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The NASA Artemis II mission will fly legacy keepsakes including a nod to flight ✈️ A swatch of muslin fabric from the original Wright Flyer the Wright Brothers used to make the first powered flight in 1903 will be flying aboard Artemis II. As Artemis II carries humanity back toward the Moon, it is fitting that a piece of the first powered flight rides along. It serves as a reminder that progress is achieved step by step, and that today’s missions are rooted in our earliest attempts to leave the

🚀 Wright Flyer: The Historic First Flight That Changed The World On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright made history with the first powered flight—lasting just 12 seconds and traveling 120 feet. This moment proved that powered flight was possible and marked the beginning of humanity’s journey to defy gravity. Fast forward just 66 years, and we were walking on the Moon. Incredible, isn’t it? In our latest podcast, we dive into the story of the original Wright Flyer, displayed in the Wright Brother