Discussing Falcon 9 booster fire and Polaris launch delay
FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer and Ken Kremer, the Founder and Managing Editor of Space UpClose, spoke about two significant incidents in the space industry. The conversation focused on a recent accident involving a Falcon 9 booster, which tipped over and caught fire. In addition to the Falcon 9 incident, they also discussed the continued delays of the Polaris launch, a highly anticipated mission. The delays have been a source of frustration and concern within the space community, as the mission's objectives are critical for future space exploration.
FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer and Ken Kremer, the Founder and Managing Editor of Space UpClose, spoke about two significant incidents in the space industry. The conversation focused on a recent accident involving a Falcon 9 booster, which tipped over and caught fire. In addition to the Falcon 9 incident, they also discussed the continued delays of the Polaris launch, a highly anticipated mission. The delays have been a source of frustration and concern within the space community, as the mission's objectives are critical for future space exploration.
SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn rocket launch again: Here's why, next launch attempt in Florida
The launch of Polaris Dawn to space has been delayed again – this time for at least 48 hours, according to SpaceX.
The launch of Polaris Dawn to space has been delayed again – this time for at least 48 hours, according to SpaceX.
Polaris Dawn rocket launch: Meet the astronauts headed to space for historic spacewalk mission
The mission will include the first commercial spacewalk with a next-gen spacesuit, an attempt to reach the highest altitude since Apollo, and testing new communication technology via Starlink.
The mission will include the first commercial spacewalk with a next-gen spacesuit, an attempt to reach the highest altitude since Apollo, and testing new communication technology via Starlink.
Polaris Dawn: What is the mission of SpaceX's first spacewalk attempt?
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday for the Polaris Dawn mission from Florida.
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday for the Polaris Dawn mission from Florida.
NASA will keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last more than eight months.
NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last more than eight months.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday morning.
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday morning.
SpaceX is attempting its first private spacewalk in historic crewed mission: Polaris Dawn
SpaceX is on the verge of making history again. The company will launch a fully private crewed mission next week, taking astronauts further than they’ve been in 50 years.
SpaceX is on the verge of making history again. The company will launch a fully private crewed mission next week, taking astronauts further than they’ve been in 50 years.
Don't miss tonight's supermoon blue moon: What to know about this rare event you won't see again until 2037
We'll catch a glimpse of the rare supermoon blue moon on Monday night. Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon.
We'll catch a glimpse of the rare supermoon blue moon on Monday night. Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
Some Florida residents may hear sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning, according to SpaceX.
Some Florida residents may hear sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning, according to SpaceX.
SpaceX launches Maxar 2 mission into orbit from Florida on Thursday: Watch replay
SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission on Thursday morning from Florida.
SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission on Thursday morning from Florida.
NASA leaders provide update on Boeing's stranded Starliner astronauts
NASA leaders revealed few new details during a briefing on a pair of astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since June after a malfunction on their Boeing spacecraft.
NASA leaders revealed few new details during a briefing on a pair of astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since June after a malfunction on their Boeing spacecraft.
NASA to decide Starliner's return by end of August
NASA leaders revealed few new details during a briefing on a pair of astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since June after a malfunction on their Boeing spacecraft.
NASA leaders revealed few new details during a briefing on a pair of astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station since June after a malfunction on their Boeing spacecraft.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida: Watch replay
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida early Monday.
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida early Monday.
SpaceX scrubs Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral; moved to Saturday
SpaceX said it's standing down from its Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station due to “recovery weather conditions.” They'll try again on Saturday.
SpaceX said it's standing down from its Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station due to “recovery weather conditions.” They'll try again on Saturday.
Polaris Dawn, first private spacewalk mission, sets launch date with SpaceX
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
Four crew members will spend about five days in orbit and conduct the first commercial spacewalk at 430 miles above Earth.
August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.
2 meteor showers to light up July sky at same time
The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids.
The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids.
Sign of ancient life on Mars?
In the past few days, NASA has been buzzing about a recent sample collected on Mars with key traits that may hold clues as to whether Mars was home to ancient life.
In the past few days, NASA has been buzzing about a recent sample collected on Mars with key traits that may hold clues as to whether Mars was home to ancient life.
Watch replay: ULA's Atlas V rocket launches USSF-51 mission from Florida
The ULA is targeting Tuesday, July 30, at 6:45 a.m. for the liftoff of the Atlas V rocket from the Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The ULA is targeting Tuesday, July 30, at 6:45 a.m. for the liftoff of the Atlas V rocket from the Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
ULA prepares for Atlas V's final national security launch from Florida on Tuesday
The mission will mark the 100th national security launch for ULA and the final one using the Atlas V fleet as ULA transitions to using the "next generation, highly flexible" new Vulcan rocket.
The mission will mark the 100th national security launch for ULA and the final one using the Atlas V fleet as ULA transitions to using the "next generation, highly flexible" new Vulcan rocket.