# @nasaartemis on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-01-26T14:38:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NASA Artemis (@nasaartemis) — https://gondola.cc/nasaartemis

## Caption

As we launch into this new era of human spaceflight and Artemis missions to the Moon, we must never forget the astronauts and others who gave their lives to further the cause of exploration and discovery.
 
Spaceflight is inherently risky. This is why we test our systems exhaustively before putting astronauts in our spacecraft and rockets. NASA remembers the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia, and the ultimate sacrifice they made to advance space exploration. We, as an agency, must uphold their legacy by doing the best we can to stay vigilant and keep our crews safe.

Image descriptions: 
 
1. A wreath is placed in front of the Space Mirror Memorial at NASAKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex during the NASA Day of Remembrance on Jan. 27, 2022. The sky is blue with white clouds in the background. Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

2. Apollo 1 astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, left, Edward White, and Roger Chaffee pose for photographers during a media event at Launch Complex 34. They are wearing flight suits and smiling at the camera. Credit: NASA

3. The Challenger crew takes a break during countdown training on Jan. 9, 1986, at NASAKennedy Space Center. From left to right are Teacher-in-Space Christa McAuliffe and astronauts Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik, Mission Commander Dick Scobee, astronaut Ronald McNair, pilot Mike Smith, and astronaut Ellison Onizuka. Credit: NASA

4. The Columbia STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff. In front, left to right, are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla and Pilot William "Willie" McCool; behind them, left to right, are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists David Brown and Laurel Clark, and Commander Rick Husband. Credit: NASA

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