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SpaceX now eyeing April for Starship's 1st orbital launch, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle could launch on its first-ever orbital test flight next month, if regulatory approvals come through, Elon Musk said.

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1st Artemis spacesuits to be worn on the moon will not return to Earth

The spacesuits worn by the first woman and next American astronaut to walk on the moon will remain on a SpaceX lunar lander rather than come back to Earth.

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SpaceX's Starship has 50% chance of success on 1st orbital flight, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle has a roughly 50% chance of success on its debut orbital mission, which could lift off in the next month or so, Elon Musk said.

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Watch SpaceX deploy its 1st V2 mini Starlink internet satellites in orbit in this stunning video

Spectacular video shows SpaceX deploying the first set of a new generation of Starlink internet satellites after a launch from Florida Monday (Feb. 27).

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SpaceX set to launch its 6th full astronaut crew to the space station

SpaceX's planned launch will carry two NASA astronuats as well as one from the United Arab Emirates and a Russian cosmonaut for a six-month stay at the International Space Station.

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SpaceX will attempt 1st Starship orbital flight in March: report

SpaceX says it's ready for its first-ever Starship orbital launch attempt in March, but still lacks a license to launch from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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SpaceX Starlink launch grazes the moon in gorgeous photos

The moon almost photobombed the Sunday (Feb. 12) SpaceX Falcon 9 launch that took place with Starlink satellites on board.

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The sun just did something weird, and 3 other space stories you may have missed this week

Here’s what you may have missed this week. Testing, 1, 2, 3Starting off, this week saw some big tests for the future of spaceflight. The planet, Wolf 1069b, is just a little larger and about 25% heavier than Earth and appears to have a rocky surface. Wolf 1069b is tidally locked to its sun, so one side of the planet is always day, and the other half is always night. Still, the evidence to suggest that Wolf 1069b could sustain life is there, even if it may not be a great place to visit.

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Relive SpaceX Starship's epic 31-engine burn with these photos

Dramatic new photos highlight Thursday's (Feb. 9) landmark static fire test, in which SpaceX's Booster 7 Starship prototype ignited 31 of its 33 Raptor engines.

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SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday. Thirty-one of the 33 first-stage booster engines ignited simultaneously for about 10 seconds in south Texas. Musk estimates Starship’s first orbital test flight could occur as soon as March, if the test analyses and remaining preparations go well. SpaceX fired up to 14 Starship engines last fall and completed a fueling test at the pad last month. Flocks of birds scattered as Starship's engines came alive and sent thick dark plumes of smoke across the Starship launch complex, dubbed Starbase.

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SpaceX completes successful static fire test of 33-engine Starship booster

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX reached a major milestone in the development of its Starship and Super Heavy rocket on Thursday. That made for a successful static fire test that will help clear the way for an orbital launch attempt. The company also completed a wet dress rehearsal with its Starship prototype last month. SpaceX is hoping to launch its prototype as soon as next month. WATCH: SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying Spanish communications satelliteResearch and development is happening in Texas, but, eventually, Starship is expected to lift off from the Space Coast.

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SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad.

SpaceX's huge Starship booster conducts historic 31-engine burn (video)

A Starship first-stage prototype known as Booster 7 ignited 31 of its 33 Raptor engines during a "static fire" test today (Feb. 9), far more than it ever had before.

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WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company says

More than 30 engines roared simultaneously Thursday in a successful test of the first-stage booster for SpaceX’s Starship rocket system.

SpaceX test fires Starship booster in last key step before orbital launch

SpaceX on Thursday test fired 31 of the 33 engines in the towering rocket booster of its Starship prototype.

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SpaceX conducting epic 33-engine Starship test today: reports

SpaceX aims to fire up all 33 Raptor engines on the first-stage booster of its Starship vehicle today (Feb. 9) for the first time ever, according to media reports.

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SpaceX prepares for a massive test this week: Firing all 33 Starship engines at once

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell spoke at the FAA's annual Commercial Space Transportation conference in Washington, D.C.

