Space

First manned launch from United States soil since 2011

NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A in Florida for an extended stay at the space station.

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NASA collects samples from asteroid for the first time

Local students are sending post cards to space

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Meteors, blue moon and Mars, oh my! Beautiful triple threat on tap for skywatchers

October is going to be a busy month, astronomically speaking. There are three pretty big events happening that any skywatcher will want to take note of.

Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet

NASA's first new space potty in decades is getting a not-so-dry run at the International Space Station before flying to the moon.

3 spectacular sights in the night sky this month

Get ready this month to see some rare sights in the nighttime sky in the next 30 days.

The coolest way to spend this Friday night

Catch a drive in movie and a SpaceX launch Friday night at the Kennedy Space Center

Space station air leak forces middle-of-night crew wakeup

A small air leak at the International Space Station has finally been traced to the Russian side, following a middle-of-the-night search by astronauts.

United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024

A top official in the United Arab Emirates says his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2024.

All the best ways to watch a space launch

Jupiter, enticing moon Europa star in new Hubble photo

An asteroid is on possible collision course with Earth this November: Should we be worried?

‘Save Space Camp’ drive prompted by virus reaches $1.5M goal

NASA’s next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet

Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

NASA naming headquarters for ‘Hidden Figures’ engineer

NASA is naming its headquarters in Washington after the space agency's first African American female engineer.

NASA’s next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting virus

NASA's next Mars rover is honoring all the medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.

There could be 36 communicating intelligent civilizations in our galaxy, study says

Scientists have calculated that there could be a minimum of 36 active, communicating intelligent civilizations in our Milky Way galaxy, according to a new study.

Pictures of a ‘glowing cloud’ following SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch will leave you in awe

We’ve seen a couple of pretty cool things lately when it comes to rocket launches, but the view of Falcon 9 taking off just before daybreak Saturday has got to be at the ...

On a space high? Tune in to this outer space playlist

Let’s be serious, we’re all in a space mood after watching NASA astronauts launch from Kennedy Space Center last month.

Weather looks decent for tonight’s SpaceX launch

Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station

The astronauts launched into orbit by SpaceX have joined in the ringing of the opening bell for Nasdaq.

These basic functions prove challenging on International Space Station -- here’s how astronauts cope

Much of the world watched in awe over the weekend as astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley were successfully sent to the International Space Station from Cape Cana...

SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest

Launch watchers return for 2nd try with patience, umbrellas

Launch America: NASA astronauts carried into space aboard SpaceX rocket

Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA

Partnerships: Organizations work together for a successful launch

A NASA astronaut says this mission will enable more opportunities for human spaceflight in the future.

Mission Profile: Best friend astronauts making history together

The Demo-2 astronauts will spend anywhere from 30 to 119 days at the International Space Station. NASA and Space-X haven't decided just how long this mission is going to ...

SpaceX rocket ship lifts 2 Americans into orbit

A rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting t...

Launch gives spectators pride, reprieve from troubled times

For many spectators who filled parks, beaches and roads along Florida's Space Coast, the launch of two astronauts into orbit Saturday was a welcome accomplishment and a r...

Weather for 2nd launch attempt today not looking much better

Countdown to launch: Live views of SpaceX Falcon 9, Crew Dragon

Who makes the call? The 45th Space Wing Weather Squadron

How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson here

SpaceX presses ahead in historic 1st launch of astronauts

SpaceX-NASA launch: What to know ahead of Saturday’s planned flight

Déjà vu? Weather pattern looks similar for Saturday launch attempt

Big time downpours rolled over and over the Cape and Launch Pad 39-A on Wednesday. The deep tropical moisture that spawned Tropical Storm Bertha caused those rains and th...

Excitement shifts to disappointment after launch called off

Clouds -- and disappointment -- blanketed the Space Coast on Wednesday afternoon as the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts into orbit was scrubbed wi...

Why some rocket views from Jacksonville are better than others

Weather is always a factor in seeing rocket launches from north Florida but even on clear days some have better views than others and it depends on the flight path. North...

For launch spectators, storms more worrisome than virus

For the spectators who gathered along Florida's Space Coast to watch an astronaut launch, the rumbling thunder and darkening clouds were more worrisome than any pandemic.

President Trump’s plan to celebrate space launch hits weather snag

President Donald Trump is hoping the first launch of American astronauts from U.S. soil in nearly a decade will give the nation’s spirit a boost after months of battling ...

Countdown to launch: Live views of SpaceX Falcon 9, Crew Dragon

As we near the launch of SpaceX’s Demo-2 with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, launch fans can see multiple live views of the Falcon 9 rocket on historic Pad ...

A new era for human space flight begins: SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch

The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mis...

Launch scrubbed; SpaceX to try again Saturday

Bad weather has postponed first launch of NASA astronauts from Florida in nine years

SpaceX: From startup to NASA partner

Space Exploration Technologies, which you probably know as SpaceX, has become an improbable success story.

Residents of Space Coast filled with excitement ahead of historic launch

The countdown is on for the launch of the first crewed space mission from the United States in nine years; the rocket is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral on Wednes...

Atlantic Ocean crash locations for SpaceX abort

Share your ‘Launch America’ pix on StormPins

Add your photos of the historic launch and check out other user's shots and vantage points.

4 things to watch for with Wednesday’s launch

Weather looking up for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

The manager of NASA’s commercial crew program, Kathy Lueders, said everything was progressing well -- at least on the ground.

Groundbreaking launch comes amid historic pandemic

Planning for space travel is always intense and always meticulous, but the spread of COVID-19 threw a pretty big curveball at launch directors involved in the NASA/Space ...

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff' capsule.

Return of manned launches from American soil a public/private partnership

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

President Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida

NASA’s newest test pilots are veteran astronauts, friends

Will virus keep Florida spectators from astronaut launch?

NASA, SpaceX bringing astronaut launches back to home turf

Astronauts arrive for NASA’s 1st home launch in decade

South Carolina company helps with first manned launch in nearly a decade

NASA exec resigns days before 1st astronaut launch in years

American spaceflight history: Apollo Project overcomes tragedy to land man on moon

US military’s mystery space plane rockets back into orbit

Space Force unveils flag; Trump touts ‘super-duper missile’

The U.S. Space Force — the newest branch of the armed services — now has its own flag to fly as it goes about protecting American interests on the next frontier.

It is rocket science to Jaguars QB Joshua Dobbs

Playing quarterback in the NFL isn’t even the most complex task in Josh Dobbs’ life.

What was that fireball that lit up the sky?

A fireball lit up our sky early Thursday morning and it was caught on camera.

A deep dive into Jupiter’s clouds

New weather images show the highest resolution ever on Jupiter from Earth-based telescopes.

Looking back on American human spaceflight history: Mercury, Gemini paved way for moonshot

NASA astronaut beams message of hope to Earth in pandemic

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy sent home a message of unity from his perch aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday, telling the world that there's hope if we just...