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TRACK, MODELS, MORE: Tropical Storm Ian expected to strengthen over Caribbean

A warning and 2 advisories in effect for 4 regions in the area

Space News

SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites from Florida coast Saturday

Here’s when and why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid at 14,000 mph

NASA foregoes Artemis I launch attempt in September as Ian threatens Florida

Neptune and rings shine in photos from new space telescope

NASA has released new glamour shots of Neptune, and the planet and its rings haven’t looked this good in decades.

‘All objectives met:’ NASA completes vital test ahead of next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

A crucial test was completed Wednesday to determine whether another launch attempt of the Artemis I mission can happen.

Soyuz rocket launches cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station

The six-month mission marks the first time a U.S. astronaut has launch aboard a Russia spacecraft since Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.

COMMERCIAL CREW PROGRAM UPDATES

Boeing Starliner on rocket ahead of May 19 test launch

NASA and Boeing rolled out the Starliner spacecraft, the competitor to SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, from the factory Wednesday morning ahead of its orbital test flight.

SpaceX building a Starship launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Elon Musk says

Musk says the construction is taking place near Launch Pad 39-A.

TBD: Boeing, NASA determining next launch attempt for Starliner spacecraft

Teams at NASA and Boeing are still determining if they will try and launch the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft Wednesday.

Afternoon storms may hinder Starliner spacecraft liftoff Tuesday

The liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is now scheduled for Tuesday at 1:20 p.m. during an instantaneous launch window.

The American space program is experiencing a new renaissance

NASA astronauts Raja Chair and Doug Wheelock explain how commercial missions are paving the way for the return to the moon.

What’s changed since Boeing’s last attempt to send Starliner to the space station

Boeing will once again attempt to test the capabilities of its Starliner spacecraft.

NASA'S ARTEMIS PROGRAM

NASA foregoes Artemis I launch attempt in September as Ian threatens Florida

It was decided during a meeting Saturday morning that teams would stand down from Tuesday’s planned launch attempt.

‘All objectives met:’ NASA completes vital test ahead of next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

A crucial test was completed Wednesday to determine whether another launch attempt of the Artemis I mission can happen.

Former NASA deputy administrator says Artemis I delays, overruns were entirely preventable

The launch team for the Artemis I moon mission headed back to their stations at the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a final, vital test before the mega rocket is set to launch in a week.

NASA officials prepare for crucial test ahead of Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

NASA officials are preparing for a crucial test that will inform whether they can attempt to launch the Artemis I moon rocket again.

Is NASA’s new Artemis I launch date realistic? Here’s what needs to happen before lift off

NASA said the latest hydrogen leak on its Artemis I moon rocket should now be fixed, but mission managers still have to test it and that’s why the launch team needs the additional time.

NASA prepares for late September Artemis I launch

NASA announced the targeted dates for the cryogenic demonstration test and the next launch opportunities for Artemis I on Monday evening.

ASTRONOMY AND STAR GAZING

Supermoon to steal show on Perseid meteor shower’s peak night

The peak night of the Perseid meteor shower is once again upon us. This year, however, the full moon is going to steal the show on the shower’s peak night.

Out of this world: 5 planets line up in rare sky parade. Here’s when, where to look

What makes this alignment so rare is that the planets are lined up in order from distance from the sun.

Rare planetary alignment continues through end of June. Here’s when it peaks

What makes this alignment so rare is that the planets are lined up in order from distance from the sun.

Here’s when you can see the first Blood Moon eclipse in more than 3 years

This year, Central Florida will be treated to not only two total lunar eclipses, but long-lasting eclipses at that.

All lined up! Planets putting on a show this month in the morning sky

Look up!

Spring kicks off jampacked year for sky watchers

April showers bring May flowers, but the spring months this year will also be treating us to a couple of celestial events.

SPACE EXPLORATION AND TECHNOLOGY

One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to Earth

Before it begins the long trek home NASA will send OSIRIS-REx past the area where it stirred up the asteroid’s surface.

China’s Mars craft enters parking orbit before landing rover

China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered a temporary parking orbit around Mars in anticipation of landing a rover on the red planet in the coming months.

