Space

NASA is working toward inhabiting the moon by its Moon Base project. On May 26, the space agency unveiled its Phase 1 plans, including the number of launches and learning more about the lunar surface. 

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the first three of the planned 12 Moon Base missions. The first three missions are set to take place by the end of 2026. 

Ken Kremer, Managing Editor for Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of NASA's planned news conference to share new details on their plans for a permanent lunar base on the Moon's surface and the next slate of rocket launches and missions from NASA and the new-age Space Race.

According to the newly released Space Debris Report by Accu, nearly half of the objects currently tracked in Earth's orbit are considered completely uncontrolled space junk. The Accu Orbital Tracking Report currently monitors 33,269 objects in Earth's orbit. Of those, only 17,682 are classified as functioning payloads (satellites). The rest consists of rocket bodies, unassigned objects, and thousands of pieces of debris.

NASA and SpaceX launched 6,500 pounds of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.  This launch provided current astronauts onboard the ISS with scientific investigations, supplies and equipment. On its return trip, the spacecraft will transport items back to Earth for research and repairs. 

FULL | Watch a full look at the Falcon-9, Dragon Spacecraft launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 15, 2026. The Dragon is carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and is expected to dock at 7 a.m., May 17. 

After thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch in person, the numbers are in.  Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism reported over 350,000 people traveled to Brevard County during the week of the launch – boosting tourism to businesses in the area. 

Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the breathtaking new photos from the Artemis II moon mission, showing the Earth, moon and the Artemis II crew from never-before-seen angles.

United Launch Alliance launched 29 Amazon broadband satellites into space to advance the Amazon Leo broadband constellation.  The launch, which took place at 8:52 p.m. ET on April 27, is the second consecutive launch from ULA's Atlas V rocket. 

After significant concerns with the heat shield after the Artemis II mission, the results from Artemis II are in. Early data shows major success for the Artemis II heat shield after the mission concluded with the heat shield intact. 

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast. While the rocket launched and landed successfully, the mission fell short of its primary objective, raising concerns across the commercial space industry.

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast. While the rocket launched and landed successfully, the mission fell short of its primary objective, raising concerns across the commercial space industry.

The SLS core of the Artemis III was rolled on to a barge in New Orleans on Monday, ready to be shipped to Kennedy Space Center. But it’s not all smooth sailing in the industry—Blue Origin is under the spotlight after the FAA called for a formal investigation into New Glenn's apparent upper-stage failure on Sunday. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor on Space UpClose, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set to launch its third mission to space this weekend, Sunday, April 19. The launch window opens at 6:45 a.m.