Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s why this happens
Read full article: Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s why this happensIf you looked up early Wednesday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
Breezy pattern, Spotty showers and a clear shot at the lunar eclipse
Read full article: Breezy pattern, Spotty showers and a clear shot at the lunar eclipseHigh pressure remains in control across Florida this week, keeping Central Florida in a breezy onshore pattern with gradually warming temperatures.
NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuation
Read full article: NASA's Mike Fincke identifies himself as the ailing astronaut who prompted space station evacuationNASA's Mike Fincke has identified himself as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first medical evacuation.
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.
John Young grew up in College Park and walked on the moon. He also smuggled a sandwich into space
Read full article: John Young grew up in College Park and walked on the moon. He also smuggled a sandwich into spaceAs we near Artemis II, we remember legendary NASA astronaut John Young, who grew up in College Park, walked on the moon and knew the thrill of sneaking a corned-beef sandwich into space.
NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’
Read full article: NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.
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.
NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshot
Read full article: NASA hopes fuel leaks are fixed as it launches another countdown test for the Artemis II moonshotNASA has begun another practice launch countdown for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts.
Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for Florida
Read full article: Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for FloridaThe 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.
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.
Everything about NASA Artemis II moon mission: Space shuttle parts, delays, astronauts, more
Read full article: Everything about NASA Artemis II moon mission: Space shuttle parts, delays, astronauts, moreArtemis II will send four astronauts around the moon in the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion Spacecraft.
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.
Experience space life, training at Orlando Science Center’s new astronaut exhibit
Read full article: Experience space life, training at Orlando Science Center’s new astronaut exhibitMission: Astronaut features six immersive zones where guests can train like astronauts, conduct experiments, and explore the future of space travel.
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.
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.
‘Just around the corner:’ NASA prepares Artemis II for rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Just around the corner:’ NASA prepares Artemis II for rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space CenterNASA 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.
‘Gradatim Ferociter!’ Jeff Bezos welcomes Ex-ULA CEO Bruno to Blue Origin in new role
Read full article: ‘Gradatim Ferociter!’ Jeff Bezos welcomes Ex-ULA CEO Bruno to Blue Origin in new roleEarlier this week, News 6 told you that Tory Bruno, the CEO for United Launch Alliance, had left the company to pursue a new opportunity. Now we know what it is — he went to Blue Origin.
FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live show
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live showIn 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.
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Read full article: Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resignsTory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
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.
US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
Read full article: US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space StationA U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft.
Florida draft permit would let Blue Origin send rocket wastewater to Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Florida draft permit would let Blue Origin send rocket wastewater to Indian River LagoonFlorida’s Department of Environmental Protection is preparing to allow the company to discharge thousands of gallons of wastewater every day, according to a public notice released by the state on Nov. 18. Meanwhile, the county is considering renewing a tax to continue cleaning up the lagoon.
SpaceX ties Florida Space Coast record with 93rd orbital launch in 2025
Read full article: SpaceX ties Florida Space Coast record with 93rd orbital launch in 2025The 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.
‘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.
Did you see November’s supermoon? If not, here’s when to catch the next one
Read full article: Did you see November’s supermoon? If not, here’s when to catch the next oneThis supermoon was extra special — at just 221,823 miles from Earth, it appeared noticeably larger and brighter than an average full moon, which sits about 238,900 miles away.
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
Read full article: Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administratorPresident Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persist
Read full article: NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persistSpaceX’s plan to land NASA astronauts on the moon for Artemis III is on shaky ground after the space agency’s head announced plans to open the $4.4 billion contract to other companies.