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Got plans on February 2? Cancel them and join Interluners and the rest of the world to watch the live stream of the Artemis II “wet” dress rehearsal. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration will fully fuel the 322-foot Space Launch System (SLS) and run the launch sequence to just before liftoff. This is one of the final steps before astronauts go to the Moon for the first time in 50 years! Watch via NASASpaceflight LLC: https://lnkd.in/gGXtAH_b #ArtemisII #NASA #Artemis #LunarEconomy

We’re catching up on our reading, but ICYMI, Alan Boyle’s latest piece in GeekWire throws another log on the fire of excitement about the February Artemis launch. 🚀 And even though the launch is happening 3K+ miles away from the PNW, Alan highlights the extensive role that local companies are playing in building the modern lunar economy.  https://lnkd.in/gdkbvqZA #Artemis #ArtemisII #NASA #MoonMissions #LunarEconomy

Myths aren’t limited to Bigfoot and goldfish having short memories; there are plenty of misconceptions about scientific topics as well! We debunked seven misconceptions we hear about helium-3—and we got mythbuster extraordinaire Kari Byron to give us her take. Read our blog post on “Seven Myths About Helium-3:” https://lnkd.in/gWUyq59N #Helium3 #SpaceResources #LunarEconomy #ScienceCommunication

📚Did you know? One of the earliest business cases for returning to the Moon was written by an Apollo astronaut—who also happens to be executive chairman of Interlune. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt wrote “Return to the Moon” in 2006, laying out a clear-eyed case for why lunar resources matter, how they could be developed responsibly, and what it would take to make a sustained lunar economy viable. We encourage everyone to read the book, of course, but the Interlune origin story is a great starting point! https://lnkd.in/gA8KYZGT #DidYouKnow #TheReturnToTheMoon #LunarEconomy #SpaceResources #Apollo

Alan Boyle of GeekWire delivered a banger on New Year’s Eve with his Year in Space story. It never ceases to amaze us how much jaw-dropping innovation is happening right here in the PNW. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/dpZSNwFb #YearInSpace #SpaceInnovation #PNW #LunarEconomy #SpaceNews

Another jam-packed year at Interlune is coming to a close, and we’re sharing a few of our favorite memories. Enjoy!

These custom Interlune Harvester ornaments have us all excited for the holidays ahead!! Thank you Adam Ritz and Kayla Rajsky for designing and building these for our team of Interluners!

Apollo 8 launched 57 years ago today, carrying the first humans to leave Earth orbit, see the far side of the Moon, and witness the Earth rising over the Moon's horizon. What many people forget, however, is that the initial plan for Apollo 8 was much less dramatic—it was supposed to orbit Earth. The decision to make Apollo 8 the first human lunar mission, made just four months before launch, is now considered one of the boldest in NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration history. The reason for this change? Delays in the Lunar Module, which was originally slated to be tested in Earth orbit on Apollo 8, meant that only the Command Module would be available. Rather than delay the mission, NASA rethought its approach, accelerating plans to conduct the first lunar orbit mission from Apollo 10 to Apollo 8. The result was a historic Apollo milestone that cemented America's lead in the first Moon race and led to a successful Moon landing only 7 months later during Apollo 11. By decoupling that problem from the Lunar Module, NASA avoided stalling progress and ultimately kept the promise to land on the Moon “by the end of the decade.” This was a masterclass in being firm on the goal but flexible on the means to achieve it. Under Jared Isaacman’s leadership, we’re confident that this focus, discipline, and ingenuity will flourish, and Interlune is here for it. Happy holidays to all, as the entire space community reflects on the lessons of this important anniversary. Let’s get to work! #Apollo #NASA #SpaceExploration #MoonMissions #LunarEconomy #InSpaceEconomy

These are pretty much the opposite of awkward holiday photos! Check out this slideshow of our fabulous and talented team at the Interlune holiday party! 🎄 🥂 Here’s to the people making the mission happen