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Musk vows to put data centers in space and run them on solar power but experts have their doubts
Elon Musk vowed this week to upend another industry just as he did with cars and rockets — and once again he's taking on long odds.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026

NASA to review Artemis II test data as it eyes March launch
The liquid hydrogen leak and the bitter cold weather impacted many aspects of the test, NASA stated.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

Falcon 9 issue may push back Crew-12 launch
An issue with the Falcon 9 rocket during re-entry has forced SpaceX to hold off on launches until the cause has been resolved.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026

NASA says it detected leak on Artemis II moon rocket during testing
The leak exceeded allowable limits, NASA stated.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Feb 02 2026

Looking back at Artemis I as NASA makes final preps for Artemis II mission
In 2022, NASA attempted to launch the uncrewed Artemis I mission many times, with either mechanical problems or Mother Nature getting in the way.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Feb 02 2026

Watch: Astronauts poised for moon trip aboard Artemis II
Artemis II will do a crewed fly-by of the Moon.

Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, Feb 01 2026

FAA recommends 44 launches per year for SpaceX’s Starship
The report recommended that SpaceX could pursue up to 44 launches per year from Kennedy Space Center.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Jan 30 2026

Students studying about the next mission to the moon, history of flight
Some Viera Middle School students are part of a program to help them understand the importance of developing future engineers and aviators.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Jan 30 2026

Blue Origin puts a pause on New Shepard launches to focus on the moon
Blue Origin stated it wants to focus on its "lunar capabilities."

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Anthony Leone
Friday, Jan 30 2026

'Rare arctic outbreak' causes NASA to delay Artemis II fueling test
The new earliest launch date is now Sunday, Feb. 8.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jan 30 2026

SpaceX hits milestone with 11,000 Starlink satellites
More than 11,000 Starlink satellites have been launched since 2019.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jan 30 2026

How the lessons learned from the Challenger disaster apply to Artemis rockets
An expert at Florida Tech explains why the cold weather should not impact Artemis II.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

SpaceX's launches U.S. Space Force GPS satellite
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up GPS III-9 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

Central Florida man reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later
The seven astronauts on board were killed when the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986.

Source: Sasha Teman
Wednesday, Jan 28 2026

NASA sets date for Artemis II fueling test
A wet dress rehearsal simulates the launch of the Artemis II moon rocket.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

Titusville’s American Space Museum to auction off NASA rocket engine
There are a lot of various items up for auction, with many from the Apollo missions.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Jan 27 2026

How weather caused the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger
Weather was a major factor in the Challenger accident Jan. 28, 1986.

Source: Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson
Monday, Jan 26 2026

NASA Day of Remembrance solemn time to reflect on lost astronauts
A ceremony was held where astronauts' memories and service to our country in America’s pursuit of space exploration were honored.

Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Blue Origin launches New Shepard NS-38 manned mission
The six are part of the NS-38 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Jan 22 2026

Crew-11 avoids details of medical episode that cut mission short
Crew-11 and NASA would not identify the astronaut or what the medical issue was.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026

Northern lights could be visible for parts of the country on Monday night
A Geomagnetic Storm Watch is in effect tonight.

Source: Spectrum News Weather Staff
Monday, Jan 19 2026

Weather not a concern for Starlink launch
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up the Starlink 6-100 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Jan 19 2026

NASA rolls out SLS rocket for Artemis II moon mission
It will begin its slow 4-mile ground journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Jan 17 2026

NASA says astronaut suffered ‘serious medical condition’ on ISS
The unnamed astronaut is in stable condition and in good spirits, stated NASA.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Jan 15 2026

Crew-11 splashes down; mission ends early after astronaut has medical episode
This is the International Space Station's first medical evacuation.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Jan 15 2026

Despite forecast, SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up the Starlink 6-98 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Jan 14 2026

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
Close to 30 Starlink satellites will be in low-Earth orbit.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Jan 12 2026

The University of Texas System signs new Space Act agreement with NASA
According to NASA’s records, this agreement marks the third active partnership the UT System has with NASA, the other two signed in November 2025.

