SpaceX to send OneWeb Launch 16 mission into orbit Sunday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is scheduled to launch the OneWeb Launch 16 mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this weekend. The launch window is at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday. The Falcon 9 rocket will liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40. Read: WATCH: SpaceX launches 1st rocket of 2023, lands booster at Florida’s Space CoastFalcon 9′s first stage will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zone 1 at the Space Force Station. ©2022 Cox Media Group
wftv.comSpaceX set for early Wednesday morning Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida Space Coast
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is aiming to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast early Wednesday morning. SpaceX officials said a launch window will open at 4:30 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Watch: Crew announced for private moon mission aboard SpaceX’s StarshipThe launch will be in support of SpaceX’s Starlink program. Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationOfficials said the weather conditions are better than 90% in favor of the launch. Watch: ‘Magnifique’: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastClick 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.comSpaceX set to launch Falcon 9 with satellites on Saturday afternoon
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Saturday. They are targeting to send off 54 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. The first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The launch window is at 4:32 p.m.Watch: NASA cancels spacewalk after leak discovered from docked Russian spacecraftIf the launches begin on time, Channel 9 will have live coverage of both launches on Eyewitness News. 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.
wftv.comSpaceX set for back-to-back rocket launches Friday from Florida’s Space Coast
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX has scheduled two back-to-back rocket launches from Florida’s Space Coast on Friday. Officials said the two Falcon 9 rocket launches will possibly only be minutes apart. The second launch will be just 18 minutes later and will fly another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationBoth launches will lift off from separate launch pads at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. If the launches begin on time, Channel 9 will have live coverage of both launches on Eyewitness News.
wftv.comDevelopers look to ‘launch’ Volusia County into space program with new industrial park
EDGEWATER, Fla. — As the space program continues to grow along Florida’s Space Coast so does the demand for facilities to support launch efforts. A newly announced joint venture between Tampa-based Onicx Group and Aries Capital hopes to fill that need and bring the space program to Volusia County. Read: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida breaks ground on new robotics roomThe Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne, a 1 million-square-foot facility will sit on 83 acres near 10th Street and Parktowne Boulevard in Edgewater. Scott Claiborne, director of development at Onicx Group, said the timing was right to expand into Volusia County. Developers said the Space Coast Industrial Park at Parktowne is projected to break ground in early 2023.
wftv.comSpaceX moves Falcon 9 rocket launch to Thursday at Kennedy Space Center
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is waiting a little longer for a launch from Florida’s Space Coast. The company had planned to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday evening. Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationThe rocket is now set to launch at 5:27 p.m. on Thursday. Read: Musk’s company aims to soon test brain implant in peopleThe rocket will carry 40 satellites into orbit for the communications company OneWeb. Read: SpaceX breaks record with 3 launches in 36 hoursChannel 9 will have live coverage of the rocket launch if it happens and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
wftv.comSpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket carrying Dragon cargo from Kennedy Space Center
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — After some delays, you might be able to catch a launch this weekend. SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday, carrying a Dragon cargo capsule from Kennedy Space Center. Read: ‘Magnifique’: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastThe rocket is set to blast off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:20 p.m.Read: Brevard Public Schools superintendent to leave position, search for new leader starts soonThis cargo will help deliver science equipment and supplies to the crew at the International Space Station, including a study to grow dwarf tomatoes in space. Read: Brevard Zoo to release 2 rescued sea turtles Wednesday in Cocoa BeachChannel 9 will stream the launch live here. Watch this video of the Artemis mission below:VIDEO: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment on Florida’s Space Coast.
wftv.comOrion spacecraft completes close flyby of moon. Here’s what’s next
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its closest flyby of the moon earlier Monday, coming within just 81 miles of the lunar surface. Now, Orion is preparing to enter an elliptical orbit around the moon where its systems will be put to the test. READ: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon after launching from Florida’s Space CoastLater this week, teams plan to place Orion into a distant retrograde orbit that will take it 40,000 miles past the moon before its return to Earth, allowing teams to test out the spacecraft’s system. The Artemis 1 mission is expected to conclude on Dec. 11, when Orion splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, but not before a major test of the spacecraft’s heat shield during re-entry. READ: ‘We are going’: Artemis I successfully blasts off from Cape CanaveralVIDEO: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment on Florida’s Space Coast.
