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Jacksonville University only school with 2 finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge
Read full article: Jacksonville University only school with 2 finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander ChallengeJacksonville University is the only school in the nation with two student teams named finalists in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge. The teams will present innovative cryogenic fuel solutions to support future Moon and Mars missions.
LIVE: Weather delay pushes back ULA launch of Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: LIVE: Weather delay pushes back ULA launch of Atlas V rocket from Cape CanaveralThe inaugural launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper will use a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket to deliver the first satellites of the constellation into low Earth orbit (LEO).
Jacksonville-based space company takes major step toward building in-space energy grid
Read full article: Jacksonville-based space company takes major step toward building in-space energy gridFriday marked a successful day in technological space advancements for a newly-founded Jacksonville-based company.
Amazing images from space, courtesy of our friends at MOSH
Read full article: Amazing images from space, courtesy of our friends at MOSHEddie Whisler from The Mosh joined us to share photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. He also shared that the Planetarium is currently doing a series from those over the age of 55. The Silver Space Series happens every other month.
Experience the thrill of NASA’s new rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: Experience the thrill of NASA’s new rocket test fire simulation at Kennedy Space CenterA countdown is on at NASA’s Florida spaceport for a unique rocket engine test experience. Visitors will get a close-up view of a simulated rocket engine test fire directly underneath the nozzle.
MIT developing AI tool to predict flooding with realistic satellite images
Read full article: MIT developing AI tool to predict flooding with realistic satellite imagesScientists at MIT are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that generates realistic satellite images to illustrate potential flooding scenarios.
LIVE: Russian cosmonauts make spacewalk from International Space Station
Read full article: LIVE: Russian cosmonauts make spacewalk from International Space StationBefore they finish, they will relocate a control panel for the European robotic arm attached to the Nauka multipurpose laboratory module.
Did you see the noctilucent clouds? Wednesday’s SpaceX launch leaves behind stunning sky show in Florida
Read full article: Did you see the noctilucent clouds? Wednesday’s SpaceX launch leaves behind stunning sky show in FloridaA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Station created unique clouds spotted from Jacksonville on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
Earth’s second moon: A mini-moon has been captured by gravity until Thanksgiving
Read full article: Earth’s second moon: A mini-moon has been captured by gravity until ThanksgivingA mini-moon has been detected near Earth before returning to its solar system trajectory once its Earth-bound journey ends.
UNF alumnus to join Antarctic expedition team with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronauts
Read full article: UNF alumnus to join Antarctic expedition team with William Shatner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, former NASA astronautsA 26-year-old Jacksonville native and University of North Florida alumni will be joining Star Trek icon William Shatner, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke, and former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly to document a trip to Antarctica aiming to highlight the “vital connection between Earth’s oceans and the cosmos.”
80,000-year comet spotted in the skies of the southern parts of Florida
Read full article: 80,000-year comet spotted in the skies of the southern parts of FloridaA rare comet is about to pass by Earth this week, giving us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch a glimpse of Comet Oort Cloud, also named Tsuchinshan Atlas
UF scientist rockets to space to conduct experiment on Blue Origin mission
Read full article: UF scientist rockets to space to conduct experiment on Blue Origin missionThe University of Florida’s Dr. Rob Ferl will conduct an experiment in space Thursday as part of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.
Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipse
Read full article: Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipseIn preparation for this historic event, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges put together a viral video below to get you primed for the eclipse and address the basics of it.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 mission from Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 mission from Kennedy Space CenterSpaceX is targeting Saturday for Falcon 9’s launch of the EUTELSAT 36D mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Eclipse Countdown: Prepping for April’s solar spectacular
Read full article: Eclipse Countdown: Prepping for April’s solar spectacularOn April 8 a total solar eclipse will cross over part of the United States. It happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. If you’re planning on watching this unusual phenomenon, there are some important safety measures to consider.
SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 Thursday from Cape Canaveral
Read full article: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 Thursday from Cape CanaveralIt’s time for liftoff!SpaceX is looking to launch the Falcon 9 for the Dragon’s 30th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-30) mission from Cape Canaveral on Thursday at 4:55 p.m.
Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in April
Read full article: Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in AprilAs is the case with others around the country, Barham is gearing up to try and photograph a historic eclipse that is set to hit North America on April 8.
Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life
Read full article: Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on lifeNew research suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa than thought.
WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 to send 23 Starlink satellites into orbit
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 to send 23 Starlink satellites into orbitSpaceX is targeting Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral.
How to watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 launch, docking this week
Read full article: How to watch NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 launch, docking this weekNASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission that will send three astronauts and a cosmonaut to the International Space Station is set for launch at 12:04 a.m. Friday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
Parts of US East Coast sinking so fast it could threaten infrastructure, NASA says
Read full article: Parts of US East Coast sinking so fast it could threaten infrastructure, NASA saysParts of the East Coast of the United States are sinking so fast it could threaten infrastructure, farmland and wetlands, according to NASA.
Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles
Read full article: Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million milesAstronomers say an asteroid as big as a skyscraper will pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth on Friday.

LIVE🚀: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 crew to International Space Station
Read full article: LIVE🚀: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 crew to International Space StationSpaceX plans to launch Falcon 9′s Axiom Space Mission 3 to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch window is at 4:49 p.m.
China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year
Read full article: China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this yearChina’s space agency says its latest lunar explorer has arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the moon in the first half of this year.
No launches tonight: SpaceX, scrubs both Monday night launches, aims for Tuesday
Read full article: No launches tonight: SpaceX, scrubs both Monday night launches, aims for TuesdaySpaceX delayed the launch of its Falcon Heavy on Monday, ending its hope for a spectacular double-dip of rocket launches, the agency announced.
Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonder
Read full article: Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonderStarlink satellites can be seen lined up in the night's sky, leaving people around the world wondering what their purpose is.
LIVE: NASA gives update on findings from report about future investigation of UFOs
Read full article: LIVE: NASA gives update on findings from report about future investigation of UFOsNASA will hold a media briefing at agency headquarters to discuss findings from the report which aims to inform NASA on what possible data could be collected in the future to shed light on the nature and origin of UAP.
Did you hear that? Crew-6 splashdown resonates sonic boom heard for miles
Read full article: Did you hear that? Crew-6 splashdown resonates sonic boom heard for milesA sonic boom shook homes across Northeast Florida. Dozens of viewers called and emailed the newsroom about the boom -- and the fireball they saw streaking across the sky.
SpaceX/NASA Crew-6 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Sunday launch
Read full article: SpaceX/NASA Crew-6 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Sunday launchLaunch of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission is targeted for 2:07 a.m. Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with 49 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg
Read full article: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with 49 Starlink satellites from VandenbergSpaceX is targeting 11:15 a.m. Tuesday for a Falcon 9 launch of 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Full speed ahead to scheduled Artemis I launch on Monday
Read full article: Full speed ahead to scheduled Artemis I launch on MondayThe Artemis I Mission is scheduled to launch Monday morning, and leaders from NASA and their partners on Friday discussed the steps being taken to advance human exploration.
NASA releases ‘tour guide’ tips for upcoming Artemis I launch
Read full article: NASA releases ‘tour guide’ tips for upcoming Artemis I launchAhead of Monday’s Artemis I mission rocket launch, NASA has provided a list of “the ultimate personal tour guide” tips for those planning to watch the historic launch.