Rare Apollo mission moon rock back in Cyprus after 50 years
The 1.1 gram piece of moon rock was on display Thursday at an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the last of the U.S. manned lunar missions, and the Artemis spacecraft that’s now orbiting the moon. “We have the moon rock, which we feel is perfect timing because it’s 50 years after it was brought to Earth,” said George Danos, president of the Cyprus Space Exploration Organization which is hosting the exhibit. The lunar sample is encased in a plastic globe with an attached plaque underneath a small flag of Cyprus that reads: “This fragment is a portion of a rock from the Taurus Littrow valley of the Moon. It was eventually returned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the U.S. and locked up in a vault. Many lunar samples gifted to other nations have been stolen, destroyed or went missing, Gutheinz said.
wftv.comWhat’s next for Artemis I? NASA’s Orion spacecraft performs moon slingshot en route to Earth
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA’s Orion spacecraft is making its way back to Earth after a final orbital maneuver around the moon. Orion completed its last lunar flyby at 11:43 a.m.Read: Artemis I: 9 things to know about NASA’s mission to return humans to the moonThe spacecraft flew about 79 miles above the moon’s surface just before its rocket burn to head back to Earth. Watch: NASA leaders confirm discovery of artifact from space shuttle ChallengerThis is all part of the Artemis moon mission paving the way for NASA to send astronauts back to the moon. Read: NASA cancels greenhouse gas monitoring satellite due to costOrion is expected to land back on Earth Sunday at 12:40 p.m.Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comNASA’s Artemis 1 moonship reaches record distance from Earth in near-flawless mission
At the halfway point in NASA's Artemis 1 mission, the unpiloted Orion moonship is chalking up a near-flawless flight, mission managers said Monday, beaming back spectacular images of Earth disappearing from view as it was eclipsed by the moon.
UCF and NASA Team Up to Launch Historical Artemis I — KnightNews.com
After its fourth delay, NASA’s Artemis I rocket successfully blasted off and lit up Merritt Island’s dark sky Wednesday morning, making history for NASA and UCF. A force and power not seen before in previous NASA projects; Artemis I is the most powerful rocket ever built by the space agency. In an emotional speech, Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson addressed the launch team right after the historical moment. But before safely sending astronauts to space, NASA wants to understand the risks on our moon’s soil and create solutions to help settle a permanent gateway to the moon. Orion’s journey will last 26 days, but the rocket had already impressed even the experienced NASA administrator, Bill Nelson, who got amazed by the acclaimed launch.
knightnews.comArtemis I: How you can track Orion in real time
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — With NASA’s Artemis I on its mission around the moon, NASA is now giving space lovers a way to track the Orion spacecraft on its historic mission. The Artemis Real-time Orbit Website, or AROW for short, allows users to track the spacecraft’s flight as it happens. Artemis I: How you can track Orion in real time (NASA)NASA engineer Richard Garodnick said the technology used in AROW can be applied to other future space missions. You can access AROW and track Orion here. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 52 NASA Moon Rocket NASA's new moon rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.
wftv.comNASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon after launching from Florida’s Space Coast
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment on Florida’s Space Coast. Several setbacks overnight didn’t hold NASA back from finally launching its new Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis I mission. Photos: NASA launches Artemis 1 moon rocket from Florida’s Space CoastExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 27 NASA launches Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast After multiple delays, the Artemis I successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday. Despite the early morning liftoff at 1:47 a.m., thousands packed into the coast near Kennedy Space Center to see the historic launch. pic.twitter.com/9dBSBzQ6wI — NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) November 16, 2022Thousands cheered as they watched the mega rocket blast off into space.
wftv.comLIVE UPDATES: Artemis I moon rocket launch window hours away
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis I mission. The two-hour launch window opens at 1:04 a.m., marking the third Artemis launch attempt. The 25-day uncrewed flight around the moon will test the capabilities of both the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. The SLS liquid hydrogen tank is being topped off and will continue to be replenished as the liquid oxygen tank continues filling. pic.twitter.com/CZ988YUnzV — NASA_SLS (@NASA_SLS) November 15, 2022Video: NASA set for launch of Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission.
wftv.com‘All hands on deck’ for Titusville restaurant open for overnight Artemis I launch
At Pier 220 under the A. Max Brewer Bridge, Pier 220 General Manager Samantha Ablan said even though Wednesday’s Artemis I launch attempt is at 1:04 a.m., the restaurant with a direct view of Kennedy Space Center and launch pad 39B expects to stay open late.
