SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space Coast
SpaceX released a new potential launch date for its Crew 9 mission. This launch will mark the first time a human spaceflight mission will take off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
SpaceX launches ‘BlueBirds’ communications satellites from Florida coast
The launch is set to send five communications satellites — dubbed “BlueBirds” — for AST SpaceMobile into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space Coast
SpaceX successfully launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
Heavy lifting: Space Perspective capsule spotted at Port Canaveral
On Saturday, Space Perspective’s prototype capsule — that will one day take tourists to the edge of space — was lifted by crane onto the ship voyager.
SpaceX executes successful Starlink mission after being cleared to launch again
After being grounded over an accident with its first-stage booster last week, SpaceX is once again launching Falcon 9 rockets.
FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket booster fails to land properly
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into what went wrong with the landing of a SpaceX rocket booster that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Wednesday.
‘Spaceflight is risky:’ NASA decides Starliner astronauts will stay at space station until 2025
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has announced astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the International Space Station until February 2025.
‘Could be extreme:’ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude record
The crew attempting the first commercial spacewalk next week will go further away from Earth than any astronauts since the final Apollo mission, but soaring three-and-a-half times higher than the International Space Station will come with additional risks.
WATCH LIVE: NASA to decide whether Starliner is safe enough to return with crew
NASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June.
‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
The day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida says it's happy Port Canaveral isn't favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space.
Cost nears $140M for Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ site on Space Coast
Amazon is investing another $19.5 million to build a storage and processing site at Kennedy Space Center for "Project Kuiper," an internet satellite constellation not unlike SpaceX's Starlink.
SpaceX sets new date for historic launch of Polaris Dawn. Here’s when to watch
As part of the mission, a four-person crew will go up aboard a Dragon capsule launched by a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Here’s what’s left before NASA decides if Starliner astronauts stay at space station until 2025
NASA says it plans to complete two reviews before deciding whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can leave the International Space Station before 2025.
Aiming high: Here are the milestones the Polaris Dawn crew hope to achieve in orbit
The Polaris Dawn mission will spend up to five days in orbit and plan to reach milestones for commercial spaceflight.
SpaceX, Polaris Dawn discuss ‘milestone mission’ from Space Coast
SpaceX and Polaris Dawn are scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday afternoon to discuss their mission planned to launch from Kennedy Space Center later this month.
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
NASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.
New Mars study suggests an ocean's worth of water may be hiding beneath the red dusty surface
A new study suggests Mars may be drenched beneath its surface, with enough water hiding in the cracks of underground rocks to form a global ocean.
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing’s troubled capsule
NASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman resupply mission to space station from Florida coast
SpaceX on Sunday launched a Northrop Grumman cargo resupply mission from Florida to the International Space Station following a delay on Saturday.
PinIt! Share your photos of Atlas V national security mission launch from Florida Space Coast
With skies painted pink and orange, United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX returning Dragon splashdowns to west coast after space debris unexpectedly makes landfall
SpaceX next year will move recovery operations of its Dragon cargo and crew spacecrafts back to California after five years of splashdowns off the Florida coast.
TIMELINE: Starliner crew still on space station as Boeing, NASA seek solutions
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams weren't supposed to be at the space station for very long. They're still there.
Core stage of Artemis rocket that will launch astronauts to moon arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage of NASA's Space Launch System for Artemis II completed its journey to Kennedy Space Center Tuesday.
Grounded Falcon 9 means Space Coast tourists get no rocket launches for time being
As SpaceX waits on the feds to allow rocket launches again here, locals and visitors are without the signature perk of being on the Space Coast.
Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth.
Explore Kennedy Space Center’s ‘Moon Fest Weekend’
The Kennedy Space Center is set to host its “Moon Fest Weekend” in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon while also looking forward to the Artemis missions.
SpaceX asks FAA to resume Falcon 9 flights after anomaly during California launch
SpaceX has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket just days after a Starlink mission from California suffered a malfunction, prompting the agency to ground the reusable launch vehicles.
FHP submits space-themed photo to cruiser contest. Will this ‘launch’ it to the top spot?
On Monday, FHP posted a photo of this year’s submission to the American Association of State Troopers’ annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest” on social media.
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon, not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago.
Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely.
What’s life like on Mars? Volunteer crew ends year-long stint in NASA’s simulated habitat
A crew of four that entered an isolated NASA-built environment in June 2023 to simulate life on Mars is set to end its year-long mission.
‘We’re not in any rush to go home:’ NASA, Boeing don’t have return date for Starliner yet
NASA and Boeing officials say Starliner is working well, and they are not in any rush to bring the spacecraft and its astronauts home from the International Space Station as they work to troubleshoot equipment problems that surfaced after the capsule launched from Florida earlier this month.
WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecasting
NASA and NOAA scientists trumpeted a new satellite launching Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center that will improve data and forecasting for weather events ranging from flash floods to hurricanes to solar storms.
Florida family sues NASA after piece of space station crashed through home’s roof
A family in Florida has filed a lawsuit against NASA after a piece of space junk from the the International Space Station crashed through their home’s roof in March.
WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX launched communication satellite from Florida’s Space Coast
SpaceX once again delayed its launch of the SES ASTRA 1P mission from Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral due to unfavorable weather at the launch and recovery sites.
Sally’s Night at Orange County History Center: Celebrating over 40 years of women in space
This year’s annual Sally’s Night is on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Orange County Regional History Center.
‘No emergency situation:’ NASA live simulation broadcast causes space station scare
NASA confirmed on Wednesday evening that audio aired live from the International Space Station indicating an emergency was just a drill.
NASA, Boeing push back return of Starliner. Here’s when it will come back to Earth
NASA and Boeing teams confirmed on June 9 that the return date of the Boeing Starliner has been delayed to no earlier than Tuesday, June 18 to allow the crew to complete an integral spacewalk, as engineers monitor the three small helium leaks that were detected in the capsule following the initial launch.
Blue Origin launches seventh crewed New Shepard mission from Texas
Blue Origin will attempt a crewed launch of its reusable New Shepard rocket Sunday morning in Texas, marking the company's 25th mission using the launch vehicle and its seventh flight with humans on board.
‘Jellyfish’ in the sky: SpaceX rocket launch creates atmospheric phenomenon. Did you see it?
Friday night’s SpaceX rocket launch gave viewers something a little extra to enjoy: “space jellyfish.”