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NASA to launch Artemis II crew in flyby mission to the moon
Artemis II to return humans to the moon in a flyby mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 27 2026

NASA's Orion capsule a key component to getting humans to the moon
The spacecraft provides life support, avionics, power, and the all-important thermal protection system that will ward off space radiation.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Mar 27 2026

Artemis II to bring traffic backups to Brevard County
FDOT expects an increase in traffic on I-95 and SR-528.

Source: Jerry Hume
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

UCF students help NASA with plans to return to the moon
UCF students are developing experiments to study lunar dust.

Source: Jerry Hume
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

NASA'S SLS rocket will propel America back to the moon
The rocket’s development began in 2011 to replace the retiring Space Shuttle program.

Source: Greg Pallone
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Artemis II: Send your name to the moon
Currently, there are nearly 5.5 million boarding passes.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Space expert explores Texas connections to Artemis II mission
The first human journey into deep space since 1972 is quickly approaching.

Source: Valencia Jones
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

NASA says Artemis II launch is still on target; explains moon base
NASA officials explained the moon base and the phases of development.

Source: Corina Cappabianca
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

SpaceX launches another group of Starlink satellites
Falcon 9 leaves Space Launch Complex 40 with 29 Starlink satellites.

Source: Anthony Leone
Sunday, Mar 22 2026

Space Coast hotels anticipating NASA's moon shot
Thousands are expected to descend on the area for the launch.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Mar 20 2026

NASA rolls Artemis II moon rocket back to its launch pad for second time; high winds delayed rollout time
It took about 11 hours to make the long 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 20 2026

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 10-33 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

SpaceX launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites on St. Patrick’s Day
There are more than 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

SpaceX successfully launches its Starlink 10-48 mission
The mission was originally supposed to be launched Thursday and then it was moved to Friday.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

NASA adds new launch date to Artemis II launch
NASA is looking at April 1 as the earliest launch attempt of the Artemis II.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Mar 12 2026

SpaceX launches EchoStar XXV communications satellite
EchoStar XXV is a direct broad satellite that will provide service to DISH TV customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Mar 10 2026

Blue Origin is expanding its Space Coast footprint
The investment is more than $3 billion in facilities and infrastructure, along with rebuilding Launch Complex 36.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

NASA repairs helium flow issue that caused Artemis II rollback
NASA has not released a date of when the Artemis II moon rocket will be rolled back to the launch pad.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

U.S. committee passes act that extends space station’s future and adds moon base
The proposals in the act will have impacts on the space station, moon missions and astronauts.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Mar 06 2026

Destination Moon competition brings students closer to space
Brevard County students are studying everything moon related this week with a host of hands-on activities.

Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Mar 05 2026

PHOTOS: 'Jellyfish' effect spotted around Florida after rocket launch
Most of the Tampa Bay area had clear skies right before 6 a.m.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission
This is the 25th mission for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster called B1080.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Full moon and lunar eclipse March 2-3
The west coast will see a total lunar eclipse.

Source: Meteorologist Alan Auglis
Monday, Mar 02 2026

U.S. Space Force pauses use of ULA rocket after anomaly
ULA’s Vulcan rocket launched the satellites for the U.S. Space Force when an anomaly was observed.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Mar 02 2026

NASA: Artemis III will not land on the moon
Artemis IV may see humans returning to the moon in 2028.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Feb 27 2026

Despite clouds and fog, SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission
The Falcon 9 rocket launched carrying the Starlink 6-108 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Feb 27 2026

Planets on parade: Rare 6 planets line up in the sky
Six planets will align in the sky early on Feb. 28.

Source: Meteorologist Scott Dean
Thursday, Feb 26 2026

Crew-11 astronaut with mission-ending medical issue identifies self
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke thanked his fellow astronauts and NASA's medical team after he suffered a medical issue onboard the space station.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Feb 25 2026

NASA to roll back its Artemis II moon rocket for repairs
NASA will use a crawler transporter to move the Space Launch System rocket and its Orion capsule back to the Vehicle Assembly Building.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Feb 24 2026

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into nice skies
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 6-110 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Feb 24 2026

Selma-to-Montgomery march
During one of the most trying times in America, the Southeast's weather did not help the ongoing battle for justice.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Meteorologist Shelly Lindblade
Tuesday, Feb 24 2026

Tourists change plans in hopes of seeing Artemis II launch
The new issue for Artemis has pushed the launch date to a possible April launch; Space Coast visitors are adjusting their plans accordingly.

Source: Greg Pallone
Monday, Feb 23 2026

NASA to rollback Artemis moon rocket due to helium flow issue; March launch canceled
This new issue has pushed the launch date to a possible April launch.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Feb 21 2026

NASA sets March 6 as earliest moon mission opportunity after successful practice
If a flight readiness review goes well and a launch date is set, the crew will head from Houston to KSC not long after.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Feb 20 2026

NASA conducts second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
NASA took another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket Thursday after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Feb 20 2026

NASA labels Starliner danger level as Type A, same as Challenger
A NASA official said the U.S. space agency "failed" the Starliner astronauts.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Feb 19 2026

SpaceX aims to launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites
The company plans to send up its Falcon 9 rocket with Starlink 10-36 mission from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Feb 18 2026

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space
Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Meteorologist Shelly Lindblade
Tuesday, Feb 17 2026

Cape Canaveral prepares to improve infrastructure as launch rates increase
The city of Cape Canaveral is looking at ways to fund infrastructure resiliency as the Space Coast's launch rate continues to increase.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Tuesday, Feb 17 2026

NASA to conduct second wet dress rehearsal of Artemis II
The U.S. space agency is eyeing Thursday for a second wet dress rehearsal.

Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Feb 16 2026

Crew-12 docks with the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day
Crew-12 will be spending the next eight months conducting various experiments.

Source: Anthony Leone
Saturday, Feb 14 2026

NASA, SpaceX defy superstitions with successful launch on Friday the 13th
Friday morning, four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission successfully launched.

Source: Barbara Fox
Friday, Feb 13 2026

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launches and lands after Crew-12 liftoff
For the first time in Florida, a SpaceX rocket returned near the launch site.

Source: Anthony Leone, Jon Shaban
Friday, Feb 13 2026

How to see the Crew-12 launch
The instantaneous launch is set to take place at 5:15 a.m. ET.

Source: Spectrum News Weather Staff
Thursday, Feb 12 2026

ULA launches U.S. Space Force tracking satellites; 'observation' was noticed during liftoff
ULA’s Vulcan rocket lifted off at 4:22 a.m. ET from Space Launch Complex-41 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Feb 12 2026

Poor weather forces NASA to push Crew-12 launch
NASA is now eyeing Thursday for the Crew-12 launch.

Source: Greg Pallone
Tuesday, Feb 10 2026

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