ICYMI: Media Coverage of Congressman Brian Jack’s Tour of Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District Suppliers of NASA’s Artemis II Mission

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Contact: Regan Hinson

Last week, on April 1, 2026 - the day of NASA's Artemis II launch to the Moon - Congressman Brian Jack (GA-03) visited three companies in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District that directly supply and support NASA's historic Artemis II mission, the first crewed deep-space and lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1982.

The following media covered the tour:

Channel 11 (WXIA-TV): Metro Atlanta companies contributing to Artemis II mission
"'I hope it inspires a whole other generation to reach for the stars', Jack said about the Artemis moon missions, with a lunar landing planned for sometime later this decade. 'Frankly, this is the last frontier, humanity's manifest destiny is in the sky above us. So I hope it inspires a whole other generation of Americans and young Georgians…'"

Channel 2 (WSB-TV): NASA's Artemis II wouldn't have launched without the help from these Georgia companies
"'It's incredibly inspiring,' Rep. Brian Jack said. 'For any Georgian watching, just take pride in knowing that 17 companies in our state help support this mission…and make history as we return astronauts to the moon.'"

Channel 46 (WANF): Peachtree City refinery plays role in Artemis II moon mission
"Rep. Brian Jack said the mission is an attempt to recapture an American destiny. 'So, [I'm] deeply excited about reinvigorating human interest and curiosity,' Jack said."

Fayette County News: 3 Companies in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District Contribute to Artemis II Launch
"'Over 17 companies in Georgia are supporting today's launch. To have three of them in our district is immensely special,' Rep. Brian Jack said."

The Citizen: Congressman Brian Jack Promotes Georgia's 3rd Congressional District Suppliers of NASA's Artemis II Mission
"Congressman Jack said, 'I am proud to honor and celebrate the workers in our Congressional District who are helping NASA's Artemis II mission reach the Moon. The hardworking Georgians at Timber Products Inspection, Universal Environmental Services, and GM Diecron are direct contributors to Artemis II's success, and I hope this historic mission restores humanity's curiosity about what lies beyond the sky above us, as we pursue our manifest destiny into the stars.'"

Pike County Times: Pike Manufacturer Helps Send Space Shuttle to the Moon; Rep. Brian Jack Visits GM Diecron
"Congressman Brian Jack met with Vern Heyer, owner of GM Diecron, and Codi Chapman, General Manager, to tour the facility. Rep. Jack was able to speak with workers and see first-hand how the plant was able to run with workers on site…"

The Griffin Daily News: Griffin manufacturer plays role in Artemis II launch
"U.S. Rep. Brian Jack of Georgia's 3rd Congressional District joined Heyer and Chapman at the facility for a tour ahead of the launch Wednesday evening. Before arriving at GM Diecron, Jack made stops at Timber Products Inspection and Universal Environmental Services in Peachtree City, Ga., two more companies that played a role in the launch of Artemis II."

Pike County Journal-Reporter: From Georgia to beyond the moon: Artemis II mission
"'It was an honor to have Congressman Brian Jack tour our Griffin facility,' Vern Heyer, owner of GM Diecron, said. 'GM Diecron has spent years building the precision and expertise required to support missions like Artemis II, and the hardworking Georgians on our team show up every day to manufacture components that meet the exact specifications this mission demands. Griffin is a small town, but the work happening here is reaching the Moon, and that is something our entire community is proud of.'"

The Newnan Times-Herald: Rep. Jack highlights local companies supporting Artemis II mission
"On the day of NASA's scheduled Artemis II Launch, U.S. Rep. Brian Jack visited three companies in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District that play a role in supporting the historic lunar mission."

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: P.G. AM: Artemis Tour
"On the day of NASA's Artemis II launch to the moon, U.S. Rep. Brian Jack spent the day spotlighting a different kind of launch pad: the Georgia companies helping make the mission possible. Jack, a Republican from Peachtree City, toured three businesses in his west Georgia district that play a role in NASA's first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972."

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NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to splash down at 8:07 p.m. EDT, Friday, April 10, off the coast of San Diego, California, where a combined NASA and U.S. military recovery team will be standing by to welcome the Artemis II crew home.

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