Senator John Cornyn, a senior U.S. senator from Texas and member of several key Senate committees, recently used his social media platform to congratulate NASA on the successful launch of Artemis II and recognize Texas’s contributions to the mission.
On April 1, 2026, Cornyn posted: “Congratulations to @NASA on the launch of Artemis II! The Lone Star State is proud of its role in preparing the @NASAArtemis crew for the first crewed mission to orbit the moon since 1972.
Thanks to everyone at Mission Control at @NASA_Johnson in Houston, which is vital to https://t.co/6y6BUZFVae“.
Cornyn also issued brief messages surrounding this event. On March 31, 2026, he wrote: “Congratulations! https://t.co/zYpY1s4mcq”. On April 2, 2026, he followed up with another message: “Bravo https://t.co/KSKvOaFtFy”.
Senator Cornyn holds ranking member roles on subcommittees related to taxation, immigration and intellectual property. He serves on the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (official website). His career includes service as a district judge, Texas Supreme Court justice and Texas attorney general. Cornyn’s office assists Texans with federal agency matters such as veterans benefits and Social Security claims. He emphasizes national security, energy independence and healthcare improvements through legislation while supporting military personnel and veterans (official website).
Texas has played a central role in NASA missions through facilities like Johnson Space Center in Houston. The Artemis II mission marks the first planned crewed flight around the Moon since Apollo-era missions ended in 1972.
