Full Time Aerospace Photographer - Aviator - Freediver - Skateboarder - Opinions Are My Own
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Joined June 2014
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Here's my "Time Slice" photograph of #SLSRollout. Let's go to the moon.
📷: Curt Mason / @afspacemuseum
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In the 1st quarter of 2026, SLD45 supported 22 launches from the #EasternRange, the busiest spaceport on the planet. While others talk about cadence, we deliver it—day in and day out.
No shortcuts. No slowdowns. Just results.
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC
#SpaceCoast #SemperSupra
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A new chapter in human spaceflight begins. 🌕🚀
Th #ArtemisII mission is more than a milestone, it’s a proving ground and paving the way for a sustained human presence beyond Earth.
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC | @NASA
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🔁🚀Launch Pad Playback🚀🔁
The #SpaceCoast continues to deliver.
Since last week, the #EasternRange supported:
• Starlink 10-36
• Starlink 6-104
Total Launches 2026: 12
Disciplined operations. Relentless focus. Mission first.
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC
#100AndBeyond
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🚀Launch Doesn’t Just Happen. It’s earned through sweat, precision, and relentless dedication.
Behind every ignition are Airmen, Guardians, and civilians pushing limits and perfecting the process.
💥This is more than a mission. #100andBeyond💥
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC
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Today, SLD 45 is scheduled to support the 100th orbital launch of 2025.
Tonight's launch window is from 10pm Thursday 20 Nov until 2am Friday 21 Nov. Stayed tuned as SLD 45 pushes to #100andBeyond.
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC
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LIFT OFF!
The #EasternRange hit its 100th launch of 2025 at 10:39pm, 20 Nov.
This Saturday, #SLD45 targets launch 101, tying the world record for orbital launches by a single COUNTRY.
The pace for space? We keep setting it.
@USSpaceForce | @USSF_SSC
#100andBeyond #SpaceCoast
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Launch Pad Playback 🚀🔁
50 launches and counting. That's right—we've officially hit liftoff #51 for the year, and it's only June.
Here's a look at what got us there over the past week.
#Starlink 12-24 │ 12-26 │10-18
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🔁 Launch Pad Playback 🚀
The #SpaceCoast kept momentum strong with 2 more launches! 🌌
✨ PSN N5
✨ CYGNUS NG-23
✅ Launch Count, 78!
Each mission proves how teamwork and precision continue to #SetThePaceForSpace. 🌍🛰️
@SpaceForceDoD | @USSF_SSC
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🚀 That’s 48 and climbing! 🌌
The 48th successful launch of the year lifted off last Friday from the #SpaceCoast, reinforcing our commitment to space superiority and mission success.
Eyes up. Momentum forward. 💫
@SpaceForceDoD | @USSF_SSC
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Here's something you really can believe, no #AprilFools
Yesterday, there were two launches from the Eastern Range in less than 6 hours.
SLD 45 supported the launch of Starlink 6-80 as well as the crewed launch of FRAM2.
🚀 : Starlink 6-80 & FRAM2
2025 Launch Count: 2️⃣ 7️⃣
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Accomplishing the launch mission gives us a sense of porpoise! 🐬
🚀 : Starlink 12-16
2025 Launch Count: 2️⃣ 3️⃣
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And they are off!
Four astronauts, including @usairforce Maj. Nichole Ayers and @usarmy Col. Anne McClain, launched on Crew Dragon's 10th mission to the @ISS. They'll conduct research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.
🚀 : Crew-10
Launch Count: 2️⃣ 2️⃣
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Congratulations to the incredible team at @SLDelta45 for leading the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024! The team launched 93 rockets and 1,389 orbital assets, including 4 rockets supporting the National Security Space Launch program.
👉tinyurl.com/44zjsw5z
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BLAST OFF! 🚀
The final Atlas V rocket variant launches from @SLDelta45, supporting the USSF-51 mission! A historic moment for the Atlas launch vehicle family.
Yes. This was Jon all over. He was a class act and role model to the core.
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It's just like the movies! 🍿 🎥 🎬
Watch as a 1st Range Operations Squadron commander counts down for the Atlas V USSF-51 launch. 🚀
@USSF_SSC I @SpaceForceDoD