UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1

Scientists at the University of Central Florida are working to create a composite material that they hope will prevent scrubs like the one that happened Sept. 3 on the Artemis launchpad because of a hydrogen leak.

Technical issues challenge NASA ahead of latest moon rocket launch

NASA says a risky repair job appears to have fixed the hydrogen fuel leak that threatened to delay a third attempt to send the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft on a test flight known as Artemis I, and liftoff could be minutes away.

Artemis I mission: Rocket enthusiasts camp out for up-close view of historic launch

Wednesday morning may finally be the day Artemis I makes history. At 1:04 a.m., the window to launch a rocket to the moon will open. It will be the third attempt to send the test rocket into space.

These recycled space shuttle parts are now powering Artemis I to space

The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.

Artemis I’s LEGO astronauts: On a mission to inspire

Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.

What are all those black and white dots on NASA's Artemis I SLS rocket?

The iconic red NASA "worm" logo, the bright orange fuel tank, and the sheer size of the new SLS rocket may be the first things most people notice. But a closer look reveals a striking pattern of black and white markings.

With Artemis I, NASA plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literally

NASA’s Artemis program has deep figurative roots that go back to the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s. And soon, it will have literal roots as well.

Florida photographer captures amazing shot of heron flying off with baby alligator in mouth

A Florida wildlife photographer captured an incredible picture of a great blue heron flying off with a baby alligator in its mouth while at the Orlando Wetlands Park on Sunday.

NASA moving ahead with Artemis 1 moon launch on Wednesday

It's launch week in Florida for NASA's mega moon rocket, the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, as the space agency tries for the third time to complete the Artemis 1 test flight.

1 Florida property owner holding up massive dune restoration project, officials say

For years, the county has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the dunes on a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of beach in that area. The county says more sand and a bigger beach will provide more protection.

Moon rocket launch looms as NASA evaluates hurricane damage

NASA started the countdown Monday for this week’s planned liftoff of its new moon rocket, although hurricane damage could cause yet another delay for the test flight.

Sick sea turtle washed up by Nicole now recovering at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is currently caring for a turtle after they say rough waters from Tropical Storm Nicole washed him ashore in Holiday.

Are Florida's National Parks open after Hurricane Nicole, Ian?

Some of the national parks in Florida closed due to damage from Hurricane Nicole and Ian, here's a list of the parks that have reopened.

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.

Paleontologists uncover strange new prehistoric sea monster

“It became clear that the specimen was unlike any species paleontologists had seen before,” geology professor Scott Persons told FOX Television Stations.