European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury

The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.

NASA announces new approach to Mars Sample Return Program during news conference Tuesday

NASA announced Tuesday their new approach to their Mars Sample Return Program. The agency will develop two landing architectures in parallel, promoting competition and innovation while aiming for cost and schedule efficiency.

Florida content creator, wildlife enthusiast recovers after rattlesnake bite

A Florida content creator known for his wildlife videos is recovering after a venomous bite from an eastern diamondback rattlesnake nearly claimed his life.

Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird

Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.

Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping

A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.

Milestone reached for upcoming UCF-led moon mission
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University of Central Florida physics professors Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna and Dr. Addie Dove joined FOX 35 News+ to give an update on the Lunar VISE project, a mission to the moon scheduled for 2028 that will investigate volcanic features in a previously unexplored area of the lunar surface.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin may launch New Glenn rocket next week

Blue Origin is preparing for a possible launch of its New Glenn rocket next week, according to a recent aerospace advisory.

Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end

The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.

Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn

An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.

Space calendar 2025: When to look up at the night sky

A month-by-month guide to meteor showers, eclipses and planet viewing opportunities visible across the U.S. in 2025.