State lawmakers still working on budget
More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. Leaders hope to get a deal done in the coming days. In other Florida political headlines, the push to bring the NASA headquarters to the state is still on. Dr. Larry Walker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.
Push to merge NASA and the U.S. Space Force
As Florida leaders call for moving the nation’s space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Winston Scott, retired U.S. Navy captain, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the possible merge and what it would mean for space exploration.
Axiom 4 Mission: Space officials give update
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida no earlier than June 8 and will last approximately two weeks. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer discusses the latest details.
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 spacecraft set for second close encounter with the sun—what it hopes to learn
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is set for another close brush with the sun, reaching record speeds of 430,000 mph as it flies through the solar atmosphere. Scientists hope the mission will reveal new insights about the sun’s corona and the solar wind.
NASA, SpaceX successfully return astronauts after nearly 10-month delay: 'Lesson learned'
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.
Stranded NASA astronauts to return to Earth with Crew-9 during splashdown off Florida's coast
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024, are preparing to return home with Crew-9 after spending an unexpected, nine-month stay in space.
Senator Moody's plan to bring NASA to the Space Coast
There is a new push to move NASA's headquarters to right here in Central Florida. Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Cape Canaveral Act on Friday. She says moving NASA to the Space Coast would save taxpayer's money and create jobs.
NASA Crew-10 docks at the ISS
NASA's Crew-10 is now officially at the International Space Station (ISS). The four crew members docked a little after 1 a.m. on Sunday. As soon as they are settled in, Crew-9 then will be able to return to Earth.
NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 from Florida to relieve stranded astronauts at space station
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched four Crew-10 astronauts from Florida on Friday evening. The crew is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) where they will rendezvous with NASA’s two stranded astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-10 launch scrubbed due to hydraulic issue on the ground
Wednesday night's scheduled launch of NASA and SpaceX's Crew-10 has been scrubbed due to a hydraulic issue on the ground with an arm, according to NASA's and SpaceX's broadcasters. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 is now targeting no earlier than 7:03 p.m. EDT Friday, March 14, to launch four crew members to the ISS.
Artemis II mission to travel around the moon
As layoffs continue to sweep the space industry, Artemis II teams are determined to remain focused on their moon mission as they attempt to make up for missed deadlines with fewer workers. It’s taken years for NASA to get this far in the Artemis mission. The mission will send astronauts to and from lunar orbit for the first time in five decades. Several Artemis II team leaders said that ideally they would like to launch before April 2026.
Starliner astronauts set to return from ISS after unexpected 9-month stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth in March after their planned eight-day Starliner test flight turned into a nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
DOGE investigating NASA as federal agencies prepare for spending cuts, layoffs
Central Florida lawmakers and space experts have mixed reactions on how possible NASA job cuts could impact the Space Coast.
Efforts continue to bring NASA to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to see NASA come to the state under the new administration.
Palm Bay wants to lure space jobs as governor works to relocate NASA HQ to Florida
The city of Palm Bay wants to bring in more space jobs as the governor tries to move NASA Headquarters to Florida.
NASA announces new approach to Mars Sample Return Program during news conference Tuesday
NASA announced Tuesday their new approach to their Mars Sample Return Program. The agency will develop two landing architectures in parallel, promoting competition and innovation while aiming for cost and schedule efficiency.
NASA delaying Artemis moon mission again, as space race intensifies with China
NASA announced new delays to its Artemis mission while facing new pressure to get astronauts back to the moon.
Strange smell stalls cargo delivery for astronauts on International Space Station
A strange smell stalled space operations on the International Space Station this week.
Astronaut Suni Williams addresses health rumors from space
Astronaut Suni Williams is putting health rumors to rest after photos of her during her mission aboard the International Space Station sparked concern.