Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
SpaceX launches final rocket for 2024
There were a record number of launches on the Space Coast this year.
There were a record number of launches on the Space Coast this year.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida on Falcon 9 rocket on New Year's Eve
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, on a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, on a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday.
Jimmy Carter's complex legacy in space exploration includes Voyager missions, space shuttle challenges
By many accounts of those who served at NASA during Jimmy Carter's administration, he was viewed as the least supportive of U.S. human space efforts of any president. However, he is also recognized for his interest in planetary exploration and using space to help advance the quality of life on Earth.
By many accounts of those who served at NASA during Jimmy Carter's administration, he was viewed as the least supportive of U.S. human space efforts of any president. However, he is also recognized for his interest in planetary exploration and using space to help advance the quality of life on Earth.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Bald eagle soars to national designation on Minnesota man's wings
The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.
The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird recently, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
FAA approves Blue Origin’s New Glenn for maiden flight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Part 450 commercial space launch license to Blue Origin, authorizing the first flight of its New Glenn rocket, the agency announced Wednesday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Part 450 commercial space launch license to Blue Origin, authorizing the first flight of its New Glenn rocket, the agency announced Wednesday.
When to watch the sky in 2025: Florida Space Coast rocket launch schedule
Florida is gearing up for a busy 2025 in space exploration, with a packed schedule of rocket launches planned. From high-profile NASA missions to ambitious commercial projects, the launches are poised to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.
Florida is gearing up for a busy 2025 in space exploration, with a packed schedule of rocket launches planned. From high-profile NASA missions to ambitious commercial projects, the launches are poised to push the boundaries of space exploration and technology.
Officials: Plane crash lands with two people on board in Melbourne flea market parking lot, downs power line
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Melbourne Police Department say a small plane crash-landed in a parking lot Thursday evening in Melbourne.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Melbourne Police Department say a small plane crash-landed in a parking lot Thursday evening in Melbourne.
Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
SpaceX launching Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral.
Winter solstice 2024: When is it and what to know
This year, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21, 2024.
This year, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21, 2024.
These domestic airline routes carried the most passengers in 2024
The Atlanta to Orlando route, at 3.47 million seats, reached the top this year.
The Atlanta to Orlando route, at 3.47 million seats, reached the top this year.
'Bad behaviors': Former NASA astronaut worried about Artemis II mission safety
A retired NASA astronaut is sounding the alarm on safety with the Artemis II mission.
A retired NASA astronaut is sounding the alarm on safety with the Artemis II mission.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
How common are shark bites in Florida? Here's what experts say
Charley Hajek – better known as Gnarly Charley – has been surfing since the 1970s.
Charley Hajek – better known as Gnarly Charley – has been surfing since the 1970s.