Photos show NASA’s Mars rover coming in for landing

With a help of a bunch of cameras and some spacecraft orbiting Mars the dramatic but flawless landing of a NASA rover on the red planet was recorded.

‘Touchdown confirmed’ NASA rover, helicopter duo land on Mars

Breaking down the dangers NASA’s rover must survive to land on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover is hours away from its daring seven-minute landing on Mars.

Listen for these NASA engineers to call out Mars Perseverance rover landing events

While NASA’s Mars rover is coming in for landing Thursday, there are two engineers’ voices you’ll want to listen out for as the spacecraft carrying the rover completes a series of maneuvers to safely land on the red planet.

TECH STORIES

NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricane

NASA is skipping next week's launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a tropical storm that's expected to become a major hurricane.

Heavy rains, lightning kill at least 36 in northern India

Hazardous weather has killed at least 36 people in northern India over the past 24 hours, including 12 who were struck by lightning.

Approaching storm may delay launch try for NASA moon rocket

NASA's new moon rocket could face more launch delays, this time by tropical weather.

US allows tech firms to boost internet access in Iran

The Treasury Department says it will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran to boost internet access for the Iranian people.

MORE SPACE NEWS

NASA moves ahead with Artemis launch attempt next week despite developing Tropical Depression 9

NASA on Friday said its tanking test for the Artemis I mission rocket earlier this week was “really successful,” and they think the Space Launch System rocket is ready for a new launch attempt.

SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites from Florida coast Saturday

SpaceX on Saturday will attempt to put more Starlink internet satellites in low-Earth orbit with a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

NASA holds Artemis I briefing as weather jeopardizes next launch attempt

The space agency may have more trouble as forecasts show Tropical Depression 9 near the state of Florida on Tuesday, the day of the near Artemis I launch attempt, as a projected major hurricane.

When is the next rocket launch from Florida?

A list of rocket launches to look out for in the coming weeks and months.

Here’s when and why a NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid at 14,000 mph

A NASA spacecraft is about to clobber a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away.

Kennedy Space Center to search for perfect ‘Marstini’ at annual Taste of Space

Some of NASA’s finest will be on hand to search for the perfect Marstini at the annual Taste of Space at Kennedy Space Center next month.

NASA foregoes Artemis I launch attempt in September as Ian threatens Florida

It was decided during a meeting Saturday morning that teams would stand down from Tuesday’s planned launch attempt.

Space Coast Pride Festival returns for 1st time since start of pandemic

The Space Coast Pride Festival and Parade returns this week at a new location in Brevard County.

NASA concludes vital test ahead of next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

A crucial test was completed Wednesday to determine whether another launch attempt of the Artemis I mission can happen.

NASA gives update on vital test ahead of Artemis I launch

NASA gives an update on the cryogenic demonstration test ahead of the next scheduled Artemis I launch attempt.

NASA performs demonstration test ahead of next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

A crucial test is underway Wednesday to determine whether another launch attempt of the Artemis I mission can happen.

NASA performs vital test ahead of next Artemis 1 launch attempt

‘All objectives met:’ NASA completes vital test ahead of next Artemis I moon rocket launch attempt

A crucial test was completed Wednesday to determine whether another launch attempt of the Artemis I mission can happen.

Soyuz rocket launches cosmonauts, NASA astronaut to space station

The six-month mission marks the first time a U.S. astronaut has launch aboard a Russia spacecraft since Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.

Former NASA deputy administrator says Artemis I delays, overruns were entirely preventable

The launch team for the Artemis I moon mission headed back to their stations at the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a final, vital test before the mega rocket is set to launch in a week.

NASA Mars lander captures strikes by 4 incoming space rocks

A NASA lander on Mars has captured the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet's surface.

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket following multiple weather delays

SpaceX on Sunday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday.

Valery Polyakov, man who took longest single trip to space, dies

Russia's space agency says Valery Polyakov, the Soviet cosmonaut who set the record for the longest single spaceflight, has died at age 80.

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket following multiple weather delays

SpaceX on Sunday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a batch of Starlink satellites on Sunday.

Chinese astronauts go on spacewalk from new station

Two Chinese astronauts have completed a spacewalk from a new space station that is due to be completed later this year.