Volusia County native training to become astronaut
NASA on Monday announced the 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars. Luke Delaney, 42, who grew up in Volusia County, holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and was a distinguished naval aviator.
NASA on Monday announced the 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars. Luke Delaney, 42, who grew up in Volusia County, holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and was a distinguished naval aviator.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
New astronaut grew up in Central Florida
For the first time in four years, NASA is training a new class of astronauts and one of them grew up in Central Florida . Luke Delaney, 42, from DeBary, is a retired Marine Corps major and most recently served as a research pilot for NASA. Delaney says he was surprised to hear that he was accepted as a candidate and explained that he had to first ask his wife before he made the decision.
For the first time in four years, NASA is training a new class of astronauts and one of them grew up in Central Florida . Luke Delaney, 42, from DeBary, is a retired Marine Corps major and most recently served as a research pilot for NASA. Delaney says he was surprised to hear that he was accepted as a candidate and explained that he had to first ask his wife before he made the decision.
Construction of orbital launch pad for Starship begins in Cape Canaveral
A new launch pad is under construction along the Space Coast. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that construction of Starship orbital launch pad at the Cape has begun.
A new launch pad is under construction along the Space Coast. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that construction of Starship orbital launch pad at the Cape has begun.
NASA's DART mission could help make our planet safer
NASA and several partners are exploring how to prevent an asteroid from slamming into the earth. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, known as DART, will travel for nearly a year to reach the asteroid and attempt to knock it off course.
NASA and several partners are exploring how to prevent an asteroid from slamming into the earth. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, known as DART, will travel for nearly a year to reach the asteroid and attempt to knock it off course.
Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years happens this Friday: How to see it
Skygazers will soon be able to witness a rare partial lunar eclipse — one of most awe-inspiring celestial events of the year.
Skygazers will soon be able to witness a rare partial lunar eclipse — one of most awe-inspiring celestial events of the year.
SpaceX Crew-2 give update after returning back to Earth last week
This comes about a week after SpaceX Crew-2 splashed down off the coast of Florida and days after Crew-3 blasted off into space.
This comes about a week after SpaceX Crew-2 splashed down off the coast of Florida and days after Crew-3 blasted off into space.
NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-3 launches into orbit, bound for space station
The SpaceX Crew-3 launch had been postponed multiple times, due to weather and then health issues, but a Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The astronauts will head to the International Space Station (ISS) and plan to complete scientific experiments while there.
The SpaceX Crew-3 launch had been postponed multiple times, due to weather and then health issues, but a Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The astronauts will head to the International Space Station (ISS) and plan to complete scientific experiments while there.
NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
NASA SpaceX Crew-2 splashes down near Pensacola
The astronauts from the U.S., France, and Japan should have been back Monday morning, but high wind in the recovery zone delayed their homecoming.
The astronauts from the U.S., France, and Japan should have been back Monday morning, but high wind in the recovery zone delayed their homecoming.
SpaceX Crew-2 undocks, begins return to Earth
SpaceX Crew-2 is on its way back to Earth. SpaceX said that the astronauts departed the International Space Station on Monday afternoon. They aim to splash down off the coast of Florida.
SpaceX Crew-2 is on its way back to Earth. SpaceX said that the astronauts departed the International Space Station on Monday afternoon. They aim to splash down off the coast of Florida.
NASA, SpaceX targeting possible Crew-2 return to Earth Monday and Crew-3 launch Wednesday
NASA is now targeting a return to Earth for the SpaceX Crew-2 no earlier than 7:14 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 8, with a splashdown off the coast of Florida.
NASA is now targeting a return to Earth for the SpaceX Crew-2 no earlier than 7:14 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 8, with a splashdown off the coast of Florida.
SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The launch is scheduled for October 31 at 2:21 a.m. EST.
The launch is scheduled for October 31 at 2:21 a.m. EST.
One step closer to the moon
NASA just shared its plan to get back to the moon. The agency wants to launch its Artemis test flight as early as February, 2022.
NASA just shared its plan to get back to the moon. The agency wants to launch its Artemis test flight as early as February, 2022.
SpaceX Crew-3 launch is just days away: What to know
On Halloween, four astronauts will ride a SpaceX Dragon capsule into space and head towards the International Space Station.
On Halloween, four astronauts will ride a SpaceX Dragon capsule into space and head towards the International Space Station.
Boeing says Starliner will not launch until at least next year
The Starliner is what Boeing will use to send astronauts to space. A test flight was supposed to happen in August but was scrubbed several times.
The Starliner is what Boeing will use to send astronauts to space. A test flight was supposed to happen in August but was scrubbed several times.
SpaceX Crew-3 mission delayed: See new launch date
NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron will embark into space with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer.
NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron will embark into space with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer.
Crew-3 mission to launch October 30th
Crew-3 is getting ready to cement the next SpaceX human launch success story. Early Wednesday, NASA, SpaceX and European Space Agency managers gave an overview of the upcoming mission, set to lift off to the international space station on Halloween weekend.
Crew-3 is getting ready to cement the next SpaceX human launch success story. Early Wednesday, NASA, SpaceX and European Space Agency managers gave an overview of the upcoming mission, set to lift off to the international space station on Halloween weekend.
Satellite manufacturer moving to Space Coast
Satellite maker Terran Orbital has announced it will invest millions of dollars in a new facility along Florida's Space Coast.
Satellite maker Terran Orbital has announced it will invest millions of dollars in a new facility along Florida's Space Coast.
United Launch Alliance launches Atlas V rocket with satellite onboard
The launch will take place Monday at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. United Launch Alliance is targeting 2:11 p.m. EST for liftoff.
The launch will take place Monday at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. United Launch Alliance is targeting 2:11 p.m. EST for liftoff.