On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, various events were held to honor first responders and victims. The Houston Rockets participated in community service, visiting first responders' facilities to express gratitude. Naval Air Station Meridian held a ceremony with Navy personnel sharing personal memories of the day. In Palm Bay, a Patriot Day program featured remembrances and calls for national unity. NASA commemorated the event by recalling its post-9/11 contributions and the unique perspective of astronaut Frank Culbertson, who documented the attacks from the International Space Station. Meanwhile, NASA and SpaceX continue their Artemis missions, vital for upcoming lunar landings.