Source: Corinne Piorkowski
Monday, Jan 12 2026

Crew-11 prepares for early return to Earth as astronaut deals with medical issue
The undocking of Crew-11's capsule from the International Space Station is set for early Wednesday evening.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Jan 12 2026

Texas A&M researchers explore farming on Martian soil
Texas A&M researchers are studying how plants could grow in Martian soil with experiments sent to the International Space Station.

Source: Agustin Garfias
Monday, Jan 12 2026

SpaceX sends up Florida's 2nd launch of 2026
Starlink 6-96 mission took off from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jan 09 2026

UCF doctor shares medical insight on International Space Station
Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta describes what type of training an assigned crew medical officer goes through.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jan 09 2026

Crew-11 mission cut short after astronaut has medical issue
NASA has not released the name of the astronaut.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Jan 08 2026

SpaceX kicks off 2026 with first Florida launch
The Starlink 6-88 mission was Florida's first launch of 2026.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Jan 05 2026

'Wolf Moon': 2026's first full moon will also be a supermoon
The Wolf Moon will brighten the skies this weekend.

Source: Meteorologist Ian Cassette
Friday, Jan 02 2026

Record number of Space Coast launches expected in 2026
That shattered the previous tally of 93 last year.

Source: Greg Pallone
Monday, Dec 29 2025

SpaceX is reportedly considering a land swap with the government
The swap would give acreage from a wildlife preserve in exchange for land in Cameron County.

Source: Mike D'Alonzo
Tuesday, Dec 23 2025

United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Under Tory Bruno, the Colorado-based ULA has seen a number of achievements, such as the successful launch of the company’s new Vulcan rocket in 2024.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Dec 22 2025

Space industry expected to grow in 2026
The U.S. space economy could be worth $428 billion over the next decade.

Source: Barbara Fox
Monday, Dec 22 2025

Wrapping up 2025 with the winter solstice and a meteor shower
Former NASA rocket scientist Kevin DeBruin explains what makes both the winter solstice and the Ursid meteor shower unique.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Sunday, Dec 21 2025

Space Florida hopes to advance aerospace industry with proposed state funding
Space Florida says it's looking forward to working with state and local partners to come up with the best solutions it can for improvements.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Saturday, Dec 20 2025

Blue Origin successfully launches New Shepard NS-37 manned mission
The mission sent up six new astronauts, including the first wheelchair-bound person in space.

Source: Mike D'Alonzo, Anthony Leone
Saturday, Dec 20 2025

The Ursid meteor shower arrives, the last of 2025
The last meteor shower of 2025 peaks this week; the Ursids. Here's all you need to know.

Source: Meteorologist Scott Dean
Friday, Dec 19 2025

Isaacman sworn in as 15th NASA Administrator
Isaacman sworn in as 15th NASA Administrator.

Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Dec 18 2025

Senate confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator in do-over after Musk feud
Isaacman, who has promised to bring a business-minded approach to the space agency, was confirmed in a bipartisan vote, 67-30.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites
SpaceX sent up its Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center for the Starlink 6-99 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025

Brevard County pushes for public hearing on Blue Origin’s wastewater dumping permit
An online petition against the permit extension has over 40,000 signatures.

Source: Greg Pallone
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025

ULA launches nearly 30 Amazon Leo satellites
The Atlas V 551 rocket’s first-stage booster does not land on a droneship or landing zone, like SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025

NASA switches to Boeing for Artemis astronaut transport vans after Canoo goes bankrupt
The three EV vans were supposed to transport Artemis astronauts to the launchpad before going to the moon.

