Saving NASA Telescope: Swift Observatory gets a push
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has been studying gamma rays for over two decades -- but it's falling back to Earth. To extend its lifespan for at least another decade, Katalyst Space Technologies plans to push the satellite higher into orbit in a first-of-its-kind mission. FOX 35 Garrett Wymer talks to Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space Technologies, about their ambitious plan and the coming launch.
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has been studying gamma rays for over two decades -- but it's falling back to Earth. To extend its lifespan for at least another decade, Katalyst Space Technologies plans to push the satellite higher into orbit in a first-of-its-kind mission. FOX 35 Garrett Wymer talks to Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space Technologies, about their ambitious plan and the coming launch.
Blue Origin explosion: Launch pad debris cleared as CEO targets New Glenn rocket launch later this year
Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.
Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.
Kennedy Space Center celebrates America's 250th with summer events
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration and aviation.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating the nation's achievements in space exploration and aviation.
Artemis II astronaut health data preps for Moon, Mars
Before, during and after the historic Artemis II mission, the crew's health was monitored quite closely for psychological and physical changes. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, about the importance of these experiments and how it can prepare us for longer and farther missions into space.
Before, during and after the historic Artemis II mission, the crew's health was monitored quite closely for psychological and physical changes. FOX 35 News+ Garrett Wymer talks to Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta, UCF Vice Chair of Aerospace Medicine, about the importance of these experiments and how it can prepare us for longer and farther missions into space.
NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
ISS astronauts told to evacuate over air leak
Zac Aubert with The Launch Pad Network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the astronauts on board International Space Station being forced to move to a safe haven due to an air leak on board. The Russian crew on board is working to stop the leak from becoming worse on its portion of the orbital laboratory.
Zac Aubert with The Launch Pad Network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the astronauts on board International Space Station being forced to move to a safe haven due to an air leak on board. The Russian crew on board is working to stop the leak from becoming worse on its portion of the orbital laboratory.
Port Canaveral plans new basin for growing space operations
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Port Canaveral is working on plans for a new basin dedicated to space operations as companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin and smaller startups compete for limited space along Florida’s Space Coast.
Blue Origin vows to fly in 2026 after New Glenn 'anomaly' explosion
Associate Provost for Space Commercialization & Strategy at the University of Central Florida, Greg Autry, sat down with Good Day Orlando to discuss any next steps Blue Origin may have after an 'anomaly' explosion on May 28. Autry called it "fantastic news" that Blue Origin's CEO said they expect to fly again sometime this year.
Associate Provost for Space Commercialization & Strategy at the University of Central Florida, Greg Autry, sat down with Good Day Orlando to discuss any next steps Blue Origin may have after an 'anomaly' explosion on May 28. Autry called it "fantastic news" that Blue Origin's CEO said they expect to fly again sometime this year.
Will Blue Origin's explosion set back NASA's Moon Base missions?
Just days after NASA's announced working with Blue Origin and its Mark One Endurance Lander for the first Moon Base mission, Blue Origin's rocket booster New Glenn burst into flames in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Now, it' snot known how this will affect or perhaps push back NASA's agenda for building a permanent habitation on the moon.
Just days after NASA's announced working with Blue Origin and its Mark One Endurance Lander for the first Moon Base mission, Blue Origin's rocket booster New Glenn burst into flames in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Now, it' snot known how this will affect or perhaps push back NASA's agenda for building a permanent habitation on the moon.
Debris scattered on Florida Space Coast after Blue Origin explosion
Launch Complex 36 costs Blue Origin over $1 billion to build, but now an explosion, triggered by an "anomaly" caused the launch pad to burst into flames. It's not known how much it will cost to fix the complex. If the pad is badly damaged, this will slow future launch plans down, experts say.
Launch Complex 36 costs Blue Origin over $1 billion to build, but now an explosion, triggered by an "anomaly" caused the launch pad to burst into flames. It's not known how much it will cost to fix the complex. If the pad is badly damaged, this will slow future launch plans down, experts say.
Blue Origin explosion could put Artemis in danger
Dr. Don Platt, Director of the Spaceport Education Center at the Florida Institute of Technology joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom after SpaceX completed a successful launch following Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploding on a flight test. Dr. Platt dives into whether the Artemis program or NASA should be worried about the future of America's return to the moon.
Dr. Don Platt, Director of the Spaceport Education Center at the Florida Institute of Technology joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom after SpaceX completed a successful launch following Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploding on a flight test. Dr. Platt dives into whether the Artemis program or NASA should be worried about the future of America's return to the moon.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.
NASA unveils 3-phase mission Moon Base habitat | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026. Backed by international and commercial partnerships, the initial phase will deploy Blue Origin and Astrobotic landers alongside advanced rovers to the lunar South Pole to test critical infrastructure and de-risk human landing systems.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026. Backed by international and commercial partnerships, the initial phase will deploy Blue Origin and Astrobotic landers alongside advanced rovers to the lunar South Pole to test critical infrastructure and de-risk human landing systems.
Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
NASA's Moon Base Timeline: Phase 1
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 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 unveils first 3 Moon Base missions
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.
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.
What NASA's moon base could mean for the new Space Race
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.
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.
FAA clears Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to fly again as company announces major Florida expansion
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to return to flight after a failed April mission grounded the company for several weeks.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to return to flight after a failed April mission grounded the company for several weeks.
'Uncontrollable' space junk: Thousands of debris floating in space
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.
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.