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SpaceX eyeing March for 1st Starship orbital flight, Elon Musk says

SpaceX will try to launch its huge Starship rocket to Earth orbit for the first time next month, provided the vehicle passes its remaining tests, Elon Musk said.

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SpaceX destacks Starship to prep for epic 33-engine test fire (photos)

SpaceX destacked its Starship Mars rocket on Wednesday (Jan. 25) to continue gearing up for the giant vehicle's first-ever orbital test flight.

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SpaceX's 1st orbital Starship looks supercool in these fueling test photos

SpaceX fueled up a fully stacked Starship vehicle for the first time ever on Monday (Jan. 23), and dramatic photos preserve the process for posterity.

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SpaceX completes major Starship test in prep for rocket's first orbital launch attempt

SpaceX announced it completed a major test of its latest Starship prototype, as the company prepares for the first orbital launch of the towering rocket.

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SpaceX’s Starship completes ‘flight-like’ wet dress rehearsal

SpaceX may be getting close to launching what would become the most powerful rocket ever to leave Earth.

SpaceX fuels up fully stacked Starship vehicle for 1st time ever (video)

SpaceX fueled up a fully stacked Starship for the first time ever on Monday (Jan. 23), a huge milestone on the path toward the vehicle's debut orbital flight.

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SpaceX's giant Starship rocket spotted from space by satellite (and poses for epic photos, too)

An Airbus satellite spotted SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle on the launch pad in South Texas being prepped for a landmark test flight.

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SpaceX stacks giant Starship rocket again to prep for test flight (video)

SpaceX has stacked its giant Starship rocket once again, as a dramatic new video shows.

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SpaceX could launch 1st Starship orbital flight in February, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle could go orbital for the first time next month, if all goes according to plan.

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The New Space Age: A series on the resurgence of space travel

Humanity is looking once again to the heavens, ushering in a significant period of space exploration.

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Last year was a huge year in space. Here’s what to look for in 2023.

The announcement of which astronauts have been chosen for the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon is one highlight of 2023. Also on tap: SpaceX’s first launch to orbit of its giant Starship rocket.

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NASA's $25.4 billion budget for 2023 includes funding for second moon lander alongside SpaceX Starship

The Artemis moon landing program will get full funding in NASA's budget, including money for a second moon lander to supplement SpaceX Starship.

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Musk and Starship are now at center stage in NASA’s moon landing hopes

SpaceX's president has assured NASA that Elon Musk's engagement with Twitter won't distract from its development of the Starship spacecraft.

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SpaceX fires up Starship prototype again ahead of test flight (video)

SpaceX ignited one of the six Raptor engines on its Ship 24 Starship prototype during a static fire test on Thursday (Dec. 15).

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Crew announced for private moon mission aboard SpaceX’s Starship

ORLANDO, Fla. — Start Today Inc. CEO Yusaku Maezawa has released the names of the first all-civilian crew who will undertake the first private moon mission on SpaceX’s Starship. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<wftv.com

NASA's new moon lander contest heats up with Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman

There are at least two Human Landing Systems vying for future NASA Artemis missions on the moon, adding on to SpaceX Starship lander approved for Artemis 3 and Artemis 4.

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SpaceX fires engines of Starship Super Heavy booster ahead of test flight (video)

SpaceX ignited multiple Raptor engines on a Starship prototype called Booster 7 during a test in South Texas on Tuesday (Nov. 29).

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Artemis 1 launch success makes NASA's SLS the most powerful rocket ever to fly

With Wednesday morning's (Nov. 16) Artemis 1 launch NASA's Space Launch System became the most powerful rocket ever to fly a successful mission.

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NASA taps SpaceX for 2nd astronaut moon landing

NASA has selected SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle to carry astronauts to the lunar surface on the Artemis 4 mission, which is targeted to fly in 2027.

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SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy booster test-fires record 14 engines (video)

SpaceX just conducted its most ambitious and powerful Starship test to date, firing up 14 engines on one of its Super Heavy booster prototypes.

