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NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts to return to Earth after 200-day space mission
Read full article: NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts to 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.
Atlas V launch with Amazon’s Project Kuiper now set for April 28 from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: Atlas V launch with Amazon’s Project Kuiper now set for April 28 from Florida’s Space CoastUnited Launch Alliance announced Friday that it was planning to launch the Atlas V rocket on Monday, April 28. The two-hour launch window is expected to open at 7 p.m.
‘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.
WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space CoastSpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
A wedding necklace and Polish dumplings will be part of a mission to the International Space Station
Read full article: A wedding necklace and Polish dumplings will be part of a mission to the International Space StationWhat do a wedding necklace, Polish savory dumplings and a photo of Hungary’s first astronaut have in common.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin mimics the moon’s gravity for NASA experiments during spaceflight
Read full article: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin mimics the moon’s gravity for NASA experiments during spaceflightJeff Bezos' rocket company has given NASA a brief taste of the moon's gravity without straying too far from home.
The space shuttle Challenger disaster was 39 years ago. Share your memories
Read full article: The space shuttle Challenger disaster was 39 years ago. Share your memoriesAs we reflect on the Challenger mission, 39 years later we want to know, what memories do you have of the shuttle, its crew, and/or that day in particular? Where were you when you first learned about Challenger’s story?
39 years ago: How weather played a role in space shuttle Challenger disaster
Read full article: 39 years ago: How weather played a role in space shuttle Challenger disasterLooking back at the weather 39 years ago and how it impacted the Challenger launch, leading to one of the most tragic losses in space flight history.
Future of Space Perspective up in the air as company owes $90k in unpaid rent at Titusville airport, documents show
Read full article: Future of Space Perspective up in the air as company owes $90k in unpaid rent at Titusville airport, documents showThe future of the giant balloon that planned to take people to the edge of space from Brevard County is unknown after court records show the company behind the audacious plan was served an eviction notice on Friday.
VIDEO: SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean
Read full article: VIDEO: SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the CaribbeanSpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.
Palm Bay council votes to petition Congress for NASA HQ in Brevard County
Read full article: Palm Bay council votes to petition Congress for NASA HQ in Brevard CountyThe Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.
Why launching a new rocket, like Blue Origin’s New Glenn, is harder than it looks
Read full article: Why launching a new rocket, like Blue Origin’s New Glenn, is harder than it looksEverything, from the hardware to the onboard software and mission control computers on the New Glenn rocket, is newly built from scratch.
Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown
Read full article: Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdownBlue Origin will try again to launch its massive new rocket as early as Thursday after calling off the debut launch because of ice buildup in critical plumbing.
Blue Origin: How a billionaire’s bold vision became reality on the Space Coast
Read full article: Blue Origin: How a billionaire’s bold vision became reality on the Space CoastIf you’re hearing rumors about when the brand-new mega-rocket from a company other than SpaceX will launch from our Space Coast for the first time on a test flight, you’re not alone.
New rockets, billon-dollar secret projects, stuck astronauts highlight big space stories in 2025
Read full article: New rockets, billon-dollar secret projects, stuck astronauts highlight big space stories in 2025On New Year's Eve, a Falcon 9 brought to a close the most prolific year ever for launches here.