Wouldn't that be a shock! We might have to redefine our understanding of the nature of the universe. Lol!
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I'd hate to see what happened to the other guy.
Wouldn't that be a surprise! Lol. We might have to redefine the true nature of the universe.
Architecture is quickly evolving. youtu.be/ItsY1LE-Tqs
L minus 4 hours 3 minutes.
Check out Canavu.com/news/ or YouTube for live coverage. I will be there!
#Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #Space
The countdown is ON! 🚀 🌕
All systems are a GO for Artemis II. After resolving minor technical tweaks, NASA has confirmed we are officially clear for liftoff on April 1 at 6:24 PM ET.
History is calling. Four humans. One Moon. Are you watching? 🛰️✨
youtu.be/wO0A0XcWy88
I have a livestream of the event on my website Canavu.com from YouTube. Just look for Canavu Starline News at the top of the page to see a livestream of the event.
To the crew of Artemis II:
The eyes of the world—and the entire Bluesky community—are with you. Thank you for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Wishing you a smooth countdown, a perfect "Go" for launch, and a safe splashdown. 🌊✨
How to watch:
NASA+ and YouTube coverage starts around 12:50 PM EDT on launch day. Keep an eye on the "Science" and "Space" custom feeds here on Bluesky for real-time analysis and (let's be honest) some top-tier space memes. 🌌
Why this matters for the "Atmosphere":
Unlike the closed-loop algorithms of old social media, the #Artemis mission represents the "open protocol" of exploration—collaboration across borders (NASA, CSA, ESA) to build something bigger than ourselves. It’s the ultimate "Live Event."
What’s the actual mission?
This is a 10-day "free-return" trajectory. The crew won't land yet—they’re testing the Orion spacecraft (appropriately named Integrity) to its absolute limits. They’ll swing around the far side of the Moon, using gravity to slingshot back home. 🛰️
Seeing a Maple Leaf on the way to the Moon feels pretty surreal. Godspeed, Jeremy! 🍁
A massive shoutout to Canada’s own Jeremy Hansen! 🇨🇦
Jeremy will be the first non-American to leave Earth orbit. As a mission specialist and former CF-18 fighter pilot, he’s been a cornerstone of the @csa-asc.gc.ca team for years.
Pilot Victor Glover (@vicglover): Making history as the first person of color to venture to the Moon.
Mission Specialist Christina Koch (@christinakoch): The record-breaking engineer and the first woman to head for the lunar far side.
Meet the crew making history:
Commander Reid Wiseman (@reidwiseman): The steady hand leading the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo.
youtu.be/QXqlziZV63k
🧵 The Countdown to the Moon is Real. 🚀
T-minus 2 days.
On Wednesday, April 1, at 6:24 PM EDT, the most powerful rocket in the world—the SLS—is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center. This isn't just a test; it’s the moment we finally head back toward the Moon. 🌕 #Artemis #ArtemisII
We live in a universe that shouldn't exist. The Big Bang should have created equal parts matter/antimatter, leaving only light.
By taking antimatter on the road, we’re hunting for the "glitch" in physics that allowed us to be here. 🌌✨
#Physics #CERN #Science #SpaceTech #Antimatter
The tech potential? Huge. 🚀
While we use positrons (anti-electrons) in PET scans today, this "transportable" tech is a precursor to:
Antimatter-catalyzed propulsion (Mars in weeks, not months).
Targeted cancer therapy using antiprotons.
Atomic-level material science.
physics differently than regular matter.
Why not just keep it in the lab? 🔬
CERN is a "noisy" environment—magnetic interference from the massive accelerators makes ultra-precise measurements impossible.
By proving we can drive antimatter, we can now move it to "quiet" labs to see if it reacts to gravity or
Antimatter is the universe’s most volatile substance. If it touches anything—a stray air molecule, the walls of its container—it annihilates into pure energy (E = mc^2). 💥To move it, the BASE-STEP team built a 1-ton "portable trap" that uses superconducting magnets cooled to -269°C.
Why does this matter? Let’s dive in. ⚡️
🧵 The Antimatter Road Trip
Move over, Cybertruck. 🚛 Scientists at CERN just pulled off the ultimate "high-stakes" delivery.
For the first time ever, they’ve successfully put antimatter in a truck and driven it across campus. Out of 100 antiprotons, 91 survived the trip. youtu.be/lL8LI0-rJNw
Hey, at least the May warm-up is free? ☀️ Let’s at least get you some Vitamin D before we talk long-term planning. Hang in there!
We’ve got a classic "patience tester" on our hands! 🇨🇦 The maps show below-normal temps sticking around through April, but don't lose hope—May is looking like a total script-flipper.
What’s the one outdoor activity you’re itching to start once that May warm-up hits? 🌷🚲 #SpringForecast #CanadaWeather
Spring in Canada: The only season that requires a 3-month "loading..." bar. ⏳🌷
We’re looking at a slow burn through April, but May might just flip the switch to summer overnight. Are you Team #SlowThaw or Team #SuddenSummer? 🏃♂️💨 #SpringForecast
Which stage of a Canadian Spring are you currently in?
Over-optimistic light jacket wearer 🧥
Buying patio furniture in a blizzard 🪑❄️
Total winter denial 🙈
Accepting my fate until May ☔️
Let’s hear your coping strategies! 👇 #Spring2026 #Weather
So, we’re collectively agreeing to keep the parkas by the front door until May? 🧥❄️
Nature is definitely taking the "scenic route" this year, which is just code for "more time to reconsider our life choices in the snow." Who else is mentally already in July? 🙋♂️☀️ #SpringForecast #CdnWx
South Pole (USA): Extremely cold & clear. High -45°C. Tonight: -52°C. The ultimate weather frontier: canavu.com/cavanu-starl... #SouthPole #Antarctica