Axiom 4: Peggy Whitson to lead space company's fourth private mission to ISS

Axiom Space has approved the crew for its fourth private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), set to launch later this year from Cape Canaveral.

Gator Day: Florida's twist on Groundhog Day
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Groundhog Day is on Sunday and in Pennsylvania, if the groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil does not see a shadow then it could predict the end of winter and the start of spring. If he does see his shadow, winter will go on for around six more weeks. according to lore. We're putting a Florida twist on it with some special guests from Gatorland.

NASA astronauts still stranded in space take first spacewalk together

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed a spacewalk Thursday while awaiting their delayed return to Earth. Williams set a new spacewalking record for female astronauts during the mission.

India’s tiger population surges—study reveals key factors behind the success

India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.

‘We were totally surrounded’: Super pod of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video

A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.

NASA's returned asteroid samples reveal building blocks for life

NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft returned the samples from Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, in 2023. It's the biggest cosmic haul from beyond the moon.

How did a baby shark hatch without a male around? Louisiana aquarium investigates

The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.

Watch again: SpaceX launches Spanish communications satellite from Florida

SpaceX on Wednesday launched the Spanish communications satellite Hisdesat SpainSat NG I atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'

President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."

Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet

XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.

Beloved Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglet dies: Officials

One of the beloved eaglets of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam passed away a little over a month after hatching in the famous Pritchard Realty nest. 

Brevard Zoo prepares to open new manatee rehabilitation center

The Brevard Zoo is nearing completion of its new manatee rehabilitation center, providing a safe space for nursing non-critical manatee patients back to health.

DC's giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make National Zoo public debut

Washington, D.C.'s panda drought ended Friday when three-year-old giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo.

NASA's Day of Remembrance: Remembering the lives lost

Every January, NASA holds a Day of Remembrance to pay respect to the lives lost while working to further the understanding of space. This includes the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia.

NASA Day of Remembrance happening today
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The space agency will honor all its fallen members from the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.