Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base.

Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base.

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, NASA and others are hosting an event celebrating all things flight and space exploration, according to the agency’s website. The event will show everything from Thunderbirds, to the Artemis III astronauts, and other special exhibits.

Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting a three-day festival of all things aerospace and the future of transportation. MAX POWER runs through Sunday and features three different park experiences, with exhibits, air shows, parades, meet-and-greets, tours and more.

Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.

Looking for weekend plans? Here are six things to do around Central Florida Nov. 6-8, 2026, including Maker Faire Orlando, MAX POWER at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Halifax Art Festival, and more.

A piece of space history is about to change hands. Neil Armstrong’s in-flight coveralls - the suit he wore while training for the Apollo 11 mission - are going up for auction next week through the American Space Museum in Titusville.

SpaceX is setting up for a late-night rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Thursday.

SpaceX’s Crew-13 successfully docked with the International Space Station Thursday night after completing one of the fastest U.S. flights to the orbiting laboratory.

Four space travelers departed for the International Space Station Thursday as part of NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission, with plans for a six-month mission.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is set to launch no earlier than 11:10 a.m. Thursday from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying astronauts Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station.

NASA and Boeing said Monday that Starliner could return to flight as early as December, marking a major step for the spacecraft after a troubled test mission left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the International Space Station for more than nine months.

NASA and Boeing are expected to provide a critical update on the future of the company’s Starliner spacecraft. This comes nearly two years after the vehicle’s most recent crewed mission ended with astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station for months. The briefing is set for 3 p.m. NASA and Boeing leaders are expected to discuss Starliner’s development, the spacecraft’s next flight and plans for future crewed missions.

Saturday is a chance to see NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission astronauts talk about what they expect as they get ready to take off next week. The astronauts are expected to land at Kennedy Space Center in the late morning or early afternoon on Saturday.

News 6 television coverage on September 11, 2001 documented how the terrorist attacks affected Central Florida — from the quiet terminals at Orlando International Airport to the closure of area theme parks and heightened security at Kennedy Space Center.

Sen. Ashley Moody and Rep. Mike Haridopolos — both Republican U.S. lawmakers from Florida — led the delegation in a letter to the president and NASA administrator offering Florida as the academy’s future home.

NASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe.

A Falcon Heavy rocket is set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center Sunday morning, carrying the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — NASA’s next great observatory and the successor to Hubble and James Webb.

A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms.

The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry.

Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted.

A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers last year.

Artemis: A Celebration of Exploration runs Friday through Sunday and features collector’s Artemis II crew trading cards available while supplies last.

Isaacman laid out the agency’s timeline over the weekend on CBS’s Face the Nation, offering a detailed look at how NASA plans to pull off a 2028 moon landing through its Artemis program.

Central Florida's theme parks and attractions — including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland and more — are celebrating America's 250th birthday on July 4 with fireworks, special events, character experiences, and ticket deals.

Spectators 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.

The 85-minute launch window opens at 10:13 a.m. The ViaSat-3 F3 mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX 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.

As 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.

Less than 24 hours after the historic Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center, another rocket took off from Florida's Space Coast.

The 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.

The 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.

With 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.

Four astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.

With 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.

Visitors headed to Florida’s Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch on Wednesday may be in for a special surprise.

The 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.

Everything 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.

The countdown has begun toward humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years.

As 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.

NASA’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.

The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site.

NASA 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.

The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site.

The 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's moon rocket is back at the launch pad following hangar repairs.

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.

NASA announces a major overhaul of the space agency’s moon mission.

NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs.

NASA 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's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs.

NASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, almost certain to bump astronauts' lunar trip into spring.

NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test.

Spend 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 has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts.

The 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's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel.

NASA 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 has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years.

Mission: Astronaut features six immersive zones where guests can train like astronauts, conduct experiments, and explore the future of space travel.

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago.

Kids 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.

NASA's giant new moon rocket is finally at the launch pad.

NASA completed the roll out of its largest, most powerful rocket ever to its launch pad on Saturday.

NASA is inviting the public to add their names to the Artemis II mission in a creative way.

Playalinda Beach changed its hours of operation in preparation for NASA’s Artemis II launch next month.

NASA 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.

Here's an updated calendar of rocket launches on Florida's Space Coast.

In 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.

Whether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.

Guests 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.

The competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.

The 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.

Another batch of Starlink internet satellites are to be launched from Florida to low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX scrubbed its Sunday attempt to launch another Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center.

A 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.

SpaceX will send more satellites into orbit from Florida.

The 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.

SpaceX launched a Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX on Friday will launch Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX on Friday launched Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center,

Kennedy 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.

The 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.

Moonbeams 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.

A cluster of space weather satellites has blasted off to cast fresh eyes on solar storms.

A 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.

SpaceX has announced plans for its next NASA-affiliated mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX is working to move rocket launches into “airport-like operations” by investing in new infrastructure.

With climate change comes rising sea levels, and that means many parts of Florida are expected to return to the seas.

SpaceX is targeting the launch of 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

As 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.

SpaceX will try to launch another Starlink mission to low-Earth orbit.

As 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.

SpaceX will attempt to launch another X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission for the U.S. Space Force.

Russia’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.

NASA and SpaceX successfully launch Crew-11 to the space station from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

It’s a last-minute weather scrub for SpaceX’s latest crew launch for NASA.

NASA and SpaceX are on target for a crewed launch to the International Space Station.

The Trump administration has made it harder for people, local and state governments to find critical climate change reports.