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#Moonbase8, we’re always watching.

The crew’s 535 (or 643?) days of intensive space training and preparation has led to this moment. Congratulations to #Moonbase8 for their Stratus Class Red uniform ranking!

There is no room for error when launching rockets. Both controllers must seamlessly sync their countdown, starting with T Minus 9. If procedure is flawed, the consequences can be catastrophic.

There is no room for error when launching rockets. Both controllers must seamlessly sync their countdown, starting with T Minus 9. If procedure is flawed, the consequences can be catastrophic.

After watching many, many fellow astronauts get to the next level, the #Moonbase8 crew decided to write a strongly worded letter checking in on the status of their moon mission.

Determination, concentration, and teamwork are key in preparation for a successful rocket launch. Skip, Cap, and Rook (pictured left to right) do their due-diligence in reading and re-reading maps and launch manuals prior to lift off.

Commander Robert Caputo recently ordered our #Moonbase8 crew to move the base due to a negative energy vortex. Thankfully we were able to recover this footage documenting the operation.

Bonding and engaging in non work-related activities on a regular basis is critical for success. Quiz Lord, beloved by all astronauts, is an intricate trivia-based board game testing aptitude and self-restraint.

To prepare for long days of training, our crew must complete a mandatory 8 hours of sleep each night. Their quarters come fully equipped with twin sized beds and the regulatory sleep uniforms you see here.

There’s nothing quite like the bond between an astronaut and their rover. #Moonbase8 invests in the finest, state-of-the-art space equipment. Frequent maintenance is required in both space and desert conditions.

While preparing for space travel, it is imperative that our crew reacts to every situation as if they’re on the moon. Among the most important training simulation is Moon Protocol #92: Helmet Breach, demonstrated above by Scott Sloan.

Detailed analysis is crucial to every #Moonbase8 mission. This week, our team carefully collected their thoughts on the Honey Glazed Maple Bars. We are grateful for their dedication to the success of this new partnership.

Detailed analysis is crucial to every #Moonbase8 mission. This week, our team carefully collected their thoughts on the Honey Glazed Maple Bars. We are grateful for their dedication to the success of this new partnership.

Detailed analysis is crucial to every #Moonbase8 mission. This week, our team carefully collected their thoughts on the Honey Glazed Maple Bars. We are grateful for their dedication to the success of this new partnership.

Pictured: #Moonbase8 crew member Dr. Henai and SpaceX crew member Billy (also known as ‘Billygoat’), back in their 9-5 working days at JPL. #ThrowbackThursday