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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.
Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he said
Read full article: Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he saidOn Tuesday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott sent a letter to President Donald Trump, pushing for his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Space Coast.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches another Y2K nostalgia event. Here’s when
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches another Y2K nostalgia event. Here’s whenThe Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex says its "Kennedy Under the Stars" event is returning once again in August.
How satellites and plants are helping us outsmart volcanoes
Read full article: How satellites and plants are helping us outsmart volcanoesMount Etna—Europe’s most active volcano—put on another dramatic show recently, spewing ash and lava that grounded flights and reminded us just how unpredictable volcanoes can be.
Trump to withdraw billionaire Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, AP source says
Read full article: Trump to withdraw billionaire Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, AP source saysPresident Donald Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA.
SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over Florida
Read full article: SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over FloridaSpaceX will attempt its ninth test flight of Starship from Texas, marking the first test flight since it broke apart and its explosion could be seen from Florida.
FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, Caribbean
Read full article: FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, CaribbeanThe federal government is authorizing SpaceX to try for another test flight of its Starship rocket, two months after the last test flight ended with pieces of the rocket streaking over Florida and the Caribbean.
Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happens
Read full article: Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happensSpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:22 p.m. However, sunset is expected at 8:04 p.m. News 6 meteorologists say the timing may be just right for space jellyfish, if the weather plays along. Here's what they are.
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.
NASA’s oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthday
Read full article: NASA’s oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthdayNASA's oldest full-time astronaut is back home and doing well a week after wrapping up a seven-month space mission.
Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation
Read full article: Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotationA spaceship carrying three astronauts has docked with China's space station in the latest crew rotation.
SpaceX launches first rocket of Monday doubleheader from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches first rocket of Monday doubleheader from Florida’s Space CoastIt could be a double showing of rocket launches on Florida’s Space Coast as SpaceX is looking to launch two missions on Monday.
NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 200-day space mission
Read full article: NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth after 200-day space missionDuring their mission, Pettit and his crewmates spent 220 days in space, orbiting the Earth 3,520 times and traveling a total of 93.3 million miles.
‘An inspiration for many:’ SpaceKids Global founder cheers on Blue Origin’s all-female flight crew
Read full article: ‘An inspiration for many:’ SpaceKids Global founder cheers on Blue Origin’s all-female flight crewWhen CBS Morning co-host Gayle King and Katy Perry join four other women on a flight to the edge of space Monday, they’ll be receiving support on the ground from a woman who’s flown the same trip twice.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida coastSpaceX will try again to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center after scrubbing the launch early Saturday night. The launch is planned for 8:53 p.m., with backup opportunities possible until 12:42 a.m.
Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chief
Read full article: Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA’s next chiefThe nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration, highlighting Mars.
NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Read full article: NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule againNASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again.
Space shrooms: Mission MushVroom’s ‘magical’ payload paves the way for growing food in orbit
Read full article: Space shrooms: Mission MushVroom’s ‘magical’ payload paves the way for growing food in orbitThe Fram2 mission will have historic firsts in space, including a payload with fruiting mushrooms intended to grow in orbit.
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.
WATCH LIVE: Historic Fram2 crewed mission launches from Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Historic Fram2 crewed mission launches from FloridaJust days after launching its 10th crew rotation mission with NASA to the International Space Station, SpaceX is ready to launch its next private crew mission.
NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industry
Read full article: NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industryThe bridge, which is 4,025 feet over the Indian River, will connect the mainland to Kennedy Space Center, and is expected to enhance transportation for both residents and the ever-growing space industry.
Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Read full article: Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni WilliamsOn an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA’s two stuck astronauts.
Florida’s US senators announce bill to move NASA’s HQ to Space Coast
Read full article: Florida’s US senators announce bill to move NASA’s HQ to Space CoastFlorida’s Republican U.S. senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott have announced the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral (CAPE Canaveral) Act to relocate NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Brevard County.
PHOTOS: ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse captivates Central Florida
Read full article: PHOTOS: ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse captivates Central FloridaWe all knew it’d be a bit of a chore to either get up early or stay up late to see the lunar eclipse, but it’s evident some Central Floridians couldn’t miss it.
