Inside NASA's plan to explore underground lunar caves that one day could shelter astronauts

NASA is preparing to explore deep craters on the moon, known as the Marius Hills pit, to determine if ancient underground caves could provide shelter for future astronauts.

NASA’s Curiosity shares dramatic glimpse of Martian dawn

The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see. 

NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts leave space station, head for Thursday splashdown

NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts are on their way back to Earth after departing the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Wednesday morning.

Could AI data centers be built in space? Google is testing it right now

Google is testing whether moving artificial intelligence data centers into outer space can solve land, power and pollution conflicts facing terrestrial communities.

NASA, SpaceX set for Crew-13 launch to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 11:10 a.m. Thursday for the launch of the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-13 to International Space Station
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket carrying the four members of Crew-13 on the Dragon capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday.

Space Force to deploy laser technology to defend launch sites from drones

The U.S. Space Force is introducing new technology, including laser systems, to help protect Cape Canaveral launch facilities from unauthorized drones as officials respond to growing security threats.

SpaceX's latest Starship test brings Florida launches a step closer

SpaceX reached several major milestones during its latest Starship test flight Monday, successfully sending the massive rocket into orbit and deploying Starlink satellites for the first time, moves that bring the company closer to launching Starship from Florida.

NASA sets December test flight for Boeing Starliner ahead of crewed return

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to return to space in December for an uncrewed test flight as NASA works toward putting astronauts back aboard the capsule.

NASA, Boeing provide update on future of Starliner
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During a news conference on Monday, NASA and Boeing officials discussed Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station.

SpaceX launches Starship first orbital test flight
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SpaceX has launched Starship’s 14th test flight, marking its first-ever attempt to reach Earth orbit following earlier suborbital safety tests.  Dr. Don Platt, Associate Professor of Space Systems and Director of Spaceport Education Center at Florida Institute of Technology, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom.

US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.

NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions

NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.

Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center

Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.

Blue Origin breaks ground on $80 million payload facility at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin broke ground Monday on a new $80 million payload processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, an investment officials say will help support a growing number of national security, commercial and NASA missions.

New NASA telescope could be in space next week
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Dr. Jason Rhodes, NASA JPL Roman Project Scientist joins FOX 35's Hayden Wiggs live via Zoom to break down the upcoming launch for NASA's new state of the art telescope launching from Cape Canaveral as soon as next week.

SpaceX ends Falcon 9 Starlink launches from Florida as Starship era begins

SpaceX marked the end of an era on Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday, launching its final dedicated Starlink mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the state as the company prepares to shift future East Coast Starlink flights to Starship.