'Yomi the robot' helps dentistry make new strides
Technology from space is transforming dentistry right here on Earth. A new robot is now on the job for one Central Florida dentist, making implants for patients. FOX 35's Esther Bower explains how it all works.
President Trump's budget proposes major NASA cuts
President Donald Trump is grounding the Artemis program. According to NASA's proposed budget for 2026, Artemis III, which involves landing on the moon, will be the last mission. The Trump administration proposes a budget of $18.8 billion for NASA, down 24% from $24.8 billion in the current budget year.
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into space from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday night from Florida carrying 28 new Starlink satellites.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
NASA’s Curiosity rover spotted from space making tracks on Mars’ surface
The Mars rover has been on the Red Planet for over 12 Earth years.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Florida carrying Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Bandwagon-3 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday evening.
SpaceX sending supplies to ISS on Monday
SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket to send supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) tomorrow. The flight will carry thousands of pounds of science investigations and other technology to the crews on board. The launch is expected to take off at 4:15 a.m. Monday.
Lyrid Meteor Shower: When and how to watch in Central Florida
The Lyrid Meteor Shower has been a spectacle for star gazers during the month of April for the past 2,700 years. This meteor shower will reach its peak at the beginning of next week, and we will be able to see it here in Central Florida.
Smiley face in space: When and how to see
The early morning sky will literally be smiling down at you as the planets and the moon align just right to create a celestial smiley face on Friday, April 25. Two planets and the moon will align just right just above the horizon, creating what looks like a two eyes and a mouth. The moon will also be in its thin waning crescent phase, so it will look like a big happy smile.
Lyrid meteor shower: When and how to watch
The Lyrid meteor shower has been a spectacle for star gazers during the month of April for the past 2,700 years. The Lyrid Meteor shower is an annual celestial event that happens thru the month of April when earth passes by a cluster of space rock debris as it makes its way around the sun. When these particles interact with the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up creating streaks of light across the sky. This meteor shower will reach its peak at the beginning of the week, and we will be able to see it here in Central Florida.
SpaceX prepares for launch after rescheduled mission
SpaceX is gearing up to send another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Saturday night from Florida. Liftoff is set for 8:53 p.m. Saturday, April 12, with backup launch options available until 12:42 a.m. on Sunday. The launch was previously scrubbed on Thursday, Friday and early Saturday morning.
Florida SpaceX rocket launch rescheduled again; now expected Saturday night
SpaceX is gearing up to send another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Saturday night from Florida.
SpaceX Starlink launch scrubbed again
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
Launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites scrubbed due to weather
The planned launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper 1 was scrubbed about 15 minutes before the conclusion of the launch window due to weather concerns.
Rep. Frost wants transparency from Elon Musk about NASA
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida District 10, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the investigation that congressional Democrats hope to launch into potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk when it comes to NASA and contracts with his private space company, SpaceX.
Space travelers splashdown off Pacific Coast
The first crewed launch to orbit the Earth's pole has arrived back on Earth. The team splashed down this afternoon in the Pacific Ocean. The crew first blasted off on Monday from Cape Canaveral. FOX 35's Marie Edinger walks us through the moments these space travelers were welcomed back on Earth.
4 space explorers splashing down today
Four space explorers are getting ready to come home today. The Fram2 mission will end with splashdown around 12:20 p.m. off the coast of California. The crew lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Monday evening, and they have been in space conducting 22 research studies.
Affordable 'space burials' for cremated remains offered by Florida-based Space Beyond
Space Beyond, a Central Florida-based company founded by former Blue Origin manager Ryan Mitchell, is offering a more affordable option for sending cremated remains into orbit.
Company works to make sending ashes to space more affordable
Sending ashes to space isn't a new concept, but one company says they are making it more affordable. A local business claims they can send your loved ones off to their final resting place for a fraction of the previous costs. FOX 35's Matt Trezza meets with Ryan Mitchell, Space Beyond founder, to find out how.
Space sickness hits crew aboard SpaceX Fram2 mission
The SpaceX Fram2 polar mission is off to a rocky start. These travelers have never been to space before, and they are having a hard time adjusting. They all got motion sickness!