SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style
It will also mark the first attempt by a private company to send astronauts into orbit. Only governments — Russia, the U.S., and China — have done that.
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
Video captures ‘surreal’ fireball streaking across Australian night sky
An Australian farmer recorded video of a fireball shooting through the night sky.
Robotic space plane returns to orbit after hazy Florida launch
The military’s robotic mini shuttle is back in space after launching through the clouds at Cape Canaveral this morning.
Launch of ULA Atlas V rocket scrubbed, next attempt set for Sunday as SpaceX pushes its launch to Tuesday
Due to weather conditions, the launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on Saturday was scrubbed.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’: U.S. Space Force releases recruitment video
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX working with NASA on feature film to be shot in outer space, report says
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
2020 Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak this Tuesday, April 21
The 2020 Lyrid Meteor shower will reach its peak on Tuesday, April 21, as stargazers are treated to a spectacle of up to 20 meteors per hour.
April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’ will light up the night sky as the first supermoon of spring
NASA said the “Super Pink Moon” will be full at 10:35 p.m. EDT on April 7.
4th TSA agent at Orlando International Airport tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
There have now been four reported positive coronavirus cases amongst TSA officers at Orlando International Airport.
Disney, Kennedy Space Center offering free online activities for kids during school closures
Entertainment options are slim, but luckily for parents, some area attractions are coming to the rescue.
Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88
The astronaut flew to the moon in 1971 and appeared on episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to close starting Monday due to threat of coronavirus
The Kennedy Space Center will continue to monitor the situation and when it is deemed safe to return, the entire facility will be cleaned and sanitized prior to re-opening.
Full worm supermoon on deck: What you need to know
Skywatchers are in for a treat next week when the full worm supermoon rises in the sky.
2 men, dog escape Florida plane crash unharmed
Two men and their labrador retriever were unharmed after their small plane crashed into a tree near Destin Airport on Saturday, March 8, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of planned July launch
NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.