Artemis II astronauts splash down off San Diego coast after a historic journey around the moon
The four Artemis II astronauts are back safely on Earth after flying around the moon on NASA's first lunar mission in more than 50 years. After a fiery trip through Earth's atmosphere that lasted nearly 15 minutes, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego in their Orion capsule at 8:07 p.m. ET. to cheers from mission control teams, recovery crews, and millions watching around the world, marking a triumphant return for humanity's renewed journey to the Moon.
It was a picture-perfect splashdown, with the capsule landing upright under three huge parachutes as recovery teams raced to the scene. Minutes before, a six-minute communications blackout with mission controllers made for a nail-biting finish to the mission as the capsule plunged through Earth's atmosphere. Then, a very welcome call-out came over the airwaves.
Over at CNN, scientists, former astronauts, and even Captain Kirk (William Shatner) watched unfolding events with great enthusiasm. Many remarked on how the moment felt like a return to the golden age of spaceflight, with the splashdown evoking a distinctly retro, almost cinematic echo of the 20th-century Apollo program splashdowns - a nostalgic reminder of when daring lunar journeys first captured the imagination of the world.
The mission felt perfectly timed from the moment of lift off with small glitches along the way - the main one being problems with the toilet - with the rest smooth sailing.
Welcome to back Earth.
Looking back at my UFO encounter in space at age eleven - makes our current space journey a primitive form of travel.
We've all seen science-fiction productions that take us beyond the planet - often in the blink of an eye - and have to wonder why after five decades humans never returned to the moon until now.
Did it have to do with extraterrestrial interference, government conspiracies, science and technology, finance, or the simulation of our reality itself timed to bring this information to the fore based on the algorithm of its design?
I still remember the early days of space exploration, watching ocean splashdowns and listening to whispers of what astronauts witnessed that could only fit under the heading of science fiction.
As if by design, and no longer tethered by the fear of government scrutiny, many of those early pioneers have finally broken their silence in books and interviews. They speak openly about the profound, life-altering perspectives of their journeys, matching the quiet truth I've carried since the day I was taken.
Insiders are increasingly breaking their silence and demanding the truth be revealed after decades of calculated coverups. While Trump has pledged to declassify decades of documents - many remain skeptical expecting heavily redacted pages - akin to the enduring secrecy surrounding the X-Files and Epstein Files mysteries. I doubt that the Epstein files and those they protect overlap into extraterrestrial conspiracies - but you never know. That would put the "X" in sex.
Since man first explored the moon - and remote viewers such as myself and others have been there and back - you have to wonder why humanity hasn't gone beyond the moon - or is it all green screen the farther out you go ... created by the simulation itself.
As the final narrative of the human exploration in time and space comes to an end - the number of UFO (UAP) sightings is increasing - usually as balls of light and other forms of surveillance drones left behind by extraterrestrials after their experiments ended in 2007.
It's doubtful the Artemis II lunar mission took photos of UFOs or objects on the moon that will change the way we think about extraterrestrials and their interaction with the human experiment.
The fusion of Artificial Intelligence and truth-seeking will soon unveil a profound secret ... that our reality is a simulation having a beginning and an end - or a definitive runtime. Such a revelation would offer a new understandable perspective on the 'pot-stirring' political strategies of Trump and his contemporaries, aligning their actions with a broader, systemic unraveling. Similarly, escalating climate crises and social upheavals can be viewed as data spikes within the consciousness grids that project our world, signaling that the simulation is reaching its final phase.
Artemis II Lunar Flyby Mission
Wikipedia ~ ~ NASA Coverage
This historic lunar venture marked the first time astronauts return to the vicinity of the moon since 1972. The mission traveled farther from Earth than any human ever has, breaking the Apollo program's distance record.
Sunset Blastoff
Quotes
Humanity has once again shown what we are capable of, and it's your hopes for the future that carry us now on this journey around the moon. ~ Jeremy Hansen
People of Earth, you look beautiful. ~ Victor Glover
We have a beautiful moonrise, we're headed right at it. ~ Reid Wiseman
With this burn to the moon, we do not leave Earth. We choose it. ~ Christina Koch
Meet my daughter Nikki's dog Duke on National Pet Day.
Coachella Music and Arts Festival - Wikipedia
From Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival each year in April to Burning Man on Labor Day weekend - we enter the realm of outdoor music festivals - where albums come alive beyond headphones and speakers - transforming into shared experiences of sound, art, and human connection as thousands gather in large and small venues that have become legendary.
It's a gather of like-minded people to network and feel a sense of connection beyond their every-day lives - expanding creative horizons if only for this moment in time where history is often made and performances become something that drew them all together connected by immersive landscapes where music becomes a living, breathing force to the delight of thousands of spectators and participants.
Under open skies and desert sunsets, rhythms pulse through crowds, strangers become companions, and moments turn into memories that echo long after the final set fades.
It is here, between spring's first notes and summer's closing flame, that the spirit of music festivals reminds us - we are not just listening - we are part of the rhythm of life.
Coachella isn't just an event - it's a statement about where art and society meet in real time - where souls of like mind gather for the experience. Held in the sun-soaked fields of Indio, California - Coachella draws a global crowd of music lovers, influencers, artists, and curious observers alike. But beyond the headliners and Instagram moments, there's something deeper happening. It's a reflection of the times.
Each year, the lineup feels like a snapshot of the cultural pulse. From global superstars to emerging voices, the diversity of sound mirrors the diversity of experience. Whether it's hip-hop, electronic, indie rock, or experimental art installations, Coachella creates a space where boundaries blur and expression takes center stage.
Fashion plays its own role in the narrative. What people wear at Coachella often echoes broader trends - freedom, rebellion, nostalgia, and reinvention. It's part runway, part personal manifesto. In many ways, the festival becomes a mirror of identity in motion.
But like much of modern life, Coachella exists in contrast. It's both an escape and a reality check. While some attend for the music, others come for the spectacle. Social media amplifies it all every moment curated, filtered, and shared raising the question: are we experiencing it, or performing it?
There's something undeniably powerful about thousands of people gathering under an open sky, united by rhythm and energy. In a world that often feels divided, moments like these remind us of a simpler truth - music connects us.
Coachella isn't just about who's on stage. It's about what it represents - a fleeting, vibrant intersection of art, culture, and humanity. And like the desert itself, it leaves an imprint long after the music fades.
Coachella brings us the emotions of summer concerts - no matter where, no matter when - exciting, electric, and filled with anticipation. It captures that feeling of long days, warm nights, and music that seems to stretch time itself.
Fashion plays its own role in the narrative. What people wear at Coachella often echoes broader trends - freedom, rebellion, nostalgia, and reinvention. It's part runway, part personal manifesto. In many ways, the festival becomes a mirror of identity in motion.
Like much of modern life, Coachella exists in a dualistic contrast - an escape and a reality check. While some attend for the music, others come for the spectacle. Social media amplifies it all - every moment curated, filtered, and shared - raising the question - are we experiencing it, or performing it?
This year the summer music festivals will ignite with much needed camaraderie and energy - along with the spirit of America's 250th semiquincentennial anniversary celebrations - at a time the country is so divisive and life immerses itself in a universal heartbeat that raises the human frequency in unity.
Music is said to be a healing tool that guides your direction and purpose. Find your soul note ... and like the Artemis II astronauts this week .... follow it to the moon and back.
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