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.comSpace plane landing at Kennedy Space Center likely source for mysterious sonic boom
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — We now know what likely caused the “sonic boom” that was heard by many Saturday morning at Florida’s Space Coast. Boeing confirmed its X-37B autonomous orbital test vehicle landed at the Kennedy Space Center. Watch: Winter Garden Challenge 22 Walk supports veterans with post-traumatic stressIt spent a record 908 days in orbit, after being launched for a sixth mission in May 2020. Read: Orlando to host 2024 U.S. Olympic Team TrialsIn total, the reusable space plane has flown over 1.3 billion miles. ©2022 Cox Media Group
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 rollout set for overnight at Kennedy Space Center
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — On Thursday, NASA teams will start arriving at the Kennedy Space Center for the next rollout of the agency’s Mega Moon rocket and Orion spacecraft. NASA is on target to launch its uncrewed mission around the moon on Nov. 14. READ: ‘Magnifique’: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastHurricane Ian forced NASA to move SLS and Orion to safety inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, delaying NASA’s most recent launch attempt. NASA is keeping a close eye on the weather and has a couple of backup dates on the calendar: Nov. 16 and Nov. 19. Photos: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastVideo: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning from Florida’s Space Coast.
wftv.com‘Magnifique’: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space Coast
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning from Florida’s Space Coast. The rocket lifted a French telecommunications satellite into orbit at 1:22 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationThe launch was originally set for 11:30 p.m. Wednesday but was delayed for nearly two hours. Photos: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastSpaceX said the delay was needed to finish all of its pre-flight checks. SpaceX plans to launch another Falcon 9 rocket next week.
wftv.comSpaceX set to launch rocket carrying French satellite Wednesday night from Florida’s Space Coast
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida’s Space Coast will remain busy Wednesday night as SpaceX prepares to launch a Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX will attempt to launch a French telecommunications satellite into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Watch: Satellite manufacturer scrubs plans for Florida expansion; see where they’re heading insteadThe launch window opens at 11:26 p.m.Read: SpaceX ferries astronauts back to Earth after half-year awayThis launch comes a day after SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket Tuesday morning. Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationChannel 9 will have live coverage of SpaceX’s Wednesday night launch on Eyewitness News. 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.
wftv.comSatellite manufacturer scrubs plans for Florida expansion. Here’s where they’re heading instead
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A satellite manufacturer that had big plans for Florida’s Space Coast has made a decision to expand in California instead. Terran Orbital proposed bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs to Central Florida in partnership with Space Florida, investing $300 million to build the largest satellite manufacturing facility in the world. READ: SpaceX aiming for first Falcon 9 Heavy launch in yearsAccording to a news release from the company, “Terran Orbital’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, which were originally planned for expansion on Florida’s Space Coast in partnership with Space Florida, have been accelerated and will not be based in Irvine, California.”Terran Orbital received a $100 million investment form Lockheed Martin that includes a new strategic cooperation agreement that allows the company to pursue a wider degree of opportunities with Lockheed Martin. READ: New Developments: Lakoona Beach coming soon to the Melbourne areaVIDEO: ‘World’s first space tourist’ leaving Earth again, this time with his wife ‘World’s first space tourist’ leaving Earth again, this time with his wifeClick 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.comTONIGHT: SpaceX plans to launch Galaxy satellite from Cape Canaveral after multiple delays
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX will plan another launch attempt of Galaxy satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Saturday. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Intelsat G-33/G-34 missions from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Station. The 70-minute launch window will open at 7:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Rocket and payload are in good health—teams are working toward tomorrow’s 69-minute launch window opening at 7:06 p.m. WATCH: ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape CanaveralVideo: NASA, SpaceX launches Crew-5 mission to International Space Station NASA and SpaceX launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
wftv.comTONIGHT: SpaceX to launch galaxy mission from Cape Canaveral after delay
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX will plan another launch attempt of Galaxy satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Friday. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Intelsat G-33/G-34 missions from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Station. The launch window will open at 7:06 p.m. Eastern Time and last over an hour. ET — SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 6, 2022Read: WATCH: NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-5 mission to International Space StationThe first stage booster from the Falcon 9 rocket will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. WATCH: ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape CanaveralVideo: NASA, SpaceX launches Crew-5 mission to International Space Station NASA and SpaceX launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
wftv.comTonight: SpaceX plans to launch galaxy mission from Space Coast
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX plans to launch the Galaxy satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Thursday. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Intelsat G-33/G-34 missions from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Station. Read: WATCH: NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-5 mission to International Space StationThe launch window will open at 7:06 p.m. and last about an hour. Read: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission: Meet the astronauts who flew into space todayThe first stage booster from the Falcon 9 rocket will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the Crew 5 launch here:Video: NASA, SpaceX launches Crew-5 mission to International Space Station NASA and SpaceX launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
wftv.comTonight: SpaceX to make 2nd attempt at launching Falcon 9 rocket
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX will make a second attempt at launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Wednesday evening. The company plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch is scheduled for 9:48 p.m.Read: SpaceX, T-Mobile try to connect remote areas with satellitesAnother Falcon 9 rocket launch for Starlink took off Saturday night. Starlink’s mission is to create a global network of satellites to provide high-speed internet access. Read: NASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space StationChannel 9 will have live coverage and updates on the launch on Eyewitness News.
