Here’s where the Artemis II mission will head after launch, video shows
Read full article: Here’s where the Artemis II mission will head after launch, video showsThe Artemis II mission is set to launch from Florida’s coast, and experts say it will be the furthest a crewed mission has ever gone into space before.
WATCH LIVE: NASA holds post-launch conference for Artemis II mission
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA holds post-launch conference for Artemis II missionWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decadesFour astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launch
Read full article: Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launchWith the countdown underway for a highly anticipated rocket launch, crowds are already gathering along Florida’s Space Coast, hoping to secure the best possible view.
How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyard
Read full article: How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyardThe Artemis II mission is expected to launch on Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center. How do you plan to see the launch? From the Space Coast? From your backyard? We explain how to see the launch.
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
Read full article: Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decadesEverything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.
Artemis II will feature the first woman to orbit the moon. Meet astronaut Christina Koch
Read full article: Artemis II will feature the first woman to orbit the moon. Meet astronaut Christina KochAs astronaut Christina Koch prepares to become the first woman to orbit the moon on Artemis II, a NASA engineer argues the milestone should spark a broader conversation about representation — and whether “female” should still be part of the headline.
From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore space
Read full article: From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore spaceNASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.
Artemis II: New mission, old hardware – less recycling
Read full article: Artemis II: New mission, old hardware – less recyclingNASA is heading back to the Moon. But despite advances in computing and manufacturing, America’s space agency is still relying – in some key areas – on decades-old hardware and tech.
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 yearsThe astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site.
Artemis II’s launch may be heard from miles away. Here’s how far
Read full article: Artemis II’s launch may be heard from miles away. Here’s how farThe next Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, potentially heading for the moon on Wednesday for the Artemis II mission, will be the most powerful operational rocket ever to launch by far, on par with the Artemis I launch in 2022.
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
Read full article: NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairsNASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.
NASA delays Artemis II rollback to VAB due to weather
Read full article: NASA delays Artemis II rollback to VAB due to weatherNASA is now targeting early Wednesday to roll the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, the agency said on Monday.
NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into April
Read full article: NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into AprilNASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, almost certain to bump astronauts' lunar trip into spring.
🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll see
Read full article: 🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll seeSpend a day with me at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast, as I meet a former NASA astronaut and get a rare look at Artemis II on the launch pad.
NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshot
Read full article: NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshotNASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts.
Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for Florida
Read full article: Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for FloridaThe Federal Aviation Administration released its final environmental impact statement for Starship on Friday, despite concerns about airspace closures disrupting commercial flights and sonic booms disrupting surrounding communities.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
Read full article: NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 yearsNASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years.
Experience space life, training at Orlando Science Center’s new astronaut exhibit
Read full article: Experience space life, training at Orlando Science Center’s new astronaut exhibitMission: Astronaut features six immersive zones where guests can train like astronauts, conduct experiments, and explore the future of space travel.
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
Read full article: NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accidentFamilies of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hosts space-themed LEGO building contest for kids
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hosts space-themed LEGO building contest for kidsKids ages 6 to 12 competed by designing and building original LEGO spacecraft, either ahead of time or on-site, surrounded by real rockets and spaceflight history.
Playalinda Beach closing, changing hours for Artemis II launch in Brevard County. What to know
Read full article: Playalinda Beach closing, changing hours for Artemis II launch in Brevard County. What to knowPlayalinda Beach changed its hours of operation in preparation for NASA’s Artemis II launch next month.
‘Just around the corner:’ NASA prepares Artemis II for rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Just around the corner:’ NASA prepares Artemis II for rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space CenterNASA announced it is preparing to roll out the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center no earlier than Jan. 17, marking a major milestone toward the first crewed mission of the Artemis program.
FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live show
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live showIn a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Jim Henson Company and NASA, the Emmy Award-winning Fraggles leave their underground caves to explore the wonders of today’s NASA.
Countdown to 2026: New Year’s Eve celebrations at Central Florida’s theme parks
Read full article: Countdown to 2026: New Year’s Eve celebrations at Central Florida’s theme parksWhether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.
Celebrate the holidays at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with space-themed fun
Read full article: Celebrate the holidays at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with space-themed funGuests are invited to celebrate with festive lights, live performances, a drone show, and space-themed activities during KSC's special after-hours event and Holidays in Space celebration.
LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunity
Read full article: LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunityThe competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.
Cape Canaveral considers Blue Origin public hearing with Florida officials over wastewater dumping
Read full article: Cape Canaveral considers Blue Origin public hearing with Florida officials over wastewater dumpingThe city of Cape Canaveral will decide whether to send a letter to the state, demanding a public hearing over whether to renew a permit for Blue Origin that would allow it to dump discharge waters that flow to the Indian River Lagoon.
‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space CenterA car crash that apparently caused damage totaling more than half a million dollars is at the center of a lawsuit involving Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, where a car company's test vehicle reportedly struck and damaged an electrical transformer.
Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexThe beloved Fraggles will follow a mysterious postcard that leads them to discover NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experience
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experienceKennedy Space Center's star-studded culinary experience, "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef," returns on November 15th, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station with a showcase of international cuisine. The event brings together renowned chefs and NASA astronauts for a unique fusion of culinary arts and space exploration.
SpaceX ties Florida Space Coast record with 93rd orbital launch in 2025
Read full article: SpaceX ties Florida Space Coast record with 93rd orbital launch in 2025The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 29 more Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday.
Pop star Benson Boone to perform among the rockets at Kennedy Space Center. How you can get tickets
Read full article: Pop star Benson Boone to perform among the rockets at Kennedy Space Center. How you can get ticketsMoonbeams will shine down on Kennedy Space Center’s Rocket Garden, where Benson Boone will perform on Nov. 29. The pop star will take the stage as part of the free Visa Live concert series.
VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from Florida
Read full article: VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from FloridaA cluster of space weather satellites blasted off Wednesday morning to cast fresh eyes on solar storms that can produce stunning auroras but also scramble communications and threaten astronauts in flight.
‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meeting
Read full article: ‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meetingAs SpaceX celebrated its tenth test launch Starship launches 10th flight test of its giant rocket expected to land astronauts on the moon, not everyone is just as excited about Starship’s future.
Public to weigh in this week on closing beach for Starship launches at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: Public to weigh in this week on closing beach for Starship launches at Kennedy Space CenterAs the FAA proposes to close the beach when the rocket powerful enough to carry humans to the moon and Mars is ready to launch from Florida, a series of public meetings is getting underway this week, which are expected to be attended by some opposed to the idea.
Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation
Read full article: Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperationRussia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years.
Trump administration says it won’t publish major climate change report on NASA website as promised
Read full article: Trump administration says it won’t publish major climate change report on NASA website as promisedThe Trump administration has made it harder for people, local and state governments to find critical climate change reports.
More than 300 could leave posts at Kennedy Space Center under Trump budget proposal
Read full article: More than 300 could leave posts at Kennedy Space Center under Trump budget proposalPolitico reports that President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget could cause more than 2,100 senior-ranking NASA employees to part ways with the space administration.
Experience rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Experience rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexA new, one-of-a-kind experience at the Kennedy Space Center allows guests to feel the rocket rumble up close as if they were on a launch pad.
Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from Florida
Read full article: Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from FloridaA chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.
Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he said
Read full article: Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he saidOn Tuesday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott sent a letter to President Donald Trump, pushing for his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Space Coast.
What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?
Read full article: What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?President Donald Trump’s budget request delivered to Congress calls for a 24% cut in NASA funding in “the largest single-year cut to NASA in American history,” according to the Planetary Society.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida coastSpaceX will try again to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center after scrubbing the launch early Saturday night. The launch is planned for 8:53 p.m., with backup opportunities possible until 12:42 a.m.
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
Read full article: Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventureA bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles.
Space shrooms: Mission MushVroom’s ‘magical’ payload paves the way for growing food in orbit
Read full article: Space shrooms: Mission MushVroom’s ‘magical’ payload paves the way for growing food in orbitThe Fram2 mission will have historic firsts in space, including a payload with fruiting mushrooms intended to grow in orbit.
WATCH LIVE: Historic Fram2 crewed mission launches from Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Historic Fram2 crewed mission launches from FloridaJust days after launching its 10th crew rotation mission with NASA to the International Space Station, SpaceX is ready to launch its next private crew mission.
‘It’s great for the economy:’ Brevard County gears up for Crew-10 liftoff
Read full article: ‘It’s great for the economy:’ Brevard County gears up for Crew-10 liftoffCrowds are expected along Brevard County beaches as NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.
Meet the astronauts who make up SpaceX Crew-10
Read full article: Meet the astronauts who make up SpaceX Crew-10SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday launch for Crew-10 just after sunset. The team consists of two NASA astronauts, a JAXA astronaut and a Roscosmos cosmonaut. The crew completed a full dress rehearsal of launch day activities on Sunday.
‘Almost to the finish line:’ NASA, contractors piece together SLS rocket for Artemis II launch
Read full article: ‘Almost to the finish line:’ NASA, contractors piece together SLS rocket for Artemis II launchThe explosion Thursday night of the SpaceX Starship was a reminder that there’s only rocket right now that NASA says is capable of reaching the moon.