Crowds gather for Starlink launch, disappointed as Crew-10 scrubbed
Read full article: Crowds gather for Starlink launch, disappointed as Crew-10 scrubbedHundreds of spectators gathered at Space View Park in Titusville, eager to witness the launch of Crew-10. But just before liftoff, excitement turned to disappointment as the mission was scrubbed.
Eyes on the ocean: How wave heights play a role in Crew-10 launch
Read full article: Eyes on the ocean: How wave heights play a role in Crew-10 launchAs the astronauts on Crew-10 prepares for their mission launch from Florida’s Space Coast, meteorologists are not only focused on the weather around the launch pad but also watching conditions hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.
‘It’s great for the economy:’ Brevard County gears up for Crew-10 liftoff
Read full article: ‘It’s great for the economy:’ Brevard County gears up for Crew-10 liftoffCrowds are expected along Brevard County beaches as NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.
Meet the astronauts who make up SpaceX Crew-10
Read full article: Meet the astronauts who make up SpaceX Crew-10SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday launch for Crew-10 just after sunset. The team consists of two NASA astronauts, a JAXA astronaut and a Roscosmos cosmonaut. The crew completed a full dress rehearsal of launch day activities on Sunday.
‘Almost to the finish line:’ NASA, contractors piece together SLS rocket for Artemis II launch
Read full article: ‘Almost to the finish line:’ NASA, contractors piece together SLS rocket for Artemis II launchThe explosion Thursday night of the SpaceX Starship was a reminder that there’s only rocket right now that NASA says is capable of reaching the moon.
Do I have to pay if space junk hits my house? Here’s what an expert says
Read full article: Do I have to pay if space junk hits my house? Here’s what an expert saysFloridians across the coast witnessed flaming space debris falling from the sky on Thursday. There have been similar incidents prior to the Starship explosion.
FAA investigating SpaceX’s Starship after test flight ends in explosion
Read full article: FAA investigating SpaceX’s Starship after test flight ends in explosionBack-to-back mishaps for SpaceX have the Federal Aviation Administration investigating once again after the unmanned Starship rocket broke apart after launch Thursday.
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near moon’s south pole
Read full article: Intuitive Machines' lunar lander declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near moon’s south poleA private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole.
PIN IT! Did you see the space debris explosion from Florida? Share your photos!
Read full article: PIN IT! Did you see the space debris explosion from Florida? Share your photos!Flaming space debris was seen raining down off Florida’s coast on Thursday night after SpaceX’s latest Starship launch ended with another explosion.
Space Perspective is vacating Titusville airport, interim CEO says
Read full article: Space Perspective is vacating Titusville airport, interim CEO saysThe beleaguered balloon-based tourism startup Space Perspective is in the process of vacating Space Coast Regional Airport after some months spent fighting eviction.
NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
Read full article: NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in spaceNASA's two stuck astronauts are just a few weeks away from finally returning to Earth after nine months in space.
‘Future of spaceflight is in Florida:’ SpaceX plans Starship launch from Space Coast in 2025
Read full article: ‘Future of spaceflight is in Florida:’ SpaceX plans Starship launch from Space Coast in 2025SpaceX announced on Monday that they plan to launch their massive Starship rocket from Florida in 2025.
Look up! A rare planetary alignment is taking over the night sky
Read full article: Look up! A rare planetary alignment is taking over the night skyCatch the cosmic show as 7 planets align for a rare celestial event. A planetary alignment featuring seven planets will light up the evening sky on Friday, with Mercury joining Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn.
Pop star Katy Perry, TV host Gayle King among next Blue Origin rocket crew
Read full article: Pop star Katy Perry, TV host Gayle King among next Blue Origin rocket crewPop star Katy Perry and CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King will be on board Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket for its 11th human flight to the edge of space.
NASA tasks SpaceX to launch asteroid-detecting space telescope
Read full article: NASA tasks SpaceX to launch asteroid-detecting space telescopeNASA has awarded SpaceX a contract to launch the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission, with the goal of launching an asteroid-detecting planetary defense system.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 team takes last steps before launch
Read full article: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 team takes last steps before launchThe crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission was at Kennedy Space Center for a test that the space agency says is among the last needed ahead of launch, now less than three weeks away.
Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track
Read full article: Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep trackScientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course.