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Cape Canaveral could get new launch site only 2 miles from the port
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station could see the creation of new Space Launch Complex 51...
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Examining how religious communities are responding to the rise of UFO sightings.
What Elon Musk’s trillion means in real terms
The number “one trillion” is hard in itself for the human mind to comprehend.
Space Coast launch schedule
A list of launches coming up at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force...
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Ahead of the first trade in SpaceX, Forbes put Musk's net worth at $982.6 billion.
SpaceX launches from Cape Canaveral same day as its IPO
On the same day Elon Musk's SpaceX debuts on Wall Street, the company was business...
Japan’s struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Japan’s H3 rocket returned to flight Friday with the debut of a new low-cost variant,...
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
The prospectus for the SpaceX stock debut shows spending at a massive scale.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street. What to know
SpaceX is likely to become the biggest IPO ever, with proceeds of around $75 billion.
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
SpaceX has built up $29.1 billion in debt, as of the end of March.
SpaceX IPO: A glossary to help understand what happens in an initial public offering
An IPO is a company's first offering of stock to the public.
NASA unveils 4 astronauts, outlines details for next year’s Artemis III mission
They won't be flying to the moon, but will be paving the way. NASA announced...
A trip to the United Arab Emirates’ darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way
“It causes us to appreciate our existence in this galaxy,” Sheeraz Awan said.
SpaceX knocks out sunrise Space Coast launch with record-setting booster
A SpaceX launch at sunrise on Monday was business as usual, especially for the booster...
Port Canaveral juggles requisite space duties amid cruise juggernaut
Port Canaveral funds from SpaceX and Blue Origin keep climbing, but remain a tiny part...
Space Station astronauts halt shelter plans as Russia’s repair job on hold for worsening cracks, NASA says
“The cracks have always been a concern that NASA watches very closely.”
Space Station astronauts halt shelter plans as Russia’s repair job on hold for worsening cracks, NASA says
Cosmonauts halted plans to perform repairs while five others had remained sheltered within the Dragon...
Artemis III rocket boosters incoming as Northrop Grumman ships segments to KSC
The boosters arrived on a special train named 4547 in deference to President Trump.
Space Force digs in to uncover extent of Blue Origin New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin's CEO said the company could be launching from the pad before the end...
Space Florida to fund ocean-based space launch company, other secretive projects
The state agency moved forward on deals with names like Project Jaguar, Project Forge and...
Voyager Technologies to acquire lunar lander company Astrobotic
The $300 million transaction is expected to close by early July 2026.
Despite explosion, Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly before end of year
Blue Origin's CEO said launchpad damage was not as dire as thought.
Kennedy Space Center summer events salute bus tour, Atlantis
Attraction plans festivities tied to country's 250th anniversary, space shuttle and lunar exploration.
Blue Origin gets closer look at New Glenn launch pad damage after explosion
Blue Origin officials were able to get a closer look at the massive damage caused...
NASA’s moon plans take hit with Blue Origin explosion
A similar explosion in 2016 led to a launch pad not being available for use...
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
China aims for its first lunar landing by 2030.
SpaceX and ULA knock out Friday launches despite Blue Origin explosion
Even though Blue Origin suffered a massive explosion of its New Glenn rocket at Cape...
Watch: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral launch pad during test
The new first stage for an upcoming Blue Origin New Glenn mission exploded on the...
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
The brilliant star Antares will photobomb Sunday’s spectacle for a celestial three-for-one.
Blue Origin lines up 1st New Glenn launch since rocket was grounded
Last week, the FAA cleared New Glenn to return to flight after accepting results and...
FAA update grounds SpaceX Starship labeling failed booster landing as ‘mishap’
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday grounded SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy rocket after updated...
NASA announces lunar rover, other moon base mission providers
NASA announced which two companies would be tasked to build lunar rovers for its future...
No FAA ‘mishap’ declaration yet on SpaceX Starship booster anomaly
The Super Heavy booster didn't perform as expected, instead crashing into Gulf waters.
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space...
Blue Origin’s $600 million Space Coast expansion to bring 500 jobs, state says
The site already employs about 4,000 people.
