Affordable 'space burials' for cremated remains offered by Florida-based Space Beyond
Space Beyond, a Central Florida-based company founded by former Blue Origin manager Ryan Mitchell, is offering a more affordable option for sending cremated remains into orbit.
Space Beyond, a Central Florida-based company founded by former Blue Origin manager Ryan Mitchell, is offering a more affordable option for sending cremated remains into orbit.
Company works to make sending ashes to space more affordable
Sending ashes to space isn't a new concept, but one company says they are making it more affordable. A local business claims they can send your loved ones off to their final resting place for a fraction of the previous costs. FOX 35's Matt Trezza meets with Ryan Mitchell, Space Beyond founder, to find out how.
Sending ashes to space isn't a new concept, but one company says they are making it more affordable. A local business claims they can send your loved ones off to their final resting place for a fraction of the previous costs. FOX 35's Matt Trezza meets with Ryan Mitchell, Space Beyond founder, to find out how.
Space sickness hits crew aboard SpaceX Fram2 mission
The SpaceX Fram2 polar mission is off to a rocky start. These travelers have never been to space before, and they are having a hard time adjusting. They all got motion sickness!
The SpaceX Fram2 polar mission is off to a rocky start. These travelers have never been to space before, and they are having a hard time adjusting. They all got motion sickness!
Is Martian dust dangerous? New study reveals long-term health risks for astronauts
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals how breathing in Martian dust could lead to serious health problems for astronauts, from lung damage to thyroid disease.
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals how breathing in Martian dust could lead to serious health problems for astronauts, from lung damage to thyroid disease.
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
The FRAM2 mission will make history. Here's how.
Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems at Florida Institute of Technology and the director of the Spaceport Education Center, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the FRAM2 mission, how it will make history and what scientists hope to learn from its polar orbit. SpaceX is targeting tonight for the crewed mission's launch.
Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems at Florida Institute of Technology and the director of the Spaceport Education Center, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the FRAM2 mission, how it will make history and what scientists hope to learn from its polar orbit. SpaceX is targeting tonight for the crewed mission's launch.
Were they stuck? NASA’s Starliner astronauts finally weigh in
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Monday afternoon.
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Monday afternoon.
See it: Partial solar eclipse puts on a show across New England, Europe
Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.
Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.
4-day mission could unlock new area in space
Four space explorers will blast off from the Space Coast next week as part of a mission that could unlock a new area in space. It's a four-day mission called "Fram2."
Four space explorers will blast off from the Space Coast next week as part of a mission that could unlock a new area in space. It's a four-day mission called "Fram2."
NASA delaying ISS resupply mission due to capsule damage during delivery
NASA officials have announced the delay of an upcoming cargo resupply mission, meaning astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) may have to stretch some supplies.
NASA officials have announced the delay of an upcoming cargo resupply mission, meaning astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) may have to stretch some supplies.
Astronauts will need to stretch supplies after damaged capsule
NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.
NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.
Ongoing geomagnetic storm increases chances to see Northern Lights again Wednesday
On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.
On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.
SpaceX rocket to launch classified NROL-69 mission from Florida: How to watch live
SpaceX is gearing up for the NROL-69 mission launch from Florida on Monday afternoon.
SpaceX is gearing up for the NROL-69 mission launch from Florida on Monday afternoon.
Push to move NASA's headquarters to Central Florida
NASA's headquarters could soon be moved to Central Florida if Sen. Ashley Moody gets her way. Moody is co-sponsoring a bill that would move the headquarters to the Space Coast in Brevard County. Today, she spoke about why that move should be made.
NASA's headquarters could soon be moved to Central Florida if Sen. Ashley Moody gets her way. Moody is co-sponsoring a bill that would move the headquarters to the Space Coast in Brevard County. Today, she spoke about why that move should be made.
NASA spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.
Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge
Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.
Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.
Partial solar eclipse happens March 29; here's who can see it
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places including Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, which leaves only a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth: What's next
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission in space. Zac Aubert, founder of The Launch Pad Network, explains the recovery process and how long it will take for them to adjust back to life on Earth.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission in space. Zac Aubert, founder of The Launch Pad Network, explains the recovery process and how long it will take for them to adjust back to life on Earth.
NASA, SpaceX successfully return astronauts after nearly 10-month delay: 'Lesson learned'
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.