NASA prepares to roll astronautsโ moon rocket to launch pad
Read full article: NASA prepares to roll astronautsโ moon rocket to launch padIn just a matter of hours, the high bay doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building will open, and NASA plans to roll out its largest, most powerful rocket ever towards its launch pad. Artemis II will be the first mission in NASAโs moon program to have astronauts riding on the 322-foot Space Launch System.
โJust around the corner:โ NASA prepares Artemis II for rollout to launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: โJust around the corner:โ 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.
โGradatim Ferociter!โ Jeff Bezos welcomes Ex-ULA CEO Bruno to Blue Origin in new role
Read full article: โGradatim Ferociter!โ 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 โ 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 todayโs 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 โpursue another opportunity,โ 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 SpaceXโs 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 Floridaโs 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 LagoonFloridaโs 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 NASAโs Kennedy Space Center at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday.
โRestrictions on space launches:โ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA says
Read full article: โRestrictions on space launches:โ 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 Novemberโs supermoon? If not, hereโs when to catch the next one
Read full article: Did you see Novemberโs supermoon? If not, hereโs when to catch the next oneThis supermoon was extra special โ 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.
WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX launches Spanish satellite communications mission from Floridaโs coast
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX launches Spanish satellite communications mission from Floridaโs coastSpaceX will launched a Spanish satellite communications mission from Floridaโs Space Coast.
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 persistSpaceXโs plan to land NASA astronauts on the moon for Artemis III is on shaky ground after the space agencyโs head announced plans to open the $4.4 billion contract to other companies.
Atlas V rocket launches Amazonโs Project Kuiper mission from Floridaโs Space Coast
Read full article: Atlas V rocket launches Amazonโs Project Kuiper mission from Floridaโs Space CoastULAโs Atlas V rocket is set to deliver another batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit for Amazon on Thursday morning, according to the company.
Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical role
Read full article: Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical roleThis satellite will play a critical role in detecting solar storms before they reach Earth, giving scientists, satellite operators and power grid managers more time to respond to potential disruptions.
VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from Florida
Read full article: VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from FloridaA cluster of space weather satellites blasted off Wednesday morning to cast fresh eyes on solar storms that can produce stunning auroras but also scramble communications and threaten astronauts in flight.
SpaceX wants to ramp up rocket launches, achieve โairport-like operationsโ in Florida
Read full article: SpaceX wants to ramp up rocket launches, achieve โairport-like operationsโ in FloridaSpaceX is working to move rocket launches into โairport-like operationsโ by investing in new infrastructure.
Spacecraft engine snafu delays docking at space station. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Spacecraft engine snafu delays docking at space station. Hereโs what happenedA critical resupply mission to the International Space Station hits a snag when the Cygnus XL spacecraft experiences an engine shutdown.
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.
โKeep it in Texas:โ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meeting
Read full article: โKeep it in Texas:โ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meetingAs SpaceX celebrated its tenth test launchย Starship launches 10th flight testย of its giant rocket expected to land astronauts on the moon, not everyone is just as excited about Starshipโs future.
Mark your calendars: T-minus 20 years until Central Floridaโs total solar eclipse
Read full article: Mark your calendars: T-minus 20 years until Central Floridaโs total solar eclipseItโs a long way away, but itโs never too early to get excited for arguably one of the most breathtaking phenomenon.
Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation
Read full article: Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperationRussiaโs space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASAโs acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years.
From Florida to Ireland: Breakdown of Crew-11 weather conditions
Read full article: From Florida to Ireland: Breakdown of Crew-11 weather conditionsLaunch weather isnโt just about clear skies over the launch pad. It also includes safety checks all along the rocketโs flight path, even stretching as far as Ireland.
WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from FloridaSpaceX announced that it is gearing up for another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Floridaโs Space Coast this weekend.
Brevard County residents can weigh in on future of SpaceXโs Starship launches
Read full article: Brevard County residents can weigh in on future of SpaceXโs Starship launchesThe last of a series of public hearings will gather input from the Brevard County community on the future of SpaceXโs Starship launches from Florida.