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NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persist
Read full article: NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persistSpaceX’s plan to land NASA astronauts on the moon for Artemis III is on shaky ground after the space agency’s head announced plans to open the $4.4 billion contract to other companies.
Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: Atlas V rocket launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission from Florida’s Space CoastULA’s Atlas V rocket is set to deliver another batch of Project Kuiper satellites into orbit for Amazon on Thursday morning, according to the company.
Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical role
Read full article: Predicting the next solar storm: New satellite launching into space to play critical roleThis satellite will play a critical role in detecting solar storms before they reach Earth, giving scientists, satellite operators and power grid managers more time to respond to potential disruptions.
VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from Florida
Read full article: VIDEO: SpaceX launches NASA mission from FloridaA cluster of space weather satellites blasted off Wednesday morning to cast fresh eyes on solar storms that can produce stunning auroras but also scramble communications and threaten astronauts in flight.
Spacecraft engine snafu delays docking at space station. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Spacecraft engine snafu delays docking at space station. Here’s what happenedA critical resupply mission to the International Space Station hits a snag when the Cygnus XL spacecraft experiences an engine shutdown.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meeting
Read full article: ‘Keep it in Texas:’ Locals worry about environment, public safety at Starship meetingAs SpaceX celebrated its tenth test launch Starship launches 10th flight test of its giant rocket expected to land astronauts on the moon, not everyone is just as excited about Starship’s future.
Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation
Read full article: Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperationRussia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years.
From Florida to Ireland: Breakdown of Crew-11 weather conditions
Read full article: From Florida to Ireland: Breakdown of Crew-11 weather conditionsLaunch weather isn’t just about clear skies over the launch pad. It also includes safety checks all along the rocket’s flight path, even stretching as far as Ireland.
WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: SpaceX conducts early-morning launch of Falcon 9 rocket from FloridaSpaceX announced that it is gearing up for another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast this weekend.
Brevard County residents can weigh in on future of SpaceX’s Starship launches
Read full article: Brevard County residents can weigh in on future of SpaceX’s Starship launchesThe last of a series of public hearings will gather input from the Brevard County community on the future of SpaceX’s Starship launches from Florida.
More than 300 could leave posts at Kennedy Space Center under Trump budget proposal
Read full article: More than 300 could leave posts at Kennedy Space Center under Trump budget proposalPolitico reports that President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget could cause more than 2,100 senior-ranking NASA employees to part ways with the space administration.
Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chief
Read full article: Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chiefDuffy’s temporary takeover comes as NASA faces a proposed 24% budget cut for fiscal year 2026, which could jeopardize the Artemis program’s goal of returning humans to the moon.
Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from Florida
Read full article: Space station leak concerns will delay next Axiom Space launch from FloridaA chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.
Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he said
Read full article: Lawmaker asks Trump to give NASA HQ to Florida. Here’s what he saidOn Tuesday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott sent a letter to President Donald Trump, pushing for his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Space Coast.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches another Y2K nostalgia event. Here’s when
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex launches another Y2K nostalgia event. Here’s whenThe Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex says its "Kennedy Under the Stars" event is returning once again in August.
How satellites and plants are helping us outsmart volcanoes
Read full article: How satellites and plants are helping us outsmart volcanoesMount Etna—Europe’s most active volcano—put on another dramatic show recently, spewing ash and lava that grounded flights and reminded us just how unpredictable volcanoes can be.
Trump to withdraw billionaire Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, AP source says
Read full article: Trump to withdraw billionaire Jared Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, AP source saysPresident Donald Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA.
SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over Florida
Read full article: SpaceX launches Starship test flight after explosion sent debris over FloridaSpaceX will attempt its ninth test flight of Starship from Texas, marking the first test flight since it broke apart and its explosion could be seen from Florida.
FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, Caribbean
Read full article: FAA authorizes SpaceX Starship for flight after breakup over Florida, CaribbeanThe federal government is authorizing SpaceX to try for another test flight of its Starship rocket, two months after the last test flight ended with pieces of the rocket streaking over Florida and the Caribbean.
Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happens
Read full article: Rocket launch could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is and why it happensSpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:22 p.m. However, sunset is expected at 8:04 p.m. News 6 meteorologists say the timing may be just right for space jellyfish, if the weather plays along. Here's what they are.
What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?
Read full article: What happens to Florida’s Space Coast if it loses Artemis at Kennedy Space Center?President Donald Trump’s budget request delivered to Congress calls for a 24% cut in NASA funding in “the largest single-year cut to NASA in American history,” according to the Planetary Society.
NASA’s oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthday
Read full article: NASA’s oldest astronaut felt the decades melt away in space before returning on his 70th birthdayNASA's oldest full-time astronaut is back home and doing well a week after wrapping up a seven-month space mission.