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.comSpaceX aims for Falcon 9 rocket launch Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is set for another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday. Read: SpaceX, T-Mobile try to connect remote areas with satellitesThe company is planning to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The weather forecast is 60% favorable for the launch, which is set for 10:10 p.m.Read: NASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space StationThis comes after another Falcon 9 rocket launch for Starlink took off Saturday night. Starlink’s mission is to create a global network of satellites to provide high-speed internet access. Read: FCC denies SpaceX nearly $1B bid to deliver Starlink internet to rural USChannel 9 will have live coverage and updates on the launch on Eyewitness News.
wftv.comSpaceX aims for Falcon 9 rocket launch this weekend
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — People at Florida’s Space Coast may see a rocket launch this weekend. Read: SpaceX, T-Mobile try to connect remote areas with satellitesSpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday night. The rocket launch is set for 7:41 p.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Read: NASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space StationSpaceX said Starlink is a network of satellites that provide wireless internet. Channel 9 will have live coverage of the rocket launch when it happens.
wftv.comBrevard County businesses hope for another boost from next Artemis I launch attempt
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA is working to set a new timeline for its third launch attempt of the Artemis I mission. Read: NASA scrubs 2nd attempt to launch Artemis I moon rocketNASA is set to update the launch’s timeline later this week, but the last update said the next attempt will likely be in October. Read: Spectators camp out for historic Artemis I launchAn October attempt, she said, could bring more visitors back in the fall. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Thousands of sightseers are setup and ready to watch NASA’s launch of Artemis I. VIDEO: No date set for 3rd Artemis launch attempt The Artemis I mission will remain grounded for now while NASA works to address the problem that caused another scrub.
wftv.comWhat’s expected after the Artemis I launch? ‘Gridlock,’ ‘bumper-to-bumper traffic’
, Fla. — People along the Space Coast have already staked out their spots for the Artemis I launch set for Saturday afternoon. Brevard County leaders said they’re expecting 400,000 people to show up to see the launch, twice as many as first expected for the first attempt. READ: NASA wrapping up final preparations for Artemis I launchSome folks had their spots last week, and they’ve been patiently waiting for the launch ever since. READ: Spectators camp out for historic Artemis I launchExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Thousands of sightseers are setup and ready to watch NASA’s launch of Artemis I. “When the launch is over, (then) you’re going to see the gridlock, you’re to see the bumper-to-bumper traffic,” said Don Walker, Brevard County communications director.
wftv.com‘It’s booming’: Florida’s Space Coast is roaring with rocket launches
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A decade ago, Florida’s Space Coast was in the doldrums. Nowadays, the county’s unemployment rate is under 3%, and the Space Coast is humming with jobs and space launches. Several launches a month are now taking place along the Space Coast, with SpaceX launching its Starlink internet satellites every few weeks. NASA budgets from the White House and Congress greatly impacted life on the Space Coast, he said. Jessica Costa, owner of C’s Waffles restaurant in Titusville, remembers how quiet the Space Coast became following the end of the space shuttle program.
wftv.comOnce in the doldrums, Florida coast hums with space launches
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — A decade ago, Florida's Space Coast was in the doldrums. Nowadays, the county's unemployment rate is under 3%, and the Space Coast is humming with jobs and space launches. Several launches a month are now taking place along the Space Coast, with Space X launching its Starlink internet satellites every few weeks. NASA budgets from the White House and Congress greatly impacted life on the Space Coast, he said. Jessica Costa, owner of C’s Waffles restaurant in Titusville, remembers how quiet the Space Coast became following the end of the space shuttle program.
wftv.comNASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space Station
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Florida’s Space Coast is about to get even busier. Watch: NASA sets new launch date for Artemis I moon rocketNASA awarded SpaceX a major contract this week for more crewed missions from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX will get $1.4 billion for five more Crew Dragon spacecraft launches to the International Space Station. Read: SpaceX, T-Mobile try to connect remote areas with satellitesThe deal extends the agreement between SpaceX and NASA until 2030. NASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space StationClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.