NASA reorganization shuffle combines programs, lands KSC new director
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined a major overhaul of the agency's structure that included a...
FAA closes Blue Origin investigation that had grounded New Glenn
It took just over one month for the Federal Aviation Administration to close the book...
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
It’s the 12th test flight of the rocket that will get people to Mars.
SpaceX Starship launch muscles through engine issue, makes explosive yet successful landing
SpaceX's debut of its next-generation version of Starship managed to take flight Friday, suffering engine...
SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems
If the problem can be fixed quickly, another launch attempt will be made Friday.
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
A dying star has never looked so lovely.
How to pile dirt on the moon? Robotics teams tackle NASA challenge
NASA's annual Lunabotics Challenge invited nearly 50 university teams to Central Florida to see whose...
Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Sixteen known moons circle Neptune, and Nereid may have survived a cosmic crash.
Pictures: NASA Lunabotics Challenge 2026 at KSC
University teams took part in NASA's Lunabotics Challenge 2026 at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center...
They fixed Hubble telescope: Pair of shuttle-era astronauts enter U.S. hall of fame
NASA astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner, both four-time space shuttle veterans, and two of...
SpaceX launches space station resupply mission; booster recovery brought sonic booms
Weather cleared Friday for SpaceX's third try to get a resupply mission to the International...
NASA refines Artemis III flight details for next year
NASA nailed down some specifics for next year's Artemis III mission, which will send four...
ULA to prep future Vulcan launch for Amazon despite rocket investigation
United Launch Alliance is running short on usable hardware this year having to rely on...
Weather takes out SpaceX launch for 2nd day; sets up Friday retry that could bring sonic booms
After another weather scrub Wednesday, SpaceX will have to wait until at least Friday night...
Bill Posey, longtime congressman for the Space Coast, dies
Former U.S. House member Bill Posey, who represented the Space Coast for 16 years in...
Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
The image released this week depicts the Messier 77 galaxy 45 million light-years away.
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Release aims to promote transparency, though experts warn files can be misinterpreted.
Blue Origin preps for moonshot lander mission while New Glenn remains grounded
While the timeline remains uncertain for when Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket will be allowed...
KSC director Petro, who headed NASA last year, to retire
NASA announced Friday that Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro would be retiring after nearly...
Space Coast saw nearly 350,000 visitors for Artemis II launch
Sending humans out past the moon for the first time in more than half a...
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
It's believed to be the smallest object yet with a clearly detected global atmosphere.
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet....
NASA keeps Boeing Starliner flights in holding pattern in updated space station plan
NASA continues to work through the problems found during Starliner's beleaguered first crewed mission in...
SpaceX gets May launches going after helping set rocket record in April
The launch came just days after its bigger brother, the Falcon Heavy rocket.
Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled
Coastal commission acknowledged it apologized for “irrelevant” statements made by its members.
Pictures: SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches for 1st time since 2024
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday after taking a year...
SpaceX launches 1st Falcon Heavy since 2024 bringing sonic booms to Central Florida
Central Florida got served up a pair of sonic booms as SpaceX launched its Falcon...
ULA sends up latest batch of satellites for Amazon constellation
Earlier, weather took out what would have been the first SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch since...
Kennedy Space Center gets its hands on biggest Artemis III puzzle piece
The biggest portion of the Space Launch System rocket for next year's Artemis III mission...
Weather knocks out Monday SpaceX Falcon Heavy attempt, will retry Wednesday
Central Florida could be in store for a pair of sonic booms Wednesday morning with...
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Schmitt, 90, is one of the four Apollo moonwalkers still alive today.
Central Florida astronaut Luke Delaney chosen for 1st NASA spaceflight
Central Florida's Luke Delaney is headed to space. The astronaut who was raised in Volusia...
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet’s home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
Comet 3I/Atlas is only the third interstellar visitor to be confirmed.
NASA head Isaacman endures congressional criticism amid science, other cuts in proposed Trump budget
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman withstood bipartisan criticism of Trump's proposed NASA budget.
In race to prep for Artemis III, rocket’s core stage on way to Kennedy Space Center
A big chunk of NASA's next Artemis mission rocket is headed to Kennedy Space Center.
