SpaceX wins approval to redevelop historic pad for Starship flights from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX wins approval to redevelop historic pad for Starship flights from Florida coastThe Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for Starship-Super Heavy operations, paving the way for dozens of launches and landings each year from Florida’s Space Coast.
Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclist
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclistA 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for after being convicted of DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in 2018, according to a news release.
‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school merger
Read full article: ‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school mergerSuperintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is meeting with families at the two schools to learn more about how they feel about possibly closing Cape View Elementary and doubling the enrollment at Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach.
Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Read full article: Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASAStrong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket.
‘Gonna start losing sleep:’ Central Florida tourists worry flight restrictions could impact going home
Read full article: ‘Gonna start losing sleep:’ Central Florida tourists worry flight restrictions could impact going homeFrom the airports to the seaports, a lot of Central Florida vacationers going on cruise at Port Canaveral get to the coast through Orlando International Airport, but some of those passengers are now worrying over whether they’ll return home on time.
‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA says
Read full article: ‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA saysWith the government shutdown extending into a second month, there are some new concerns about how the space industry could be impacted.
‘Reached a breaking point:’ Port Canaveral growth causing stress to local community, mayor says
Read full article: ‘Reached a breaking point:’ Port Canaveral growth causing stress to local community, mayor saysTension may be building between what’s become one of Central Florida’s largest economic engines, and the city it calls home.
Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school open
Read full article: Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school openDuring a town hall-style meeting at city hall, concerned parents of the 270 students who could be relocated from Cape View Elementary to Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach, spoke before the Cape Canaveral city council and BPS superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell, who was in attendance as well.
Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral school
Read full article: Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral schoolIn a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.
Space Coast NASA employees hope to keep working through government shutdown
Read full article: Space Coast NASA employees hope to keep working through government shutdownSome NASA employees on the Space Coast are hopeful they’ll continue working for as long as the government shutdown in Washington lasts.
Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshore
Read full article: Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshorePort Canaveral cruises departed as scheduled Monday as dangerous beach and marine conditions began setting in from Tropical Storm Imelda.
Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space CoastULA’s Atlas V rocket is set to deliver another batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit for Amazon on Thursday morning, according to the company.
Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue
Read full article: Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issueA supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown.
Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station
Read full article: Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space StationA newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.
‘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.
Ironworkers union breaks ground on new Orlando training center to tackle skilled-labor shortage
Read full article: Ironworkers union breaks ground on new Orlando training center to tackle skilled-labor shortageA new training center in Orlando aims to ensure Central Florida's workforce of skilled ironworkers continues to grow.
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.
WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from FloridaSpaceX announced that it is gearing up for another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast this weekend.
Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Read full article: Private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland and HungaryThe first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary are back on Earth.
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.
No injuries reported after 4 rescued from burning sailboat off Cape Canaveral
Read full article: No injuries reported after 4 rescued from burning sailboat off Cape CanaveralFour people aboard a burning sailboat were safely rescued by a bystander’s boat on Saturday, according to Cape Canaveral Fire Rescue.
Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Here’s what it offers
Read full article: Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Here’s what it offersThe food hall has a mobile ordering system where guests can browse all the vendors’ menus and pay at one location, according to a news release.
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.
FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flight
Read full article: FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flightThe Federal Aviation Administration is demanding an accident investigation into the out-of-control Starship flight by SpaceX.
SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over Florida
Read full article: SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over FloridaSpaceX will attempt its ninth test flight of Starship from Texas, marking the first test flight since it broke apart and its explosion could be seen from Florida.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day events in Central Florida ‘respect and honor those who fell’
Read full article: PHOTOS: Memorial Day events in Central Florida ‘respect and honor those who fell’As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.
Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happens
Read full article: Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happensSpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:22 p.m. However, sunset is expected at 8:04 p.m. News 6 meteorologists say the timing may be just right for space jellyfish, if the weather plays along. Here's what they are.
Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to Venus
Read full article: Soviet-era spacecraft is set to plunge to Earth a half-century after its failed launch to VenusA Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus in the 1970s is expected to soon plunge uncontrolled back to Earth.
SpaceX launches first rocket of Monday doubleheader from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches first rocket of Monday doubleheader from Florida’s Space CoastIt could be a double showing of rocket launches on Florida’s Space Coast as SpaceX is looking to launch two missions on Monday.