6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.

NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue

NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.

Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test

All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.

NASA sets earliest Artemis II launch date
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | After discussing a successful second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II after some fuel concerns, NASA set the earliest launch attempt for Artemis II for March 6, 2026. 

Boeing Starliner: What went wrong? NASA declares test flight a Type A mishap

NASA on Thursday formally classified Boeing’s first crewed Boeing CST-100 Starliner test flight as a “Type A mishap," the agency’s highest-level designation for incidents that could have resulted in loss of life.

Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.

NASA releases report on crewed Boeing Starliner
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Feb. 19, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discussed what went wrong with the Boeing Starliner crewed mission. The agency cited technical difficulties during docking as well as other areas that didn't go according to plan. 

Cape Canaveral proposes "Launch Fund" as residents report damage from rocket vibrations

Rocket concerns are rising on the Space Coast as the City of Cape Canaveral looks for funding to repair damage from increasingly frequent and powerful launches.

SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station
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The four-person Crew-12 is now headed to the International Space Station, replacing the Crew-11 astronauts who had to return to Earth early last month because of a medical evacuation.  The mission was the first crewed flight from the Space Coast this year. The crew lifted off in the Dragon Freedom capsule atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket's first-stage booster returned to Earth for a planned landing on SpaceX's new landing pad at Cape Canaveral. 

4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

Four new astronauts reached the International Space Station this weekend after NASA’s first medical emergency last month.

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-12 mission to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX launched Crew-12 from the Space Coast early Friday, with the crew now headed to the International Space Station.

3 rescued manatee calves released back into Florida waters after rehab

In Volusia County, three orphaned manatee calves were released back into the wild on Thursday, and SeaWorld Orlando marked the occasion with a triple splash at Blue Spring State Park.

Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?

A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach

An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.