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.
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.
Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies say
Read full article: Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies sayAn Indian man was taken into custody this week after he was caught molesting an underage girl on a Royal Caribbean cruise, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plant
Read full article: Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plantA new meeting about a controversial proposal to build a liquefied natural gas plant is set for Wednesday night at Cape Canaveral’s Community Center.
Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to public
Read full article: Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to publicThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has quite the history in Central Florida contributing to oceanic navigation and the space program.
Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
Read full article: Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crewThe International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts.
New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
Read full article: New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuationThe replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA's first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station.
Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fall
Read full article: Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fallThe Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival brings in tourists from around the country, and they fill hotel rooms during a traditionally slow part of the season. But that success may be in jeopardy. Studies show there are fewer birds to watch.
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.
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.
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.
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Read full article: NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch siteNASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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.
Brevard school board votes to close Cape View Elementary amid enrollment decline
Read full article: Brevard school board votes to close Cape View Elementary amid enrollment declineThe Brevard Public Schools Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to close Cape View Elementary School, the only public school in Cape Canaveral, following years of declining enrollment.
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.
Brevard County School Board to vote on whether to close Cape View Elementary School
Read full article: Brevard County School Board to vote on whether to close Cape View Elementary SchoolThe district is considering closing Cape View Elementary School in Cape Canaveral because of a decline in enrollment.
‘A shame:’ Marina closing this year to make way for new cruise terminal at Port Canaveral
Read full article: ‘A shame:’ Marina closing this year to make way for new cruise terminal at Port CanaveralSince 2024, Port Canaveral has stated it will not renew the Cape Marina’s 50-year lease at the port when it expires this year because the world’s busiest cruise port wants to build a new cruise terminal in its marina district.
Cape Canaveral council pleads with Brevard County not to close city’s only school
Read full article: Cape Canaveral council pleads with Brevard County not to close city’s only schoolCape Canaveral city leaders got their shot at convincing the Brevard County school board not to close Cape Canaveral’s only school on Tuesday, saying if the city loses the school, it also effectively loses its identity.
Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victim
Read full article: Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victimA Cape Canaveral man accused of defrauding an elderly victim was arrested after a monthlong investigation, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.
Cape Canaveral considers Blue Origin public hearing with Florida officials over wastewater dumping
Read full article: Cape Canaveral considers Blue Origin public hearing with Florida officials over wastewater dumpingThe 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.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard CountyA 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclist
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclistA 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for after being convicted of DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in 2018, according to a news release.
‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school merger
Read full article: ‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school mergerSuperintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is meeting with families at the two schools to learn more about how they feel about possibly closing Cape View Elementary and doubling the enrollment at Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach.
Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Read full article: Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASAStrong solar storms responsible for breathtaking auroras across the U.S. have delayed the launch of Blue Origin's big new rocket.
‘Gonna start losing sleep:’ Central Florida tourists worry flight restrictions could impact going home
Read full article: ‘Gonna start losing sleep:’ Central Florida tourists worry flight restrictions could impact going homeFrom the airports to the seaports, a lot of Central Florida vacationers going on cruise at Port Canaveral get to the coast through Orlando International Airport, but some of those passengers are now worrying over whether they’ll return home on time.
‘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.
‘Reached a breaking point:’ Port Canaveral growth causing stress to local community, mayor says
Read full article: ‘Reached a breaking point:’ Port Canaveral growth causing stress to local community, mayor saysTension may be building between what’s become one of Central Florida’s largest economic engines, and the city it calls home.
Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school open
Read full article: Parents plead at Cape Canaveral meeting to keep elementary school openDuring a town hall-style meeting at city hall, concerned parents of the 270 students who could be relocated from Cape View Elementary to Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach, spoke before the Cape Canaveral city council and BPS superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell, who was in attendance as well.
Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral school
Read full article: Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral schoolIn a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.
Space Coast NASA employees hope to keep working through government shutdown
Read full article: Space Coast NASA employees hope to keep working through government shutdownSome NASA employees on the Space Coast are hopeful they’ll continue working for as long as the government shutdown in Washington lasts.
Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshore
Read full article: Cruise passengers depart Port Canaveral as Tropical Storm Imelda tracks offshorePort Canaveral cruises departed as scheduled Monday as dangerous beach and marine conditions began setting in from Tropical Storm Imelda.
Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space CoastULA’s Atlas V rocket is set to deliver another batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit for Amazon on Thursday morning, according to the company.
Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issue
Read full article: Northrop Grumman cargo ship reaches the International Space Station a day late after engine issueA supply ship has arrived at the International Space Station after a day's delay due to a premature engine shutdown.
Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station
Read full article: Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space StationA newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.
‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meeting
Read full article: ‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meetingAs 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.
Ironworkers union breaks ground on new Orlando training center to tackle skilled-labor shortage
Read full article: Ironworkers union breaks ground on new Orlando training center to tackle skilled-labor shortageA new training center in Orlando aims to ensure Central Florida's workforce of skilled ironworkers continues to grow.