wftv.comPartly cloudy and hot Thursday as storm chances remain in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is forecast to be hot and partly cloudy on Thursday. Read: Here’s where you can score free cake in Central Florida on ThursdayThe average high temperature for our area should reach around 94 degrees. Forecast models are also showing increased chances of rain on the east coast of Florida by the weekend. The storm system may get a name Thursday or Friday. The Quiet Hurricane Season will get a Named Storm Soonhttps://t.co/BR1syFPNXs — Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) August 31, 2022Thankfully the storm system is out in the open sea and is not threatening Florida.
wftv.comVisitors travel to Space Coast a day before historic Artemis I launch
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Crowds started to form Sunday ahead of the historic Artemis I launch, especially at Kirk Point Park in Titusville. Read: NASA: Artemis is still a go despite several lightning strikes near the launchpadTerry and Claudia Downs said they drove their camper to Titusville from the Villages. “It’s amazing that they’re gonna go back to the moon, you know,” Claudia Downs said. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Space Coast drivers should expect traffic issues during launch of Artemis I at KSCRead: Space Coast drivers should expect traffic issues during launch of Artemis I at KSCTerry Downs said they were in high school when they watched a man go to the moon for the first time. Read: Official countdown for Artemis I mission has begunWhile it may have been a small crowd on the Space Coast, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to see the Artemis I launch.
wftv.comSpace Coast drivers should expect traffic issues during launch of Artemis I at KSC
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Tens of thousands of visitors will head to Florida’s Space Coast on Monday for the launch of Artemis I. Florida’s Space Coast of Tourism said visitors should expect traffic delays and lane closures surrounding the historic launch. Photos: Space Coast drivers should expect traffic issues during launch of Artemis I at KSCExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Space Coast drivers should expect traffic issues during launch of Artemis I at KSCHowever, there are plenty of locations in Titusville, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach to view the launch. Watch: NASA releases ghostly sound recorded from black holePort Canaveral’s Jetty Park will open at 5 a.m. until it reaches capacity on launch day. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.
wftv.comNASA: Artemis is still a go despite several lightning strikes near the launchpad
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA officials said things appear to be on schedule for Monday’s launch of Artemis I, despite some tense moments after several lightning strikes near the launch pad Saturday afternoon. Crews worked throughout the night testing systems on the SLS and other parts of the spacecraft, ensuring there wasn’t any damage. Read: Official countdown for Artemis I mission has begunNASA test director Jeff Spalding said the 600-foot lightning towers near the launch pad did their job, keeping lightning away from the rocket and spacecraft. Overnight, we powered-up @NASA_SLS’s core stage components for the #Artemis I launch, including the avionics boxes located inside the core stage. The boxes are connected to various sensors and flight computers to command and control the rocket during tanking, liftoff, and ascent.
wftv.comOfficial countdown for Artemis I mission has begun
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — There’s been a lot of excitement with the upcoming Artemis I mission on the Space Coast. The Artemis I uncrewed flight test around the moon will prepare NASA for future flights with astronauts. Read: Final inspections underway ahead of Artemis I launch, countdown begins SaturdayMuch of the agency’s future space exploration depends on this mission and the successful test of new space technology. And the Artemis I mission will be used as a “proving ground” for future human exploration of Mars and a safe journey for the future crew on Artemis II. Read: Brevard County officials: Expect traffic delays on Space Coast for Artemis 1 launch“This is something that has not been done in 50 years and is incredibly difficult,” said Mike Sarafin, the Artemis mission manager.
wftv.comCrews prepare for Artemis I launch with help from Lockheed Martin
NASA’s moon rocket and the Orion spacecraft are on the pad and ready for launch. In just three days, Artemis 1 will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center on an uncrewed mission around the moon. This mission will demonstrate the capabilities of NASA’s SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond. Read: Final inspections underway ahead of Artemis I launch, countdown begins Saturday“We’re developing a capability — we owe to the American people some product,” said NASA astronaut Victor Glover. There are more than 3,000 companies in total that have contributed, including Lockheed Martin, the Orion spacecraft’s prime contractor.
