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NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for life
Read full article: NASA spacecraft rockets toward Jupiter's moon Europa in search of the right conditions for lifeA NASA spacecraft has blasted off on a quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa and reveal whether its hidden ocean might hold the keys to life.
Cape, Kennedy Space Center closed while assessing Hurricane Milton damage
Read full article: Cape, Kennedy Space Center closed while assessing Hurricane Milton damageCape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center remained closed to off-base personnel as workers continued surveying damage from Hurricane Milton.
2 up, 4 down: Diminished Crew-9 to make room for stuck Starliner astronauts
Read full article: 2 up, 4 down: Diminished Crew-9 to make room for stuck Starliner astronautsThe next crew rotation to the International Space Station will launch with a pair of open seats to make room for the stuck Starliner astronauts.
FAA proposes fine against SpaceX over unapproved launch plan changes
Read full article: FAA proposes fine against SpaceX over unapproved launch plan changesThe Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow license requirements for two 2023 launches from Florida locations.
SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space CoastSpaceX released a new potential launch date for its Crew 9 mission. This launch will mark the first time a human spaceflight mission will take off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space Coast
Read full article: ‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space CoastSpaceX successfully launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
Heavy lifting: Space Perspective capsule spotted at Port Canaveral
Read full article: Heavy lifting: Space Perspective capsule spotted at Port CanaveralOn Saturday, Space Perspective’s prototype capsule — that will one day take tourists to the edge of space — was lifted by crane onto the ship voyager.
‘Could be extreme:’ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude record
Read full article: ‘Could be extreme:’ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude recordThe crew attempting the first commercial spacewalk next week will go further away from Earth than any astronauts since the final Apollo mission, but soaring three-and-a-half times higher than the International Space Station will come with additional risks.
Cost nears $140M for Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ site on Space Coast
Read full article: Cost nears $140M for Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ site on Space CoastAmazon is investing another $19.5 million to build a storage and processing site at Kennedy Space Center for "Project Kuiper," an internet satellite constellation not unlike SpaceX's Starlink.
SpaceX sets new date for historic launch of Polaris Dawn. Here’s when to watch
Read full article: SpaceX sets new date for historic launch of Polaris Dawn. Here’s when to watchAs part of the mission, a four-person crew will go up aboard a Dragon capsule launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Aiming high: Here are the milestones the Polaris Dawn crew hope to achieve in orbit
Read full article: Aiming high: Here are the milestones the Polaris Dawn crew hope to achieve in orbitThe Polaris Dawn mission will spend up to five days in orbit and plan to reach milestones for commercial spaceflight.
SpaceX, Polaris Dawn discuss ‘milestone mission’ from Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX, Polaris Dawn discuss ‘milestone mission’ from Space CoastSpaceX and Polaris Dawn are scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday afternoon to discuss their mission planned to launch from Kennedy Space Center later this month.
A $3M hypercar going 250 mph crashed on the runway of Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here are all the details
Read full article: A $3M hypercar going 250 mph crashed on the runway of Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Here are all the detailsOnly July 1, a very particular car crashed in a very particular way, in a very particular place.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman resupply mission to space station from Florida coast
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman resupply mission to space station from Florida coastSpaceX on Sunday launched a Northrop Grumman cargo resupply mission from Florida to the International Space Station following a delay on Saturday.
Core stage of Artemis rocket that will launch astronauts to moon arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: Core stage of Artemis rocket that will launch astronauts to moon arrives at Kennedy Space CenterThe core stage of NASA's Space Launch System for Artemis II completed its journey to Kennedy Space Center Tuesday.
Explore Kennedy Space Center’s ‘Moon Fest Weekend’
Read full article: Explore Kennedy Space Center’s ‘Moon Fest Weekend’The Kennedy Space Center is set to host its “Moon Fest Weekend” in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon while also looking forward to the Artemis missions.
WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecasting
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecastingNASA and NOAA scientists trumpeted a new satellite launching Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center that will improve data and forecasting for weather events ranging from flash floods to hurricanes to solar storms.
SpaceX's Starship plans prompt public meetings in Brevard County. How you can participate
Read full article: SpaceX's Starship plans prompt public meetings in Brevard County. How you can participateThe public is invited to three in-person meetings next month in Brevard County to discuss SpaceX’s plans to launch its Starship super-heavy rocket from the Space Coast, and its environmental impact.
NASA still hasn’t found cause of charred Orion heat shield, with Artemis II mission a year away
Read full article: NASA still hasn’t found cause of charred Orion heat shield, with Artemis II mission a year awayA new report this month from the NASA Office of Inspector General raises concerns about the capsule the space agency wants to use to send astronauts around the moon in just a year.