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SpaceX shakes up Starship leadership in Texas as push for the rocket's next milestone intensifies

SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell and vice president Mark Juncosa are now overseeing the facility and operations of company's Starbase location.

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Mini Starship? Chinese startup wants to make its own version of SpaceX Mars rocket

A new Chinese startup is attempting to develop its own reusable stainless-steel rockets, apparently taking inspiration from SpaceX's next-generation Starship vehicle

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Elon Musk's righthand man at Tesla has reportedly joined SpaceX after the electric-car maker launched an investigation into the top lieutenant

Omead Afshar has been given the title of vice president of Starship production at SpaceX, Bloomberg reported.

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SpaceX now targeting December for 1st Starship orbital launch: report

NASA says that SpaceX plans to resume its Starship test-flight program in December with an orbital try. But that's not confirmed yet.

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World's first space tourist signs up to take a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk's Starship

The world's first space tourist signed up to return to space on Elon Musk's Starship. Dennis Tito traveled to the International Space Station 21 years ago.

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Space tourism pioneer Dennis Tito books private moon trip on SpaceX's Starship

Dennis Tito and his wife Akiko purchased seats on a private flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket, the third such flight Elon Musk's venture has announced to date.

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Meatball mishap: SpaceX Crew-5 launch marked by distorted NASA logo

NASA's iconic round insignia, nicknamed the 'meatball,' appeared to be oddly distorted on the Falcon 9 rocket that launched Crew-5 to the International Space Station.

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Space tourist Dennis Tito books two seats to the moon on SpaceX Starship

The first person to pay his way into space has now bought two tickets to the moon. Dennis Tito revealed that he and his wife have reserved seats on a SpaceX Starship circumlunar flight.

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World's 1st space tourist signs up for flight around moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — (AP) — The world's first space tourist wants to go back — only this time, he’s signed up for a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk’s Starship. He isn't interested in hopping on a 10-minute flight to the edge of space or repeating what he did 21 years ago. Tito won’t say how much he’s paying; his Russian station flight cost $20 million. The two men both flew to the space station, from Kazakhstan atop Russian rockets, 20 years apart. Tito expects he’ll also shatter preconceived notions about age, much as John Glenn’s space shuttle flight did in 1998.

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Elon Musk re-ups offer to buy Twitter for $44 billion: reports

Elon Musk has proposed proceeding with his purchase of Twitter at the original price of $54.20 per share, according to media reports.

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World’s largest rocket could launch in November, Musk says

BROWNSVILLE — SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever developed, could launch from Texas in November. Musk responded on Twitter Wednesday when asked about an update on the launch. While designed to land vertically, the Super Heavy Booster stage is expected to splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. Here are some things to know about the spacecraft and Super Heavy Booster, collectively referred to as Starship:What makes this rocket different? Not only will it be the world’s most powerful rocket ever developed, but it will also be the tallest, standing nearly 400 feet tall.

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NASA requests proposals for 2nd moon lander for Artemis astronauts

NASA has asked private industry to submit proposals for crewed moon landers for its Artemis program. The agency has already tapped SpaceX's Starship as the first Artemis lander.

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Northrop Grumman exec says SpaceX's Starship rocket has 'awesome' potential but 'not there yet'

The leader of a Northrop Grumman subsidiary sees exciting potential in the massive Starship rockets that Elon Musk's SpaceX is developing.

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SpaceX could launch 100 missions in 2023, Elon Musk says

SpaceX has launched 39 orbital missions in 2022 so far, an average of one every five days or so. But the already impressive cadence could jump considerably next year.

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SpaceX's giant Starship rocket to launch communications satellite in 2024

The Japanese company Sky Perfect JSat has chosen Starship to launch its Superbird-9 communications satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit in 2024.

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NASA's Artemis 3 mission: Landing humans on the moon

NASA's Artemis 3 is a planned lunar landing mission that will put humans on the surface of the moon in 2025. The first time in more than 50 years.

