Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.

NASA releases report on crewed Boeing Starliner
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Feb. 19, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discussed what went wrong with the Boeing Starliner crewed mission. The agency cited technical difficulties during docking as well as other areas that didn't go according to plan. 

SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station
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The four-person Crew-12 is now headed to the International Space Station, replacing the Crew-11 astronauts who had to return to Earth early last month because of a medical evacuation.  The mission was the first crewed flight from the Space Coast this year. The crew lifted off in the Dragon Freedom capsule atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket's first-stage booster returned to Earth for a planned landing on SpaceX's new landing pad at Cape Canaveral. 

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.

SeaWorld rescues cold-stunned sea turtles
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16 green sea turtles by SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue team following a severe freeze in Florida. These turtles are being treated for “cold stunning,” a condition that can occur when water temperatures drop below 50 degrees, causing the animals to become lethargic and unable to swim or eat.

Sea turtle rescue underway as cold-stunned animals arrive at Brevard Zoo

As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.

Floridians roundup cold-stunned 'invasive' iguanas
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As Florida experienced a historic freeze, the FWC permitted residents to temporarily collect and transport iguanas and then turn them into the FWC. FOX 35 caught up with some residents who picked up nearly 30 iguanas.

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