Blue Origin explosion: Launch pad debris cleared as CEO targets New Glenn rocket launch later this year

Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.

Kennedy Space Center celebrates America's 250th with summer events

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration and aviation.

SpaceX tests Starfall cargo return capsule with launch from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.

First Artemis III engine arrives at Kennedy Space Center as NASA prepares for next moon mission

The first of four RS-25 engines that will power NASA’s Artemis III mission has arrived inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the agency announced Thursday.

SpaceX launches BlueBird satellites from Florida

SpaceX launched three BlueBird communications satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Wednesday.

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Artemis II astronaut health data preps for Moon, Mars
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Before, during and after the historic Artemis II mission, the crew's health was monitored quite closely for psychological and physical changes. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, about the importance of these experiments and how it can prepare us for longer and farther missions into space.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally

A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one. 

ISS astronauts told to evacuate over air leak
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Zac Aubert with The Launch Pad Network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the astronauts on board International Space Station being forced to move to a safe haven due to an air leak on board. The Russian crew on board is working to stop the leak from becoming worse on its portion of the orbital laboratory.

Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.

SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites from Florida coast

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday for another Starlink satellite mission.

Port Canaveral plans new basin for growing space operations

Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.

Blue Origin vows to fly in 2026 after New Glenn 'anomaly' explosion
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Associate Provost for Space Commercialization & Strategy at the University of Central Florida, Greg Autry, sat down with Good Day Orlando to discuss any next steps Blue Origin may have after an 'anomaly' explosion on May 28. Autry called it "fantastic news" that Blue Origin's CEO said they expect to fly again sometime this year. 

What's next for Blue Origin? Space company repairs after 'anomaly' explosion on Florida coast

Days after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a base off Florida's coast, the private space technology company is examining what went wrong and working on rebuilding to launch further flights later this year, officials said.