NASA’s next moonshot: Artemis 1 rocket on track to launch this week
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA meteorologists are predicting favorable weather conditions for Wednesday’s first-ever Artemis I launch. The launch will kick off a series of lunar missions to return humans to the moon for the first time in over 50 years. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket, known as SLS for Space Launch System, is the most powerful ever built by NASA. The mission, Artemis 1, is the first of several missions that are expected over the decade. NASA plans at least four Artemis missions and is expected to launch several support missions along the way.
wftv.comNASA preps for third attempt to launch Artemis 1 rocket next week
The agency is aiming to launch its massive Artemis moon rocket next Monday. Watch: Subtropical Storm Nicole forms near Bahamas; raises flooding, coastal damage concerns in FloridaNASA rolled out the rocket to its launch pad last week. Read: NASA’s moon rocket returns to pad for next launch attemptIt scrubbed two other attempts after a faulty sensor and a liquid hydrogen leak. The Artemis 1 mission plans to pave the way to send astronauts back to the surface of the moon. Read: Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at MarsChannel 9 will have continuing coverage of the Artemis 1 mission on Eyewitness News.
wftv.comArtemis I begins rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — For the fourth time this year, NASA’s Artemis I has begun the slow process of rolling out to the historic Launch Complex 39B. Hurricane Ian forced NASA to move SLS and Orion to safety inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, delaying NASA’s most recent launch attempt. READ: NASA’s next moonshot: What you should know about the Artemis lunar programArtemis I is an uncrewed flight test around the moon. READ: Artemis I: 9 things to know about NASA’s mission to return humans to the moonNASA is on target to launch its uncrewed mission around the moon on Nov. 14. Read: NASA hopes Artemis mission will inspire diversity, inclusion in future of spaceVIDEO: Artemis I rollout set for overnight at Kennedy Space Center Artemis I rollout set for overnight at Kennedy Space CenterClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comNASA to move Artemis 1 rocket to VAB over Hurricane Ian concerns
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Due to the possible impacts of Hurricane Ian, NASA has decided to move its Artemis 1 rocket back to the safety of the Vehicle Assembly Building. NASA announced Monday that it will move its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the VAB. Concerns from the storm have already caused NASA to stand down on a launch opportunity that was originally open on Tuesday. LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Ian strengthens, tropical storm watches issued for parts of Central FloridaThe mega moon rocket will begin its 4-mile trek back to the VAB starting at 11 p.m.NASA officials said the trip will take eight to 12 hours. Read: NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricaneThe rocket has been on the launchpad since its first launch attempt last month.
wftv.comNASA conducting critical test on repairs made to mega moon rocket
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA is conducting a critical test of its mega moon rocket Wednesday. Original report: NASA planning critical test ahead of next Artemis I launch attemptThe agency started fueling the Space Launch System rocket at 7:15 a.m. This will help make sure there are no leaks like the one that caused them to scrub the second launch attempt for the Artemis 1 mission. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comNASA continues work toward late-September launch for Artemis I
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA is making headway toward its third Artemis I launch on the Space Coast. NASA still needs to make sure those repairs worked, and the agency must also resolve an issue involving the certification of the SLS rocket’s flight termination system. NASA teams have replaced the seals on the SLS rocket’s core stage that were associated with a liquid hydrogen leak that forced the scrub of the agency’s second Artemis I launch attempt. READ: Scrubbed Artemis I launch: What’s next? NASA is still eyeing a third launch attempt for the first integrated flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft before the end of the month.
wftv.comArtemis I update: Crews to replace quick disconnect seal on SLS while on launch pad, NASA says
NASA announced on Tuesday evening that they have decided to replace the quick disconnect seal between the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line on the mobile launcher and the Space Launch System rocket while at the launch pad.