Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal

The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.

What happens during Artemis 2's wet dress rehearsal?
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Dr. Addie Dove, the Physics Department Head and Professor at UCF joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down NASA's wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 rocket and whether the intense cold snap could delay the mission again as we get closer to the launch window for the latest moon mission from Florida's Space Coast at Cape Canaveral.

NASA moves up Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' to beat cold weather

NASA is moving up a key test of its Artemis II rocket as unusually cold weather grips Central Florida, forcing officials to adjust schedules at Kennedy Space Center.

Challenger disaster remembered 40 years later as NASA prepares for new lunar mission

The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards are in place to help prevent another tragedy.

What’s killing vultures at Blue Spring State Park? Investigation launched after 100 die in one month

Over 100 vultures were reported dead at Blue Spring State Park this month. Now, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting an investigation to determine how the vultures died.

Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.

New Research shows seaweed on Florida shores costs billions in economic losses

Seaweed stuck on Florida's shores is causing a billion-dollar impact. Now, a published study by researchers in Rhode Island, shows that seaweed is creating losses that ripple across tourism, fishing, restaurants, and local jobs.

Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches

Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.

Artemis II moon rocket scheduled for rollout ahead of anticipated launch

NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles

Bobcat spotted wandering through Orange County neighborhood

A bobcat was spotted roaming through a residential neighborhood in Orange County, surprising homeowners and renewing warnings from wildlife officials about encounters as development expands.

Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year

Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.

NASA, SpaceX set date for Crew-11’s return to Earth: What we know

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.

NASA crew member experienced 'medical situation,' SpaceX Crew-11 to return home

NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.

New report details deadly alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park

A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.

NASA discusses first two ISS spacewalks of 2026
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NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January to conduct as series of tests and installations to the outside of the International Space Station.