NASA, SpaceX’s Crew-3 launches into orbit, bound for space station

The SpaceX Crew-3 launch had been postponed multiple times, due to weather and then health issues, but a Falcon 9 rocket finally lifted off from Kennedy Space Center just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The astronauts will head to the International Space Station (ISS) and plan to complete scientific experiments while there.

NASA SpaceX Crew-2 splashes down near Pensacola

The astronauts from the U.S., France, and Japan should have been back Monday morning, but high wind in the recovery zone delayed their homecoming.

Falling back: Daylight Saving Time and students
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Monday marked the first school day since we turned back the clock. Those extra 60 minutes could really affect children and teens in drastic ways and make a world of difference in their health.

SpaceX Crew-2 undocks, begins return to Earth
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SpaceX Crew-2 is on its way back to Earth. SpaceX said that the astronauts departed the International Space Station on Monday afternoon. They aim to splash down off the coast of Florida.

Cleaning up Lake Jesup
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One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.

One step closer to the moon
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NASA just shared its plan to get back to the moon. The agency wants to launch its Artemis test flight as early as February, 2022.

SpaceX Crew-3 launch is just days away: What to know

On Halloween, four astronauts will ride a SpaceX Dragon capsule into space and head towards the International Space Station.

Boeing says Starliner will not launch until at least next year

The Starliner is what Boeing will use to send astronauts to space. A test flight was supposed to happen in August but was scrubbed several times.

SpaceX Crew-3 mission delayed: See new launch date

NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron will embark into space with ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer.

Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8

The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.

Crew-3 mission to launch October 30th
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Crew-3 is getting ready to cement the next SpaceX human launch success story. Early Wednesday, NASA, SpaceX and European Space Agency managers gave an overview of the upcoming mission, set to lift off to the international space station on Halloween weekend.

Satellite manufacturer moving to Space Coast
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Satellite maker Terran Orbital has announced it will invest millions of dollars in a new facility along Florida's Space Coast.

United Launch Alliance launches Atlas V rocket with satellite onboard

The launch will take place Monday at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. United Launch Alliance is targeting 2:11 p.m. EST for liftoff.

Florida woman finds iguana in her toilet
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A woman in Hollywood, Florida was surprised to find an unexpected stranger inside of her toilet. Michelle Bennett said she was startled to find an iguana in her toilet as she lifted the lid.

Commercial space business booming along Space Coast
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The commercial space business is booming, and now there are concerns that the space Coast won't be able to handle the rush.

Giant rattlesnake caught in Polk County
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A wildlife trapper said he captured a massive rattlesnake in Polk County. A woman called Dustin Hooper with All Creatures Wildlife Control for help after she spotted the snake in her chicken coop. Hooper said the snake was nearly six feet in length and estimated it was about 10 years old.