Source: Anthony Leone, Jon Shaban
Friday, Dec 12 2025

SpaceX sends up more than 2 dozen satellites to join Starlink constellation
The company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the satellites on board.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Dec 11 2025

SpaceX successfully launches U.S. security satellite into orbit
This is a top-secret mission for the National Reconnaissance Office and U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Dec 09 2025

SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites
More than two dozens satellites were aboard the Falcon 9 rocket that took off at 5:26 p.m.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Dec 08 2025

SpaceX receives lawsuit over Freeport valve explosion in machine shop
A lawsuit has been filed against SpaceX and New Gen Products regarding injuries sustained from an explosion of a Freeport valve in a machine shop.

Source: Rhett Brady
Friday, Dec 05 2025

December's 'Cold Moon' will be the final supermoon of the year
The full moon peaks at 6:14 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Source: Meteorologist Reid Lybarger
Friday, Dec 05 2025

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman back before the Senate seeking NASA’s top job
Jared Isaacman appeared before the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee in Washington eight months after his first nomination hearing.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 04 2025

SpaceX skirts the weather to launch 29 Starlink satellites
The satellites will head to low-Earth orbit to join the thousands already there.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Dec 02 2025

Air Force clears SpaceX to build Starship launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
SpaceX is one step closer to bringing Starship launches from Texas to Brevard County.

Source: Sasha Teman, Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Dec 02 2025

Number of launches from Space Coast expected to soar in coming years
The Department of the Air Force has allocated $800 million to Brevard County to reshape the current infrastructure to support more future launches.

Source: Greg Pallone
Wednesday, Nov 26 2025

Blue Origin renews permit to dump 500k gallons of wastewater daily into Indian River
Environmentalists have started a petition to the agreement.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Nov 25 2025

Elon Musk's SpaceX drives $13 billion economic impact in South Texas
The company’s Starbase headquarters have added over $13 billion to the South Texas economy over the past two years.

Source: Laura Baker
Friday, Nov 21 2025

SpaceX’s Starlink launch is the 100th for Florida this year
Last year’s record of 93, which broke the previous year’s record of 74, was broken by the Blue Origin launch of NASA’s Mars mission.

Source: Jon Shaban, Anthony Leone
Friday, Nov 21 2025

Falcon 9’s first-stage booster has successful 12th launch in Starlink mission
The 29 satellites joined nearly 9,000 in orbit.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Nov 18 2025

Catch the dazzling Leonid meteor shower
The Leonid meteor shower will be visible until the night of November 20.

Source: Meteorologist Nathan Harrington
Tuesday, Nov 18 2025

Woman to be sentenced for falsely accusing astronaut wife of space crime
Summer Heather Worden has pleaded guilty to accusing her now ex-wife of illegally accessing her bank account from the International Space Station.

Source: Mark Boxley
Tuesday, Nov 18 2025

FAA ends commercial space launch-limit times
Daytime and early-evening launches resume nationwide.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Nov 17 2025

In a rare double launch window, SpaceX launches Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched Starlink 6-89 mission at the same time.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Nov 15 2025

SpaceX sends up the first of two double Starlink launches
SpaceX launched a total of 58 Starlink satellites from two Falcon 9 rockets during the same launch window.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Nov 15 2025

Hillsborough County students inducted into John Glenn Top Gun Academy Aerospace Honor Society
Already comfortable in their blue flight suits, students from Stewart Middle Magnet School were officially inducted Friday.

Source: Fallon Silcox
Friday, Nov 14 2025

Amazon changes name of its Project Kuiper satellites to Amazon Leo
It is a nice play on words for low-Earth orbit and the Zodiac constellation Leo.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Nov 14 2025

ULA launches ViaSat-3 mission after valve issue
The ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission took off from the Atlas V 551 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Nov 14 2025

Blue Origin launches NASA’s Mars mission despite issues, scrubs; becomes second company to land rocket on droneship
After dealing with space weather and issues, Blue Origin launched two satellites to Mars.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Nov 13 2025

Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places in the U.S.
A rare, powerful solar storm could light up the sky across the U.S. again Wednesday night.

Source: Associated Press, Spectrum News Weather Staff
Wednesday, Nov 12 2025

PHOTOS: Glimmers of the northern lights captured on Florida cameras
Share your photos with Spectrum News.

