Sierra Nevada proposing commercial space station
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
Aerospace and national security contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation is planning to launch a commercial space station with inflatable human habitats, something they say could replace the International Space Station within seven years.
Skyscraper-sized Asteroid Apophis won’t make contact with Earth for over 100 years, scientists say
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Asteroid Apophis, which was believed to be on a potential collision course for Earth, is no longer going to be an issue for our big blue planet for another 100 years, scientists say.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
Feds to investigate surge in manatee deaths
The surge in manatee deaths in Florida is drawing the attention of the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has classified the deaths as an unusual mortality event, which means the agency will now conduct its own research into possible causes.
The surge in manatee deaths in Florida is drawing the attention of the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has classified the deaths as an unusual mortality event, which means the agency will now conduct its own research into possible causes.
NASA's Mars helicopter nears historic flight
Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.
Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.
UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
Reports: Former Sen. Bill Nelson could be next NASA administrator
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
Jim Bridenstine announced after the 2020 election that he will not stay in his role as head of the space agency under the Biden Administration.
What the Perseverance Mars rover has accomplished so far
The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.
The rover has conducted tests and scanned the planet's surface in preparation for its next missions.
Snake hitches ride in a woman's car
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town.
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town.
Sea turtles suffer mystery illness
Sea turtles along Florida's Atlantic Coast from Jacksonville to Brevard County are washing up on shore. Researchers say they have a mysterious illness and wildlife experts are trying to identify the cause.
Sea turtles along Florida's Atlantic Coast from Jacksonville to Brevard County are washing up on shore. Researchers say they have a mysterious illness and wildlife experts are trying to identify the cause.
NASA releases audio recordings of first wind sounds, laser strikes captured on Mars
The historic clips will provide JPL scientists with data on the surface of Mars.
The historic clips will provide JPL scientists with data on the surface of Mars.
Bill requires stray rocket parts to be returned
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Legislation is moving forward in Florida to require people to return rocket parts that might be recovered following a launch. Authorities warn that the parts could be dangerous, could contain intellectual property, or is relevant to national security. Ultimately, lawmakers say the parts belong to the manufacturers and more and more parts are being recycled for future launches.
Finding water on Mars for colonization
There has been a renewed focus on Mars after NASA's rover Perseverance recently landed. Soon Rovers won't be the only things roaming the Red Planet as work is being done to put humans on the surface.
There has been a renewed focus on Mars after NASA's rover Perseverance recently landed. Soon Rovers won't be the only things roaming the Red Planet as work is being done to put humans on the surface.
SpaceX Starship lands upright, then explodes in latest test
SpaceX's futuristic Starship exploded after what looked to be a successful touchdown. SpaceX had live-streamed the launch and landing and ended its feed before the explosion.
SpaceX's futuristic Starship exploded after what looked to be a successful touchdown. SpaceX had live-streamed the launch and landing and ended its feed before the explosion.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Starlink mission
After previous delays due to weather concerns, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
After previous delays due to weather concerns, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX Starship explodes
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
It looked as though the test flight of the SpaceX Starship SN10 went well. However, shortly after landing, the rocket exploded. One space industry analyst said it should still be considered a success.
Starship SN10 launches, lands successfully
SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship prototype during a third high-altitude suborbital flight test from its compound in Texas.
SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship prototype during a third high-altitude suborbital flight test from its compound in Texas.
Jupiter and Mercury conjunction to light up sky on March 5 — here’s how to watch
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Sky-watchers have a chance to observe another astronomical event — the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury.
Starship SN10 high-altitude flight test aborted
SpaceX attempted another Starship flight on Wednesday but had to abort with just seconds to launch. This was to be the third high-altitude suborbital flight test of a Starship prototype from SpaceX's site in Texas. It is similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9.
SpaceX attempted another Starship flight on Wednesday but had to abort with just seconds to launch. This was to be the third high-altitude suborbital flight test of a Starship prototype from SpaceX's site in Texas. It is similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9.
Bear-resistant trash can effectiveness shown on camera
Viewer Joanie Peterson in Spring Landing sent us video from her surveillance cameras showing two big bears tearing apart the trash in her carport. One bear easily overturns the regular trash can. The other bear struggles with the bear-proof can.
Viewer Joanie Peterson in Spring Landing sent us video from her surveillance cameras showing two big bears tearing apart the trash in her carport. One bear easily overturns the regular trash can. The other bear struggles with the bear-proof can.