Groundbreaking scientists track weather ahead of launch

Pulling off a successful launch involves a lot of people and weather observations play a huge factor. As two men prepare to launch into space this week, four women are on the ground, watching the weather.

Local planetary scientist inspires future astronauts

UCF professor and planetary scientist, Dr. Addie Dove hopes to go to the moon one day, and tells young girls, anything is possible.

Meet the Space Coast's team of female forecasters

For the first time in 30 years, there are four female meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Melbourne, Florida.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It will be the first astronaut launch from Florida since Atlantis closed out the space shuttle program in 2011, and the first American-made capsule to carry people into orbit since the Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975.

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.

SpaceX planning more manned missions
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Manned missions from Cape Canaveral are expected to be more common if Wednesday's launch is a success.

What to know if watching launch in person
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For those who want to watch Wednesday's historic launch in person, there are some things you need to know.

NASA, SpaceX hold pre-launch update
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The historic launch of the manned Crew Dragon capsule is less than 48 hours away. Weather could be a factor.

Countdown to historic launch
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We are less than 48 hours until the launch of the Crew Dragon capsule. Many are eager to watch the launch, including Jean Wright, of Brevard County, who worked on the shuttle program for seven years.

Trump to travel to Florida to attend SpaceX launch

It will be the first time a private company, rather than the national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

Will coronavirus keep Florida spectators from astronaut launch?

“I’m not going to tell Americans they can’t watch a great piece of history. I’m just not going to do it,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.