Blue Origin gains access to launch pad after rocket explosion to assess damage
Read full article: Blue Origin gains access to launch pad after rocket explosion to assess damageSo far, Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp says the big support tower at Launch Complex 36 is damaged after a New Glenn Rocket exploded last week, and will need repairs. The propellant farm, oxygen, liquid hydrogen and liquefied natural gas tanks are all in good shape, and the water tower is also in good shape.
New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral: What went wrong, what’s next for Blue Origin
Read full article: New Glenn rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral: What went wrong, what’s next for Blue OriginBlue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Thursday night.
Crowds return to Space Coast as rocket launches continue after Blue Origin explosion
Read full article: Crowds return to Space Coast as rocket launches continue after Blue Origin explosionSpectators gathered in Titusville to watch a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launch Friday evening, less than 24 hours after a Blue Origin New Glenn explosion. Visitors praised the resilience of the space industry as two successful launches lifted off from the Cape following the mishap.
Blue Origin rocket explosion startles Cape Canaveral residents
Read full article: Blue Origin rocket explosion startles Cape Canaveral residentsAn explosion lit up the sky over Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the night and shaking residents as far as 10 miles from the launch pads. Dozens of people who live near the site say they didn’t just hear the blast but felt it.
‘Not happy about it:’ HOA could cut down neighborhood oak trees over foundation concerns
Read full article: ‘Not happy about it:’ HOA could cut down neighborhood oak trees over foundation concernsOak trees may be highly appealing, but at the Solana on the River condos, a fight could be brewing over cutting them down because of foundation concerns.
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.
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.
Early morning liftoff from the Space Coast
Read full article: Early morning liftoff 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.
Hurricane expo prepares Cape Canaveral for upcoming season
Read full article: Hurricane expo prepares Cape Canaveral for upcoming seasonIs hurricane complacency a problem in Florida? Officials in Cape Canaveral think so; that's why, for the second year in a row, the city held a hurricane expo for its residents. Officials with the National Weather Service and other disaster experts met with residents to urge them to be prepared for hurricane season.
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.
SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this year
Read full article: SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this yearSpaceX says it has the rights to buy artificial intelligence coding tool Cursor for $60 billion later this year as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company looks for ways to compete with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI ahead of a planned Wall Street debut.
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.
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.
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Read full article: Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first timeScientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.
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.
‘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.
WATCH LIVE: NASA to provide Artemis II mission update
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA to provide Artemis II mission updateIn just about 48 hours, the four grave souls who’ve now flown farther away from the Earth than anyone are set to splash down capping off a human spaceflight mission for the ages.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
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.
How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?
Read full article: How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?The Artemis II launch is set for Wednesday evening with favorable weather and mostly clear skies. Much of Central Florida should see the rocket, with its roar possibly carrying inland after liftoff.
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 mission highlights human limits of deep space travel
Read full article: Artemis II mission highlights human limits of deep space travelAstronauts aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission will travel beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, exposing them to what experts call galactic cosmic radiation, according to experts.
WATCH LIVE: NASA officials provide update on Artemis II mission
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: NASA officials provide update on Artemis II missionIt will be one of the most dangerous parts of Artemis II, and not everyone thinks NASA should trust the astronauts’ lives to a heat shield that was damaged the last time it re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere.
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 ignites new era for historic Space Coast
Read full article: Artemis II ignites new era for historic Space CoastThe first launch-watching tourists who came here in the ‘60s could, if they were so bold, find the internationally famous astronauts simply hanging out at local motels after their long days of training.
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.
‘A very big deal:’ Artemis II astronauts to pave way for moon landing
Read full article: ‘A very big deal:’ Artemis II astronauts to pave way for moon landingPeople are going to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, and to build off the success of the Artemis I uncrewed flight test a few years ago, the program’s first astronauts will have to do a lot more than just enjoying the view.
Brevard beach renourishment after 2022 hurricanes could finish within weeks
Read full article: Brevard beach renourishment after 2022 hurricanes could finish within weeksAlmost four years after two major hurricanes damaged Brevard County’s coastline, a massive beach renourishment project could finally be close to wrapping up.
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.
Cape Canaveral considers options if large rockets, including SpaceX’s Starship, damage homes
Read full article: Cape Canaveral considers options if large rockets, including SpaceX’s Starship, damage homesCape Canaveral discusses the idea of what options would be available if the coast dealt with any damage from launches of larger rockets.
Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies say
Read full article: Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies sayAn Indian man was taken into custody this week after he was caught molesting an underage girl on a Royal Caribbean cruise, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plant
Read full article: Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plantA new meeting about a controversial proposal to build a liquefied natural gas plant is set for Wednesday night at Cape Canaveral’s Community Center.
Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to public
Read full article: Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to publicThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has quite the history in Central Florida contributing to oceanic navigation and the space program.
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
Read full article: Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crewThe International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts.
New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
Read full article: New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuationThe replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station.
Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fall
Read full article: Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fallThe Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival brings in tourists from around the country, and they fill hotel rooms during a traditionally slow part of the season. But that success may be in jeopardy. Studies show there are fewer birds to watch.
No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA says
Read full article: No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA saysNASA’s associate administrator, the agency’s highest ranking civil servant, says there’s no pressure to launch a long-awaited crewed mission around the moon following a new delay to the lunar fly-by.
No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA says
Read full article: No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA saysNASA’s associate administrator, the agency’s highest ranking civil servant, says there’s no pressure to launch a long-awaited crewed mission around the moon following a new delay to the lunar fly-by.
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 delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Read full article: NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch siteNASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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.
Brevard school board votes to close Cape View Elementary amid enrollment decline
Read full article: Brevard school board votes to close Cape View Elementary amid enrollment declineThe Brevard Public Schools Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to close Cape View Elementary School, the only public school in Cape Canaveral, following years of declining enrollment.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Read full article: NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returningNASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.
Brevard County School Board to vote on whether to close Cape View Elementary School
Read full article: Brevard County School Board to vote on whether to close Cape View Elementary SchoolThe district is considering closing Cape View Elementary School in Cape Canaveral because of a decline in enrollment.
‘A shame:’ Marina closing this year to make way for new cruise terminal at Port Canaveral
Read full article: ‘A shame:’ Marina closing this year to make way for new cruise terminal at Port CanaveralSince 2024, Port Canaveral has stated it will not renew the Cape Marina’s 50-year lease at the port when it expires this year because the world’s busiest cruise port wants to build a new cruise terminal in its marina district.
Cape Canaveral council pleads with Brevard County not to close city’s only school
Read full article: Cape Canaveral council pleads with Brevard County not to close city’s only schoolCape Canaveral city leaders got their shot at convincing the Brevard County school board not to close Cape Canaveral’s only school on Tuesday, saying if the city loses the school, it also effectively loses its identity.
Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victim
Read full article: Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victimA Cape Canaveral man accused of defrauding an elderly victim was arrested after a monthlong investigation, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.
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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard CountyA 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.