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Starship launch pad continues to rise at Kennedy Space Center

After SpaceX stacked the first segment of the Starship launch pad earlier this summer, it is now taller than the fixed service structure of pad 39A, just 1,000 feet away at Launch Complex 39.

Starship launch site starts taking shape at Kennedy Space Center

The first segment of what will be the Starship launch tower is now visible at the bottom of a massive crane next to the Kennedy Space Center’s 39A launch pad.

SpaceX plans hit snag over NASA concerns that Starship rocket could explode

In a Monday report by Reuters, NASA noted that SpaceX’s Starship uses a new kind of fuel, which the agency said could cause the spacecraft to explode.

SpaceX closer to launching giant rocketship after FAA review

SpaceX has cleared a key hurdle for its plan to launch a gigantic, futuristic rocketship into orbit from Texas.

Billionaire who flew SpaceX last year going back into orbit

The billionaire who flew on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.

Jared Isaacman orders three more SpaceX launches, including first crewed Starship

The billionaire entrepreneur who flew SpaceX's first all-civilian mission to orbit last year has commissioned the company for three more missions, including the first crewed flight of Starship.

SpaceX’s Elon Musk: First orbital Starship flight could happen in March

SpaceX's Elon Musk says the first orbital flight of his towering Starship could come in another month or two.

From NASA to SpaceX, these are the top Florida launches to look forward to in 2022

Every year seems to be historic for the space industry, but the last few have been exceptionally so.

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.

SpaceX delays Starlink launch as Elon Musk warns team of Raptor engine ‘crisis’

SpaceX teams at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station opted to delay the company's next launch by about a day, setting the stage for a Thursday evening liftoff with dozens of Starlink satellites

Report: Elon Musk tells SpaceX employees that company is at ‘risk of bankruptcy’

Could SpaceX be on the verge of bankruptcy?

SpaceX's Musk: 1st Starship test flight to orbit in January

SpaceX is aiming to launch its futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to orbit in January.

Federal judge denies Blue Origin’s protest of NASA moon contract awarded to SpaceX

A federal judge has denied Blue Origin's protest of a multibillion-dollar NASA moon lander contract awarded to SpaceX earlier this year, the agency confirmed Thursday.

NASA: SpaceX human moon lander work on ‘pause’ until Blue Origin lawsuit is resolved

A week after Blue Origin filed a lawsuit against NASA over its decision to award SpaceX a nearly $3 billion moon contract the space agency says it is voluntarily pausing work on the human lunar landing system until the legal matter is resolved.

Blue Origin sues NASA over selection of SpaceX for moon lander contract

Blue Origin is escalating its fight over NASA’s decision to award SpaceX a multibillion-dollar lunar contract.

Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander

Jeff Bezos has lost his appeal of NASA's contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to build its new moon lander.

SpaceX launches, lands Starship in 1st successful flight

SpaceX has finally launched and successfully landed its futuristic Starship.

SpaceX Starship sticks landing after high-flying test flight in Texas

SpaceX sent its gleaming Starship spaceship on a high-flying test above Texas Wednesday evening and unlike the previous flights this one remained in one piece after landing, a big milestone for the private company hoping to send people to the moon for NASA.

NASA selects SpaceX’s Starship to return astronauts to the moon

NASA has selected SpaceX’s Starship spaceship to be the first company to put astronauts back on the moon under the Artemis program.

SpaceX picked for moonwalkers, on verge of 3rd crew launch

NASA has chosen SpaceX to build the lunar lander that will eventually put the first woman and person of color on the moon.

Another SpaceX spaceship prototype explodes, joining Starship graveyard in Texas after ‘exciting’ test

SpaceX launched another Starship spaceship prototype Tuesday morning into a foggy, dark Texas sky but like three other test vehicles, it did not survive the landing. AdJust after 9 a.m. EDT, SpaceX conducted its fourth high-altitude test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, using a new Starship spaceship test vehicle. Musk and his teams are building more test vehicles in Texas and will no doubt try again soon. In December, SpaceX conducted its first high-altitude test flight of the Starship prototype called Serial No. The Starship prototype launched and successfully landed but then exploded a few minutes later.