wftv.comBrevard County officials: Expect road closures, traffic delays on Space Coast for Artemis 1 launch
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA is one week away from the launch of Artemis 1 at Kennedy Space Center. The Titusville Police Department, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Brevard County Emergency Management Office and others are getting ready for the influx of traffic from all the launch visitors. READ: NASA’s next moonshot: What you should know about the Artemis lunar programTitusville police have already posted their Artemis 1 launch traffic advisory for spectators north and south of Harrison Street. Officials said there could be more than 200,000 visitors to the Space Coast for the launch, which is just a few days ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. READ: Artemis 1 rollout is first step for historic missionVideo: NASA to give update on historic Artemis I launch from Florida’s Space Coast We are now one week away from a major mission on Florida’s Space Coast.
wftv.comNASA to give update on historic Artemis I launch from Florida’s Space Coast
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — We are now one week away from a major mission on Florida’s Space Coast. Read: NASA’s moon rocket moved to launch pad for 1st test flightNASA is planning to launch its Artemis I mission next Monday at 8:33 a.m. Photos: NASA to give update on historic Artemis 1 launch from Florida’s Space CoastExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 NASA to give update on historic Artemis I launch from Florida’s Space CoastThe Space Launch System rocket will blast off for the first time in exactly one week. Watch: NASA searches for new launch provider after Astra Space pauses rocket launches“After Artemis 1, in 2024 we will launch Artemis 2, which will be the first time people will arrive aboard Orion,” said Mark Kirasich, deputy associate administrator for Artemis campaign development. All of this culminates in late 2025, with our Artemis 3 flight which will be our first Artemis crewed lunar landing.
wftv.comArtemis 1 rollout is first step for historic mission
VIDEO: Artemis 1 rollout the first step for historic mission Artemis 1 rollout the first step for historic missionBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The rollout of Artemis 1 on Florida’s Space Coast is set for Tuesday evening. The uncrewed flight test around the moon is the first in a series of missions that will land the first woman and the first person of color on the moon. READ: NASA moves up rollout of Artemis I rocket ahead of planned lunar launchNASA is still targeting Aug. 29 for liftoff, with a two-hour launch window opening at 8:33 a.m. READ: NASA teams prepare for its Artemis I moon mission with testingAn uncrewed flight test around the moon and the 42-day mission will begin with the liftoff of the world’s most powerful rocket. Video: NASA moves up rollout of Artemis I rocket ahead of planned lunar launch NASA just announced a new date for the Artemis I rollout on Florida’s Space Coast.
wftv.comCustomized Alexa and new survival suit will be on board of Artemis I launch
When the Artemis I moon rocket with the Orion crew capsule on board rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building one final time before launch, everything that is headed to space will be on board the crew capsule, including a brand-new space suit.
NASA moves up rollout of Artemis I rocket ahead of planned lunar launch
Video: NASA moves up rollout of Artemis I rocket ahead of planned lunar launch NASA just announced a new date for the Artemis I rollout on Florida’s Space Coast. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA just announced a new date for the Artemis I rollout on Florida’s Space Coast. READ: NASA searches for new launch provider after Astra Space pauses rocket launchesThe Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are now scheduled for testing Tuesday, instead of their original date on Thursday. READ: NASA aiming for late August test flight of giant moon rocketIf everything goes smoothly, the move to the launch pad for SLS and Orion spacecraft will happen this week. READ: NASA to launch 2 more choppers to Mars to help return rocksThe launch of the Artemis I mission is expected no earlier than Aug. 29.
wftv.comFCC denies SpaceX nearly $1B bid to deliver Starlink internet to rural US
Video: FCC denies SpaceX nearly $1B bid to deliver Starlink internet to rural US Florida’s Space Coast has seen several SpaceX launches for the company’s Starlink mission. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Florida’s Space Coast has seen several SpaceX launches for the company’s Starlink mission. WATCH: Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station following delayBut now the federal government has denied a bid from SpaceX for nearly $1 billion. The money was supposed to help Starlink create higher-speed internet access to people in rural America. WATCH: SpaceX to launch first cosmonaut passenger aboard Crew-5 mission to ISSThe Federal Communications Commission said SpaceX has failed to demonstrate that it can deliver that service.
wftv.comSpaceX set for Falcon 9 rocket launch Tuesday from Florida’s Space Coast
Video: SpaceX set for Falcon 9 rocket launch Tuesday from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX is looking to send another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday. WATCH: SpaceX to launch first cosmonaut passenger aboard Crew-5 mission to ISSThe launch is set for 6:57 p.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. WATCH: ULA, SpaceX complete 2 successful rocket launches from Florida’s Space Coast on ThursdayThe Starlink missing is working to provide high-speed internet around the world through a network of small satellites. READ: Australian Space Agency says SpaceX debris fell on sheep farmChannel 9 will monitor the launch and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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