Space News
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.
Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexThe beloved Fraggles will follow a mysterious postcard that leads them to discover NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon.
Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from Florida
Read full article: Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from FloridaA chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.
‘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.
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.
Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation
Read full article: Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperationRussia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years.
Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chief
Read full article: Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chiefDuffy’s temporary takeover comes as NASA faces a proposed 24% budget cut for fiscal year 2026, which could jeopardize the Artemis program’s goal of returning humans to the moon.
What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?
Read full article: What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?President Donald Trump’s budget request delivered to Congress calls for a 24% cut in NASA funding in “the largest single-year cut to NASA in American history,” according to the Planetary Society.
Boeing could lay off hundreds if NASA’s SLS moon rocket is canceled
Read full article: Boeing could lay off hundreds if NASA’s SLS moon rocket is canceledCritics have called the Space Launch System outdated and wasteful for years, but now, with President Trump retaking the White House, Boeing is warning its employees who work on the SLS that they could lose their jobs very soon.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
Read full article: What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very brightAn object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.
Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away
Read full article: Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far awayThe Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas and dust streaming from a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy as a stunning backdrop.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planet
Read full article: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planetNASA’s groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has concluded its mission on the Red Planet, surpassing expectations and exceeding its planned number of flights, NASA announced Thursday.
Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report says
Read full article: Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report saysConcerns about SpaceX’s progress in developing its Starship mega rocket will likely mean that the Artemis III moon landing won’t happen in 2025 as targeted, according to a new report by the Government Accounting Office.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launch
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launchSpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket, launched Thursday morning from Texas in its first test flight before exploding.
WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company says
Read full article: WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company saysMore than 30 engines roared simultaneously Thursday in a successful test of the first-stage booster for SpaceX’s Starship rocket system.
One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to Earth
Read full article: One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to EarthBefore it begins the long trek home NASA will send OSIRIS-REx past the area where it stirred up the asteroid’s surface.
Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand
Read full article: Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demandGeorgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers.
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Read full article: Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kidsMassachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users.
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‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space CenterA car crash that apparently caused damage totaling more than half a million dollars is at the center of a lawsuit involving Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, where a car company's test vehicle reportedly struck and damaged an electrical transformer.
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.
Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexThe beloved Fraggles will follow a mysterious postcard that leads them to discover NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experience
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experienceKennedy Space Center's star-studded culinary experience, "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef," returns on November 15th, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station with a showcase of international cuisine. The event brings together renowned chefs and NASA astronauts for a unique fusion of culinary arts and space exploration.