Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
NASA gives Artemis II update ahead of April 1 launch
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA rethinks $1B Artemis launcher at Kennedy Space Center amid delays, modernization push
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.
NASA may roll out Artemis II rocket to launch pad Thursday after tech issue resolved
NASA’s Artemis II rocket could roll out to Launch Pad 39B a day earlier than expected, following quicker-than-anticipated completion of pre-launch work.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket could roll out to Launch Pad 39B a day earlier than expected, following quicker-than-anticipated completion of pre-launch work.
Osceola County deputy wrangles alligator as mating season approaches in Florida
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
4Roots Farm Plants More than 100 trees following FL Freeze
The frigid temperatures that blanketed the Sunshine state earlier this year devastated plants and trees. 4Roots Farm plants 120 trees in an effort to help restore the impacted.
The frigid temperatures that blanketed the Sunshine state earlier this year devastated plants and trees. 4Roots Farm plants 120 trees in an effort to help restore the impacted.
Artemis II: What is the mission?
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, is scheduled to launch in February and will send four astronauts on a flyby around the moon.
NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
Great Florida Bigfoot Conference returns to Ocala June 12-13
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
Believers, researchers and the curious alike are preparing to gather for the 2026 Great Florida Bigfoot Conference at the World Equestrian Center.
NASA lacks rescue plan for astronauts stranded on moon, federal report says
A new federal report says NASA currently has no way to rescue astronauts if they become stranded during future missions to the moon.
A new federal report says NASA currently has no way to rescue astronauts if they become stranded during future missions to the moon.
Great White shark stuns Florida fishermen: 'It was a monster'
A Florida fishing captain got a rare glimpse of a giant great white shark off the state’s coast, capturing the encounter on camera and describing it as “a monster."
A Florida fishing captain got a rare glimpse of a giant great white shark off the state’s coast, capturing the encounter on camera and describing it as “a monster."
Artemis II: NASA fixes helium flow issue, eyes April for moon mission launch
NASA has fixed the issue that forced it to roll its Artemis II rocket from the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center back to the Vehicle Assembly Building last month.
NASA has fixed the issue that forced it to roll its Artemis II rocket from the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center back to the Vehicle Assembly Building last month.
PHOTOS: 'Space jellyfish forms' from SpaceX Starlink rocket launch
A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.
A large "space jellyfish" could be seen across Florida skies on Wednesday morning as SpaceX launched more of its Starlink internet satellites into the space.
SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into space from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke shares 'medical event' that prompted early return from ISS
Over one month after SpaceX's Crew-11 returned to Earth earlier than expected due to a medical situation, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke decided to share his experience.
Over one month after SpaceX's Crew-11 returned to Earth earlier than expected due to a medical situation, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke decided to share his experience.
Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
SpaceX has launched another 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Starlink satellites launched from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday evening.
SpaceX has launched another 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Starlink satellites launched from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday evening.