FBI probes missing or dead NASA, other scientists
Amid growing national security concerns, the FBI said Tuesday it has launched a broad investigation...
In race to prep for Artemis III, rocket’s core stage on way to Kennedy Space Center
A big chunk of NASA's next Artemis mission rocket is headed to Kennedy Space Center.
Artemis II heat shield damage shouldn’t slow up Artemis III plans, NASA says
The heat shield will be transported to Huntsville, Alabama, where teams will extract samples and...
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it
The show will be visible across the globe, but views will be best in the...
With GPS launch, Space Force turns again to SpaceX amid ULA Vulcan issues
The Space Force flew a national security GPS satellite relying on SpaceX to sub in...
FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn after labeling mission a ‘mishap’
The designation grounds the rocket until the company completes an investigation.
Milestone unlocked: Blue Origin nails launch, landing of reflown New Glenn booster, but payload deployment goes wrong
Blue Origin joined SpaceX in the club of companies to reuse a rocket booster after...
One week later, Artemis II astronauts grapple with weight of what they witnessed
"There's depth to the galaxy that I just had never experienced before," Jeremy Hansen said.
With Artemis II complete, NASA rolls back mobile launcher for Artemis III
Meanwhile, the Orion spacecraft is already back on the Space Coast.
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
The jet power from this relatively close black hole-star system is equivalent to 10,000 suns.
Blue Origin’s next New Glenn launch could come Sunday morning
Jeff Bezos' heavy-lift rocket, which is manufactured at nearby Merritt Island, had two successful launches...
Artemis II astronauts revel in return celebration
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were welcomed to cheers back in Houston.
Nearly a century of wondering: The American UFO saga, in reality and in fiction
Sightings and investigations date back to the first widely reported one in 1947.
Hollywood’s narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades
Hollywood has been preparing the public for the possibility of intelligent alien life visiting Earth.
As Trump orders UFO data released, a question hangs: If aliens exist, what would they think of us?
Visitors from other planets might be disappointed at what they find here.
Pictures: Artemis II crew back on Earth after Orion splashdown
The four crew of Artemis II returned to Earth on Friday with a splashdown landing...
Sonic boom Saturday served up by SpaceX launch on NASA cargo mission
People in Central Florida who were looking to sleep in may have received a sonic...
Talking Central Florida podcast: Artemis II and affordable housing for Orange County school staff
On this week's episode of Talking Central Florida, Brendan Byrne from Central Florida Public Media discusses...
Blue Origin Space Coast test site suffers damage; unclear if New Glenn launch could be delayed
As Blue Origin prepares for the next launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape...
Artemis II astronauts back on Earth after splashdown to end historic moon mission
Records were set. History was made. All that was left was to get the four...
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Artemis II crew is less than 150,000 miles from home, preparing for a dangerous reentry
‘Spacewoman’ doc on 1st female commander Eileen Collins comes to Central Florida
Eileen Collins made history as the first female pilot and commander of a space mission....
All eyes on Orion heat shield ahead of Artemis II landing
NASA's Artemis II mission is set for reentry at near 24,000 mph with temperatures near...
Filmmaker who championed KSC’s Apollo 11 statue sets sights on honoring Artemis II
The documentary filmmaker who helped spearhead the bronze, lifelike Apollo 11 statue anchored at Kennedy...
Space Coast gets new player in satellite manufacturing business
Italian company Argotec cut the ribbon on a site in Melbourne to produce small satellites.
Pictures: NASA releases Artemis II moon images
NASA has released several images of the Artemis II mission from space including their historic...
Artemis II headed home as Trump calls in to congratulate crew on moon mission
The crew of Artemis II flew farther from Earth than any human in history, saw...
Artemis II astronauts break Apollo 13 record, make moving request to name moon craters
On a day the crew of Artemis II broke the record set by Apollo 13...
NASA shoehorns in human science on Artemis II moon mission
"The most complex machine we're flying is the human, and we have to understand the...
From Artemis to ULA, Space Force has hands full with 6 different rockets this year
NASA's Artemis II mission got the limelight this week, but U.S. Space Force has an...