SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
The FRAM2 mission will make history. Here's how.
Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems at Florida Institute of Technology and the director of the Spaceport Education Center, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the FRAM2 mission, how it will make history and what scientists hope to learn from its polar orbit. SpaceX is targeting tonight for the crewed mission's launch.
Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems at Florida Institute of Technology and the director of the Spaceport Education Center, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the FRAM2 mission, how it will make history and what scientists hope to learn from its polar orbit. SpaceX is targeting tonight for the crewed mission's launch.
Were they stuck? NASA’s Starliner astronauts finally weigh in
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Monday afternoon.
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Monday afternoon.
See it: Partial solar eclipse puts on a show across New England, Europe
Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.
Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.
4-day mission could unlock new area in space
Four space explorers will blast off from the Space Coast next week as part of a mission that could unlock a new area in space. It's a four-day mission called "Fram2."
Four space explorers will blast off from the Space Coast next week as part of a mission that could unlock a new area in space. It's a four-day mission called "Fram2."
Dinosaur-era wasp may have snatched its prey: ‘Truly fascinating’
Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.
Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.
Sunrise partial solar eclipse happens Saturday for parts of US
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, which leaves just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
Cities along the I-95 corridor will see a partial eclipse, but it begins before sunrise for places such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, which leaves just a few minutes to see this celestial show before it's over.
United Airlines breaks ground on $315 million maintenance complex at Orlando International Airport
United Airlines has begun construction on a new $315 million Technical Operations complex at Orlando International Airport (MCO), marking a significant investment in the region’s aviation infrastructure.
United Airlines has begun construction on a new $315 million Technical Operations complex at Orlando International Airport (MCO), marking a significant investment in the region’s aviation infrastructure.
NASA delaying ISS resupply mission due to capsule damage during delivery
NASA officials have announced the delay of an upcoming cargo resupply mission, meaning astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) may have to stretch some supplies.
NASA officials have announced the delay of an upcoming cargo resupply mission, meaning astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS) may have to stretch some supplies.
Astronauts will need to stretch supplies after damaged capsule
NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.
NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.
Officials searching for injured black bear in Altamonte Springs
The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.
The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Ongoing geomagnetic storm increases chances to see Northern Lights again Wednesday
On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.
On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.
Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
'Ray of hope': Seagrass growing again in parts of Indian River Lagoon as restoration efforts continue
New life is sprouting in the Indian River Lagoon with new seagrass beds growing after decades of dead zones in the waterway.
New life is sprouting in the Indian River Lagoon with new seagrass beds growing after decades of dead zones in the waterway.
FAA reviewing SpaceX proposal to increase Falcon 9 launches at Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is seeking approval to expand Falcon 9 launch operations from 50 to 120 missions per year at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, according to a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on March 14.
SpaceX is seeking approval to expand Falcon 9 launch operations from 50 to 120 missions per year at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, according to a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on March 14.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Watch: SpaceX spy satellite launch leaves otherworldly spiral in the sky
Monday’s SpaceX launch was carrying a classified satellite to space, but the secret payload was not the cause of an unusual glowing spiral seen in the skies of Europe.
Monday’s SpaceX launch was carrying a classified satellite to space, but the secret payload was not the cause of an unusual glowing spiral seen in the skies of Europe.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.