3 Florida Girl Scouts will have their projects, artwork launched into space

They were recognized in a National Science Challenge, beating out hundreds of Girl Scout entries. Their science projects and artwork will head to space.

Virgin Galactic cleared by FAA to fly passengers into space
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Virgin Galactic won clearance to fly passengers into space after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the green light.

Tide develops 1st detergent for astronauts in space, NASA

Tide announced it is developing a laundry detergent solution for NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station.

Florida company selling tickets for 'space balloon' rides

Florida-based Space Perspective wants to send you on a luxury trip that promises spectacular views of Earth and the stars.

'Mega comet' discovered flying into solar system: scientists

According to scientists on social media, the hunk of rock and ice will approach as close as Saturn's orbit in the next decade.

Spacewalk: Astronauts at space station install more solar arrays

The solar arrays reportedly help power the space station and over time, they have started to show some signs of wear and tear.

NASA astronauts complete spacewalk to replace solar arrays

The solar arrays reportedly help power the space station and over time, they have started to show some signs of wear and tear.

Bid of $28 million wins a rocket trip to space with Jeff Bezos

It will be the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket with people on board, kicking off the company’s space tourism business.

NASA Administrator Nelson confident in space agency's budget

President Joe Biden selected former Florida senator Bill Nelson to increase our commitment to space exploration and the space agency’s observation of Earth. Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s multi-billion budget through Congress.

Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission
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President Joe Biden selected former Florida senator Bill Nelson to increase our commitment to space exploration and the space agency?s observation of Earth. Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden?s multi-billion budget through Congress.

Photos: China's rover shows dusty, rocky surface of Mars

The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos the rover took on the red planet. China's space agency said the Zhurong rover placed a remote camera a short distance away to take a group portrait.

‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse: Where, when and how to watch

NASA says the "ring of fire" solar eclipse happens because the moon is too far away from Earth and cannot completely block out the sun’s view, leaving what appears to be a fiery ring around the moon.

Jupiter's largest moon seen in first close-up in two decades

The spacecraft flew closer to Jupiter’s largest moon than any other in more than two decades, offering dramatic glimpses of the icy orb.

Jeff Bezos, brother to join winner on New Shepard's 1st human space flight

Blue Origin is targeting New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20. They are holding an auction for those interested in participating.

Food, experiments, and tardigrades headed to International Space Station

A gleaming new Dragon cargo capsule packed with solar panels, food, and some of the toughest creatures on Earth is headed to the International Space Station after a Thursday afternoon launch from Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX completes launch for resupply mission to space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to carry a Dragon spacecraft on its second cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.

One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.