UCF engineer studies ways to improve volume efficiency in space travel
A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.
A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.
ULA successfully launches Atlas V rocket, bringing U.S. Space Force plane into orbit
The Atlas V rocket is scheduled to bring a military space plane for the U.S. Space Force into orbit.
The Atlas V rocket is scheduled to bring a military space plane for the U.S. Space Force into orbit.
Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts 'super-duper missile'
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
It’s the first official flag of a new U.S. military service to be unveiled in 72 years.
Jetty Park will open for pass holders wishing to view historic launch
Space fans are getting excited for Demo 2, the first manned launch at Cape Canaveral since the shuttle program ended. It is a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX.
Space fans are getting excited for Demo 2, the first manned launch at Cape Canaveral since the shuttle program ended. It is a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX.
Historic Cape Canaveral launch planned for end of May
We are just weeks away from the first manned launch from Cape Canaveral in years.
We are just weeks away from the first manned launch from Cape Canaveral in years.
Meteor shower from Halley's comet to peak this week — here's how you might be able to view it
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
The meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2020, but will also coincide with a supermoon on May 7.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.
NASA selects 3 companies to design, develop human landers to bring astronauts back to the moon
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
Blue Origin, Dynetics, and SpaceX have been selected to design and develop human landers to take the first woman and the next man to the moon by 2024.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
NASA asks people to not attend launch in late May
NASA is asking rocket launch enthusiasts to watch a launch next month from afar. The SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2, will be the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, currently scheduled to launch on May 27 at 4:32 p.m. EDT.
NASA is asking rocket launch enthusiasts to watch a launch next month from afar. The SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2, will be the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, currently scheduled to launch on May 27 at 4:32 p.m. EDT.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Aggressive hawks attack people during nesting season
Hawks are dive-bombing people in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say this is nesting season. Both the birds and their nests are protected under state law.
Hawks are dive-bombing people in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say this is nesting season. Both the birds and their nests are protected under state law.
ULA successfully launches Atlas V
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its Atlas V rocket on Thursday from Cape Canaveral. Some upcoming missions are in jeopardy or delayed due to coronavirus concerns.
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its Atlas V rocket on Thursday from Cape Canaveral. Some upcoming missions are in jeopardy or delayed due to coronavirus concerns.
ULA's Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral after delayed start
United Launch Alliance said that the Atlas V rocket is carrying critical new national assets into orbit for secure communications.
United Launch Alliance said that the Atlas V rocket is carrying critical new national assets into orbit for secure communications.
Cold turtles getting extra care
Recent cold snaps have proven dangerous for sea turtles. Staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet have been busy caring for the animals.
Recent cold snaps have proven dangerous for sea turtles. Staff at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet have been busy caring for the animals.
SpaceX to team with military for test drill
SpaceX is proving to be a powerhouse in space travel. Soon, they will team up with the U.S. military to demonstrate that their network of satellites can be lethal.
SpaceX is proving to be a powerhouse in space travel. Soon, they will team up with the U.S. military to demonstrate that their network of satellites can be lethal.
Dogs detecting citrus greening
Dogs specially trained by Agricultural Research Service scientists have proven to be the most efficient way to detect citrus greening, according to a recently published paper.
Dogs specially trained by Agricultural Research Service scientists have proven to be the most efficient way to detect citrus greening, according to a recently published paper.
Wild monkey population to multiply in Florida
Wild monkeys are multiplying across Florida. Scientists say there is a growing population of rhesus macaques in Silver Springs State Park, near Ocala.
Wild monkeys are multiplying across Florida. Scientists say there is a growing population of rhesus macaques in Silver Springs State Park, near Ocala.
NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died
Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA's early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.
Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA's early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.
Tracking sharks off Florida coast
A number of great white sharks are being tracked off of Florida's coast
A number of great white sharks are being tracked off of Florida's coast