now you know!" #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA

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Darth Raptor @darthraptor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#ISS and #Integrity direct call! This is so wholesome. "So happy to be in space together, even if we're a few miles apart" The ISS crew ran to the end of the station to be FURTHEST from #Artemis during their orbit🤣 "And we'll keep carrying the fire. Integrity, over and out" #NASA #ArtemisII

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