Artemis II traffic concerns: Titusville officials warn of gridlock as crowds flock to Space Coast for launch

Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.

Virgin Galactic raises spaceflight ticket prices to $750K

Virgin Galactic is reopening sales of its commercial spaceflights on a limited basis – though ticket prices have risen from the company's previous rate.

See a fuzzy tussock caterpillar? Experts warn: Don't touch this bug

Tussock caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars.

Tussock caterpillars sighted: Experts warn to stay away from these fuzzy creatures
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Known as the tussock moth caterpillar, those hairy light hairs around its body are barbed and can embed within the skin.  These caterpillars are being spotted around Central Florida. In fact, Sanford's Paw Park – located at 427 S. French Avenue – is temporarily closing for the remainder of the week due to an all-natural remedy to help manage the tussock caterpillars. 

Artemis II rocket: Parking, road closures where to watch the launch
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As the launch window for Artemis II approaches, the Brevard County Parks and Recreation give details on road closures and launch viewing areas. While Jetty Park and the Kennedy Space Center will be closed to the those without a pass, the county expects thousands of visitors. 

JD Vance tells conservative podcast he believes UFOs are demons

In an interview last week, Vice President J.D. Vance told a conservative podcaster that he believes UFOs are demons. 

Artemis II rocket launch | NASA observes weather conditions for April 1
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | With the window opening on April 1 for the crewed Artemis II launch, NASA officials discussed the weather forecast and procedures ahead of the launch. 

NASA scientists counting down to Artemis 2 moon mission
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Dr. Sharon Cobb, the Associate Program Manager for NASA's SLS program joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to preview some of the research and goals of the Artemis 2 rocket launch to the moon, scheduled for tomorrow, April 1 with the launch window opening at 6:24 p.m.

Artemis II viewing: Jetty Park day passes sold out for historic launch

The countdown is underway for a historic return to deep space, with NASA targeting a Wednesday evening launch of the Artemis II mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

Orlando weather: Breezy conditions, scattered showers expected ahead of Artemis II launch

Breezy conditions and scattered showers are expected across Central Florida through midweek, with improving weather forecast in time for the planned Artemis II launch.

Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says

Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.

Artemis II bingo: Download your scorecard

Looking for a fun way to follow the Artemis II mission from launch to splashdown? How about through a game of bingo?

NASA gives Artemis II update ahead of April 1 launch
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026. 

When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission

Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.

Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu

Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.