Florida’s ‘anti-riot’ bill faces uncertain fate in Senate

With the number of weeks left before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment in the final week of April, lawmakers also are beginning to tackle the state budget with more urgency. But proposals like the anti-riot bill are consuming much of the air in the Florida statehouse this session. The measure could spawn an interesting dynamic in the state Senate, where it has yet to get a hearing. The House passed the measure Friday, with the Republican majority arguing that the measure was needed to preserve law and order. Another House committee is taking up a proposal that would abolish the state’s Constitution Revision Commission.

12-year-old boy abducted, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami-Dade, police say

Police officers surround a 12-year-old boy after they said he was abducted, sexually assaulted and shot. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police are searching for the person they say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy before shooting him, reports News 6 sister station WPLG. Police said the boy was walking on the street around 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. Saturday in the Brownsville neighborhood of Northwest Miami-Dade County. That’s when a man pulled up, forced the boy into a vehicle, sexually assaulted him, shot him and then forced him out of the vehicle, police said. That’s the general area where the boy was sexually assaulted and shot, police said.

Palm Bay vaccination event draws hundreds from Hispanic, Caribbean communities

Nancy Ramirez of Palm Bay, FL gets her COVID-19 vaccination from Kathy Chaine of Hamilton Staffing Solutions Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Church of Our Savior in Palm Bay. News 6 partner Florida Today reports a community-organized event through the Brevard Hispanic Center, the Brevard Caribbean American Cultural Association and the Episcopal Church brought out hundreds Saturday for vaccines by going into the community and helping them secure appointments. Sign-ups were conducted at Bravo and Thrifty supermarkets in Palm Bay leading up to Saturday. Although the event was open to everyone in the community, it was designed with a focus on helping those in the Hispanic and Caribbean communities who may have not yet been able to get a vaccine, Molinares said. AdPalm Bay Mayor Rob Medina was among those who stopped by the event Saturday to show his support.

Crime and adorable punishment: Unicorn-thieving pup steals hearts, gets new home

Animal Control responded after the fifth incident where the brown-and-white pup stole the unicorn from the Duplin County store, according to CNN. The responding Animal Control officer decided to purchase the toy for the 1-year-old shoplifter before taking him to Duplin County Animal Services on March 21. Sisu and his purple Unicorn at Duplin County Animal Services in North Carolina. Before leaving the shelter in Kenansville, North Carolina Sisu got a photo-shoot with his unicorn pal. Box 950 Kenansville, North Carolina 28349.

Marion County crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in serious condition

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 63-year-old Ocala man was killed Saturday evening in a two-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at Southwest 80th Avenue and Southwest 90th Street around 7:50 p.m., the crash report shows. When the 63-year-old attempted to turn left onto 90th Street the right side of his car collided with the front of the other sedan, according to the crash report. AdThe sedan driven by the 63-year-old collided with a concrete utility pole, troopers said. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, according to troopers.

Rep. Val Demings weighs in on renewed calls for gun control, southern border policy

WASHINGTON – The recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder have renewed calls for Congress to act on gun control. U.S. Representative Val Demings joined anchor News 6 Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to discuss legislation she believes will reduce gun violence in America and whether President Joe Biden should take action. Watch the full interview on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” with Justin Warmoth in the video player at the top of this story. Watch “The Weekly” on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on News 6. Click or tap here to see other interviews and discussions.

70-year-old man hit and killed by car while crossing US 192 in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old Kissimmee man was hit and killed by a car while crossing U.S. 192 in Osceola County around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said a 31-year-old Naples man was heading westbound U.S. 192 in the center lane in the area of Simpson Road. Investigators said the 70-year-old man was attempting to cross U.S. 192. [TRENDING: Video shows SpaceX Starship exploding after landing | All Fla. teachers can get vaccine at CVS | Man gets 20 years for cutting off wife’s lover’s penis]AdTroopers said the Naples man was unable to avoid the pedestrian and hit him. The Kissimmee man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Will it rain this weekend in Central Florida?

