Meet the astronauts on the NASA, SpaceX Crew-2 mission

The Crew-2 flight lifted off on time at 5:49 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A.

Launch Forecast: Will weather cooperate for a smooth liftoff?

NASA and SpaceX are targeting Friday for their second crew flight aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour. Liftoff is scheduled for 6:11 a.m. EST.

Crew-2 mission set to launch before sunrise
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SpaceX aims to launch its third crew a little before sunrise this morning, this time using a recycled capsule and rocket. Liftoff is set for 5:49 a.m. EDT.

Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka
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More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It?s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.

Getting to know the astronauts of Crew-2
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NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, Akihiko Hoshide and Thomas Pesquet will soon start their six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.

FOX 35 calls Ahopha Wildlife Rescue to assist bird with string around beak
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Several people in Lake Mary spotted a bird around town with something wrapped around its beak. One woman tried to get some help for the bird, but had no luck. FOX 35 reached out to Tom Scotti, with Ahopha Wildlife Rescue, for assistance.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 1st flight on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars. Ingenuity will open new possibilities and will spark questions for the future about what we could accomplish with an aerial explorer.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts speak about upcoming mission
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The international team of the Crew-2 mission is bringing together astronauts from the US, Europe, and Japan.

Turtle rescued along Central Florida beach
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Volusia County Beaches has rescued a turtle. They posted about the rescue on Facebook on Thursday.

Brody the Bear undergoes MRI
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Brody the Bear has been undergoing treatment at the Brevard Zoo for a year and underwent an MRI on Sunday. The bear has hip dysplasia which causing it to limp.

NASA's helicopter Ingenuity delays first test flight until next week
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The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It was supposed to go on its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet.

NASA's helicopter Ingenuity set for first test flight this weekend
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The Mars helicopter named Ingenuity is an assistant to the Mars rover Perseverance. It will attempt its first flight this Sunday on the Red Planet. NASA says it will report the results the day after because of a bit of a time difference.

Alligator found under car
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released body cam video showing the 'arrest' of a curious alligator that was found under a parked car in Tampa.

Liftoff! SpaceX launches 24th batch of Starlink satellites into orbit

The space company launched 60 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday at 12:34 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.