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SpaceX launches NASA cargo mission to International Space Station
Read full article: SpaceX launches NASA cargo mission to International Space StationBecause the Falcon 9’s first stage booster is set to land at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral, residents along Florida’s Space Coast should expect a sonic boom as the booster returns to Earth shortly after launch.
Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope
Read full article: Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescopeA spiral galaxy's brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA's Webb Space Telescope.
NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’
Read full article: NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Read full article: Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resignsTory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldThe Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of exploration
Read full article: From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of explorationA new documentary about NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, titled Spacewoman, recently had a major screening event in Melbourne, Florida. Anchor Ginger Gadsden sat down with Collins to talk about her journey from food stamps to the final frontier.
Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic images
Read full article: Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic imagesThe Nikon D5’s durability and simple, familiar controls matter when astronauts must shoot fast and adjust settings manually.
Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coast
Read full article: Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coastAll eyes are on Friday evening as the crew of Artemis II returns home, splashing down off the coast of California. Just as important as the weather is for launch, conditions also need to cooperate for their trip back.
Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope
Read full article: Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescopeA spiral galaxy's brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA's Webb Space Telescope.
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisionsNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
Read full article: What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very brightAn object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planet
Read full article: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planetNASA’s groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has concluded its mission on the Red Planet, surpassing expectations and exceeding its planned number of flights, NASA announced Thursday.
Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report says
Read full article: Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report saysConcerns about SpaceX’s progress in developing its Starship mega rocket will likely mean that the Artemis III moon landing won’t happen in 2025 as targeted, according to a new report by the Government Accounting Office.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launch
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launchSpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket, launched Thursday morning from Texas in its first test flight before exploding.
WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company says
Read full article: WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company saysMore than 30 engines roared simultaneously Thursday in a successful test of the first-stage booster for SpaceX’s Starship rocket system.
One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to Earth
Read full article: One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to EarthBefore it begins the long trek home NASA will send OSIRIS-REx past the area where it stirred up the asteroid’s surface.
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Read full article: Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashoreJeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing.
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Read full article: 3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crewThree Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space.
Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java
Read full article: Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East JavaResidents in the East Java province of Indonesia have scattered flowers and paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake.
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Here’s what we know so far about the Blue Origin rocket explosion on Florida’s coast
Read full article: Here’s what we know so far about the Blue Origin rocket explosion on Florida’s coastA Blue Origin rocket has apparently exploded at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, according to footage online.
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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
Read full article: NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the listNASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission.
SpaceX rocket lifts off in early morning launch from the Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX rocket lifts off in early morning launch from the Space CoastA Spacex Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Space Coast just after 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. the rocket carried a batch of 29 Starlink satellites into orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Read full article: SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offeringElon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year.
SpaceX launches NASA cargo mission to International Space Station
Read full article: SpaceX launches NASA cargo mission to International Space StationBecause the Falcon 9’s first stage booster is set to land at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral, residents along Florida’s Space Coast should expect a sonic boom as the booster returns to Earth shortly after launch.
Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope
Read full article: Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescopeA spiral galaxy's brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA's Webb Space Telescope.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit
Read full article: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbitJeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is blaming a bad engine for a failed launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket deployed satellite into wrong orbit, company says
Read full article: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket deployed satellite into wrong orbit, company saysMoments after the NG-3 mission launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. on Sunday, the company said the direct-to-cellphone satellite on board was deployed into the wrong orbit.
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldThe Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of exploration
Read full article: From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of explorationA new documentary about NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, titled Spacewoman, recently had a major screening event in Melbourne, Florida. Anchor Ginger Gadsden sat down with Collins to talk about her journey from food stamps to the final frontier.
Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic images
Read full article: Orion’s moon flyby: Why Artemis II astronauts used a 10-year-old camera to capture historic imagesThe Nikon D5’s durability and simple, familiar controls matter when astronauts must shoot fast and adjust settings manually.
Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coast
Read full article: Weather good to ‘go’ for Artemis II splashdown off California coastAll eyes are on Friday evening as the crew of Artemis II returns home, splashing down off the coast of California. Just as important as the weather is for launch, conditions also need to cooperate for their trip back.
‘Future of America:’ Science students awarded for moon projects at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Future of America:’ Science students awarded for moon projects at Kennedy Space CenterAs the record-breaking Artemis II mission inspires millions around the world, some of Central Florida’s little space enthusiasts are getting some well-deserved recognition too.