Source: Spectrum News Weather Staff
Wednesday, Nov 12 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Northern lights visible across the country
See pictures of the northern lights around the U.S.

Source: Spectrum News Weather Staff
Wednesday, Nov 12 2025

Blue Origin will attempt New Glenn launch of Mars mission Wednesday
It will send up NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, which will see two satellites head to Mars.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Nov 11 2025

SpaceX launches Starlink 6-87 mission
Because of the FAA’s new order, SpaceX adjusted its launch time for the Starlink 6-87 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Nov 11 2025

FAA orders stop of commercial space launches during certain hours
The order is to “ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficiency of the National Airspace System.”

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Nov 10 2025

Fireball seen across Florida likely from old Chinese rocket
Early Saturday morning, residents in Central Florida witnessed a streak of light across the sky.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Nov 08 2025

Oxygen tank valve issue forces ULA to scrub communications satellite launch again
The ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission will take off from the Atlas V 551 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Nov 06 2025

Could the shutdown impact rocket launch cadence?
Each launch requires an FAA approved license. But what happens if there’s no one to sign off on them?

Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Nov 06 2025

Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. due to solar storms
Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states. Here's where you may be able to see them.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Nov 06 2025

NASA’s next Mars mission will help future astronauts on the Red Planet
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket will launch the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Nov 06 2025

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites Wednesday
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up the Starlink 6-81 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Nov 05 2025

Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
Earlier this year, Trump withdrew his nomination of Isaacman citing concerns about his political leanings.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Nov 04 2025

This November's 'Beaver Moon' will be the biggest seen in several years
An earlier sunset should give great visibility of the supermoon.

Source: Spectrum News Weather Staff
Tuesday, Nov 04 2025

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites under blue skies
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-37 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Oct 29 2025

Earth's quasi-moon: Recent discovery has space lovers 'over the moon'
This summer, astronomers in Hawaii discovered a quasi-moon near Earth called 2025 PN7.

Source: Blessing Iwuchukwu
Tuesday, Oct 28 2025

SpaceX launches Spanish communications satellite overnight
SpaceX successfully launched a Spanish communications satellite Thursday night after the launch was pushed back.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Oct 24 2025

Questions surround NASA’s push for Starship alternatives in Artemis III mission
Don Platt, Director of Florida Tech’s Spaceport Education Center, questions if other companies can speed up lunar mission timelines.

Source: Greg Pallone, Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Oct 22 2025

SpaceX hits milestone with more than 10,000 Starlink satellites launched
Just because more than 10,000 have gone up, it does not mean they are all in working order.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Oct 21 2025

NASA’s Sean Duffy wants to open Artemis III to other companies; says SpaceX is behind
Blue Origin may have a chance to send people to the moon during the Artemis III mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Oct 20 2025

SpaceX successfully launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-17 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Sunday, Oct 19 2025

Falcon 9 rocket creates 'jellyfish effect' over Central Florida. Here's what causes it
Spectrum News 13’s morning meteorologist Maureen McCann described how the conditions were perfect for Thursday’s jellyfish effect.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Oct 16 2025

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
SpaceX sent off Starlink 10-52 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Oct 16 2025

Acting NASA admin says future HQ location is not priority
Sean Duffy tells Spectrum News he hasn't "put one iota of mind space yet into where the headquarters should go."

Source: Corina Cappabianca
Tuesday, Oct 14 2025

SpaceX launches batch of Amazon’s Kuiper satellites Monday
The KF-03 mission took off from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Oct 13 2025

SpaceX launches 11th Starship test flight
Starship will be part of the Artemis III mission that will send people back to the moon.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Oct 13 2025

She saw a car-sized object above a Texas farm and found a wayward hunk of NASA equipment
She called the local sheriff's office and learned that NASA, indeed, was looking for a piece of equipment that had gone lost.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Oct 10 2025

Mystery rider joins 5 others in Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch
The sixth person's identity has been revealed.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Oct 08 2025

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-59 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Oct 07 2025