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Central Floridians saw a great couple of March weather days this week. Wednesday had a high of 75 degrees, Thursday afternoon Central Florida hit 74 degrees. Central Florida will end the day with high of 78 degrees and lots of sunshine. During the day Saturday, Central Floridians will watch the showers overrun Central Florida. The early arrival of the rain will make for a daytime high of only 64 degrees on Saturday afternoon.

Man killed in hit-and-run on Orange Avenue in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday morning in Orlando, prompting police to close Orange Avenue. The fatal wreck happened near Orange and Pineloch avenues, south of Michigan Street. Investigators say Holmes was crossing South Orange Avenue from west to east when a vehicle, traveling southbound struck the pedestrian and left the scene. Southbound Orange Avenue was closed at Michigan Street, and Orange Avenue was closed in both directions at Pineloch and Southgate Commerce Boulevard. Orange Avenue was reopened around 10:30 a.m., police said.

Downed power lines cause noon-time traffic mess on SR-417, SR-408

ORLANDO, Fla. – Downed power lines forced authorities to close two major toll roads Thursday in Orange County, but they were later reopened. State Road 408 was shut down in both directions from Dean to Goldenrod roads. State Road 417 was closed in both directions from Curry Ford Road to Colonial Drive. ALERT: Due to several downed power lines, the 408 (East/West Expwy) is shut down in both directions between Dean & Goldenrod roads, and the 417 is shut down in both directions between Curry Ford Rd and Colonial Dr. pic.twitter.com/N7XWpKcAjV — Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) March 4, 2021**TRAFFIC ALERT **NB SR-417 x SR-408- NB CLOSED- waiting on @FHPOrlando for further details- Traffic exiting at Curry Ford pic.twitter.com/IEyWsmxiDq — Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) March 4, 2021Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.

VIDEO: SpaceX Starship sticks landing after 3rd test flight in Texas but still explodes

Elon Musk’s company is churning out Starship test vehicles in Boca Chica, Texas at the company’s facility and most recently began testing the launch and landing capabilities in daring flights. After two previous high-altitude flights of Starship prototypes ended in fiery explosions, it was Serial No. Musk tweeted in celebration of the landing but added, “RIP SN10, honorable discharge.”Starship SN10 landed in one piece! One day, the true measure of success will be that Starship flights are commonplace,” the CEO wrote. AdThese high-altitude flights and now landings are part of the plan to test SpaceX’s interplanetary transportation system.

WATCH: SpaceX launches 60 more Starlink satellites

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – SpaceX launched 60 more Starlink satellites Thursday morning from the Kennedy Space Center. The launch marked the 20th Starlink mission for SpaceX, which now as more than 1,200 satellites in the Starlink project. SpaceX officials said Starlink will deliver high-speed internet to locations where access is not reliable. AdMeanwhile, SpaceX’s third test flight of its Starship rocket in Texas was a success until the spacecraft exploded after landing. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com space newsletter, sent every Wednesday afternoon.

SpaceX Starship lands upright, then explodes in latest test

In this image from video made available by SpaceX, one of the company's Starship prototypes fires its thrusters as it lands during a test in Boca Chica, Texas, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Two previous test flights crash-landed in fireballs. The shiny bullet-shaped rocketship remained intact this time at touchdown, prompting SpaceX commentator John Insprucker to declare, “third time’s a charm as the saying goes” before SpaceX ended its webcast of the test. One day, the true measure of success will be that Starship flights are commonplace.”Musk plans to use Starships to send people to the moon and Mars. Each of these last three test flights lasted 6 1/2 minutes.

