SpaceX targeting Saturday morning for launch of Falcon 9 carrying communications satellites

SpaceX is targeting Saturday morning for the launch of Intelsat's Galaxy-31 and Galaxy-32 satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launchpad

Even before making landfall, Hurricane Nicole produced nearly 90-mph wind gusts on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA's Space Launch System rocket is on the launchpad awaiting its launch to the moon.

Artemis I rocket launch delayed again due to tropical storm headed toward Florida

NASA is pushing the target launch date and time for its Artemis 1 mission to Wednesday, Nov. 16, with a two-hour window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST. If needed, NASA has a backup launch opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Artemis I moon rocket will remain on launchpad and ride out Nicole's impacts, NASA says

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center announced Monday it plans to keep its Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft sitting on the launch pad as Nicole rolls through.

Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday

Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.

Artemis 1 begins rollout to Kennedy Space Center launchpad ahead of 3rd liftoff attempt

NASA teams are preparing to move the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launchpad for another try at conducting the Artemis 1 test flight around the moon.

How to see 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse from Florida

The last Blood Moon for the next three years is just days away from being visible from Earth. Here's how to watch from North America and Florida.

SpaceX launches Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, November 3 at 1:22 a.m. ET for the launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

What is a sonic boom? SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch could produce double sonic boom

As SpaceX prepares to launch its Falcon Heavy into space on Tuesday morning, officials are warning spectators and those that live near Cape Canaveral to expect two “sonic booms” shortly after launch.

‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds

Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.

How to watch the 2022 Orionid meteor shower from Florida tonight

The Orionids meteor shower typically peak during mid-October every year and are considered one of the most beautiful showers of the year, according to NASA. 

James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.

NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded Apollo 9 mission, dies

James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Apollo 9 mission testing the first complete set of equipment to go to the moon, has died. He was 93.

Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week

While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.

NASA, SpaceX's Crew-4 splashes down near Florida coast Friday

NASA and SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts have returned to earth, splashing down near Jacksonville on Florida's coast on Friday after spending 170 days in orbit

Smashing success: NASA's DART spacecraft shifts asteroid's orbit

NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.