NASA holds news conference before 1st crewed flight test of Boeing’s Starliner
Read full article: NASA holds news conference before 1st crewed flight test of Boeing’s StarlinerNASA Administrator Bill Nelson will hold a news conference at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the first crewed flight test of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
‘Almost feels unreal:’ NASA set for crewed Starliner launch from Space Coast
Read full article: ‘Almost feels unreal:’ NASA set for crewed Starliner launch from Space CoastNASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore joined a news conference Wednesday to discuss the upcoming crewed flight test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
‘An oasis above the clouds:’ Space Perspective shares new look at lounge inside balloon capsule
Read full article: ‘An oasis above the clouds:’ Space Perspective shares new look at lounge inside balloon capsuleSpace Perspective shares a look inside of a giant balloon that will take people to the edge of space.
Starliner crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch attempt
Read full article: Starliner crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch attemptThe astronauts planning to head to space aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday ahead of another attempt to launch the vessel.
South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea
Read full article: South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North KoreaSouth Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.
WATCH LIVE at 7:57 p.m.: SpaceX to launch next batch of Starlink satellites from Florida coast
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 7:57 p.m.: SpaceX to launch next batch of Starlink satellites from Florida coastSpaceX will attempt to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center.
4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay
Read full article: 4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month staySpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two new rocketships during their stint.
Giant leap of fun: Celebrate Leap Day at Central Florida’s attractions
Read full article: Giant leap of fun: Celebrate Leap Day at Central Florida’s attractionsWith an extra 24 hours added to the year, it’s a great excuse to spend all or most of the day at Central Florida’s attractions. We’ve come up with a list of places offering Leap Day deals or are ideal for Leap Day celebrations.
US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week
Read full article: US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next weekAnother private U.S. company is taking a shot at the moon, launching a month after a rival's lunar lander missed its mark.
Your Florida Daily: Retired astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Ferguson would love to go to the moon
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Retired astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Ferguson would love to go to the moonThe pair of distinguished NASA alumni sat down with "Your Florida Daily" host Katrina Scales to talk about their hopes for American spaceflight and dreams of returning to space.
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.
WATCH LIVE: NASA Day of Remembrance honors astronauts who lost their lives exploring space
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA Day of Remembrance honors astronauts who lost their lives exploring spaceOn Thursday NASA will remember the astronauts and astronaut candidates who died in service to U.S. space exploration.
NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-8 roster to speak ahead of February launch to space station
Read full article: NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-8 roster to speak ahead of February launch to space stationThe four people preparing to launch onboard NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission are preparing to speak ahead of their scheduled launch next month, NASA announced.
Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight
Read full article: Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flightSpaceX has launched Turkey's first astronaut along with a Swede and Italian to the International Space Station.
Axiom Space nears next crewed Florida launch as company completes Ax-3 readiness review
Read full article: Axiom Space nears next crewed Florida launch as company completes Ax-3 readiness reviewAnother crewed launch from Florida’s Space Coast is scheduled next week, this time with Axiom Space as its figurehead.
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees who were critical of Elon Musk
Read full article: SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees who were critical of Elon MuskA U.S. labor agency has accused SpaceX of unlawfully firing employees who penned an open letter critical of CEO Elon Musk and creating an impression that worker activities were under surveillance by the rocket ship company.
US military space plane blasts off on another secretive mission expected to last years
Read full article: US military space plane blasts off on another secretive mission expected to last yearsThe U.S. military has launched its secret space plane on another mission that's expected to last at least a couple of years.
SpaceX achieves launches of Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 rockets in same night
Read full article: SpaceX achieves launches of Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 rockets in same nightSpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy and Falcon 9 rockets from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night in a rare double header.
Blue Origin New Shepard rocket VR experience opens at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: Blue Origin New Shepard rocket VR experience opens at Kennedy Space CenterRather than bidding $28 million to embark on a journey to space, you can now head over to the Kennedy Space Center and feel the sights and sounds of outer-world travel.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch of X-37B spacecraft on hold ‘until further notice’
Read full article: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch of X-37B spacecraft on hold ‘until further notice’SpaceX delayed the launch its Falcon Heavy rocket to help get the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and U.S. Space Force’s seventh X-37B mission off the ground, the agency announced Monday evening.
‘Life-changing event:’ Navy veteran went from studying music to rocketing into outer space
Read full article: ‘Life-changing event:’ Navy veteran went from studying music to rocketing into outer spaceVeteran Winston E. Scott served over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, with seven of those years spent as a NASA astronaut.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Brevard County residents special ticket offer
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Brevard County residents special ticket offerKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a special ticket discount for Brevard County residents, starting next week.