Landing evades SpaceX Starship during test flight in Texas

SpaceX Starship prototype SN9 performs an aerial flip after Raptor engine shutdown over Boca Chica, Texas on Feb. 2, 2021. The first half of the test flight went well but the spacecraft prototype exploded upon landing. (Image: SpaceX)Following a mostly successful test flight of SpaceX’s Starship over Texas Tuesday the spaceship prototype came back down for a crash landing, similar to another test the company completed last month. Previously, SpaceX performed a Starship flight or hop test on Dec. 9 with a prototype called SN8. The goal was to reach around 50,000 feet, the highest yet for any Starship test flight.

SpaceX preparing for another Starship flight from Texas

In this screen grab from video posted by SpaceX, the company's Starship launches for a test flight, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in a remote area of Texas. (SpaceX via AP)Following a mostly successful test flight of SpaceX’s Starship, the company plans to continue ramping up testing of its interplanetary spaceship into the new year. SpaceX performed its most recent Starship flight or hop test on Dec. 9 with a prototype called SN8. The goal was to reach around 50,000 feet, the highest yet for any Starship test flight. !”Ahead of the test flight, Musk said there was “probably 1/3 chance of completing all mission objectives.”Another prototype, SN9, is next up for a test flight.

‘He had a good heart:’ Mentor remembers teen who was shot and killed in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Victor “Gotti” Cherry told News 6 he used to mentor Antwan Roberts Jr. and his friends. [RELATED: UPDATE: Police release name of teen shot and killed in Orlando]Cherry said when he heard what happened he immediately reached out to Roberts’ friends. He said in the interactions he had with Roberts, he could tell Roberts loved his friends. On Wednesday, balloons, stuffed animals, and candles line the sidewalk at the intersection where family and friends said Roberts was shot. Cherry said Roberts’ friends tell him they are hurting with the loss of their friend.

‘Mars, here we come!’ SpaceX wows with Starship’s most daring (and explosive) test flight yet

The goal was to reach around 50,000 feet, the highest yet for any Starship test flight. SpaceX's Starship SN8 explodes while landing after a high-altitude test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on Dec. 9, 2020. After the test, Musk celebrated, tweeting “Mars, here we come! This year, SpaceX completed two low-altitude flight tests with two other Starship prototypes at its site in Boca Chica, Texas. Re-watch the SpaceX test flight below:Want more space?

Central Florida malls pivot to motivate shoppers amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – The coronavirus pandemic has caused almost every business and organization to pivot the way they operate, this includes shopping malls. Officials with the Oviedo Jall in Seminole County are trying to keep business booming with different events. “When you shop here at Oviedo mall, you’re shopping local and you’re supporting local.”The Mall at Millenia and Orlando International Premium Outlets have been offering online shopping and curbside pickup for shoppers who prefer to maintain a distance. “Something we’ve observed throughout the pandemic is people care about celebrations, especially because of what’s going on,” Cullen said. “We know the holidays, regardless of what’s going on in people’s lives, has an emotional meaning that is carried out in how they’re spending.”

Test flight of SpaceX's Starship aborted at last second

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first high-altitude test flight of SpaceX’s futuristic Starship was aborted at the last second in Texas on Tuesday. SpaceX came close to launching a prototype of the rocketship that company chief Elon Musk is designing to carry people to Mars. SpaceX already has conducted five Starship test flights, but these earlier, simpler models have gone no higher than 490 feet (150 meters.) SpaceX has taken over Boca Chica in the far southeastern corner of Texas, near the Mexican border, to build and test its Starships. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.

SCRUB: SpaceX high-altitude test flight of Starship SN8 delayed

With 1 second left in the countdown, SpaceX scrubbed the test flight of its latest Starship prototype spaceship from the company’s South Texas location. Around noon, SpaceX said teams were still making final preparations for the test and liftoff time was to be determined. The private space company hopes Starship can take people to distant destinations, such as the moon and Mars. The vehicle will launch up to 50,000 feet, then perform a landing flip maneuver and finally come back down to land on the spaceship prototype’s legs. This year, SpaceX completed two low-altitude flight tests with two other Starship prototypes at its site in Boca Chica, Texas.

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