SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded after explosion
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after the company suffered a failure about an hour into what was expected to be a routine satellite deployment. The incident unfolded Thursday after a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from California?s Vandenberg Space Force Base with 20 Starlink satellites aboard being taken to orbit.
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after the company suffered a failure about an hour into what was expected to be a routine satellite deployment. The incident unfolded Thursday after a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from California?s Vandenberg Space Force Base with 20 Starlink satellites aboard being taken to orbit.
What’s next for NOAA’s weather satellites now that final GOES has been placed in orbit?
NOAA’s final GOES satellite entered its operational orbit this week, and the agency is considering the future of weather-observing satellites to accommodate a warming planet and weather extremes.
NOAA’s final GOES satellite entered its operational orbit this week, and the agency is considering the future of weather-observing satellites to accommodate a warming planet and weather extremes.
NASA cancels $100M spacesuit deal over timeline delays
NASA's astronaut spacesuits are four decades old -- and there were plans to have new ones made. However, recently, NASA canceled its $100+ million contract with Collins Aerospace, citing development delays
NASA's astronaut spacesuits are four decades old -- and there were plans to have new ones made. However, recently, NASA canceled its $100+ million contract with Collins Aerospace, citing development delays
NASA has chose SpaceX to build space station deorbit vehicle
The International Space Station can't stay up there forever. NASA has just announced that SpaceX will build a de-orbiting vehicle to get the ISS to burn up in the atmosphere safely. That controlled re-entry is set for 2030.
The International Space Station can't stay up there forever. NASA has just announced that SpaceX will build a de-orbiting vehicle to get the ISS to burn up in the atmosphere safely. That controlled re-entry is set for 2030.
SpaceX launches GOES-U mission from Florida atop Falcon Heavy rocket
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) GOES-U mission into geostationary orbit aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida on Tuesday.
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) GOES-U mission into geostationary orbit aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida on Tuesday.
NASA, NOAA launching high-tech weather satellite from Space Coast to monitor severe weather
NASA and NOAA are taking weather forecasting to the next level with its GOES-U satellite, lifting off from the Space Coast this week.
NASA and NOAA are taking weather forecasting to the next level with its GOES-U satellite, lifting off from the Space Coast this week.
SpaceX launches SES ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Florida
After twice being delayed this week, SpaceX launched the SES ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Florida on Thursday atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
After twice being delayed this week, SpaceX launched the SES ASTRA 1P communications satellite from Florida on Thursday atop a Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA predicts 'once-in-a-lifetime event' this summer – 5 things you need to know
An Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, located about 3,000 light years from Earth, will explode.
An Earth-sized remnant of a dead star, located about 3,000 light years from Earth, will explode.
ISS emergency? NASA says it accidentally aired audio of distressed astronaut drill
NASA said there was “no emergency situation" aboard the ISS after audio of a medical drill was accidentally aired, prompting concern online.
NASA said there was “no emergency situation" aboard the ISS after audio of a medical drill was accidentally aired, prompting concern online.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
New leaks discovered on Starliner during docking
NASA and Boeing have discovered new leaks and failing thrusters as the Starline crew docked on the ISS Thursday.
NASA and Boeing have discovered new leaks and failing thrusters as the Starline crew docked on the ISS Thursday.
Starliner rocket launch: Boy aspires to be NASA coding engineer
FOX 35's Marley Capper talks to a family visiting from North Carolina who came down to Jetty Beach in Florida to watch the Starliner rocket launch. Their son wants to be coding engineer with NASA.
FOX 35's Marley Capper talks to a family visiting from North Carolina who came down to Jetty Beach in Florida to watch the Starliner rocket launch. Their son wants to be coding engineer with NASA.
June skygazing highlights: Strawberry Moon, summertime planet parade
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
June is the start of meteorological summer, which is a great time to be outside for some stargazing. Here are some celestial events to give you a reason to look up.
NASA has a new game plan for Hubble Space Telescope to resume science observations
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope stopped collecting science at the end of May after part of its directional system returned faulty data. Teams will begin transitioning to use only one out of three gyroscopes, reducing the telescope's efficiency.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
The computer that helps launch the rocket is the reason behind Saturday's scrub.
The computer that helps launch the rocket is the reason behind Saturday's scrub.
SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
No 'jitters' for NASA astronauts preparing to launch on Boeing Starliner spacecraft
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.
Two Navy test pilots who became NASA astronauts will take their ultimate flight Monday as they will be the first to launch on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station.