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!
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
The FRAM2 mission will make history. Here's how.
Dr. Don Platt, associate professor of space systems at Florida Institute of Technology and the director of the Spaceport Education Center, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the FRAM2 mission, how it will make history and what scientists hope to learn from its polar orbit. SpaceX is targeting tonight for the crewed mission's launch.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Monday afternoon.
4-day mission could unlock new area in space
Four space explorers will blast off from the Space Coast next week as part of a mission that could unlock a new area in space. It's a four-day mission called "Fram2."
Astronauts will need to stretch supplies after damaged capsule
NASA has said that they cannot send any new supplies to astronauts aboard the International Space Station because of a damaged capsule. The cargo capsule was damaged on its way to Florida. NASA says it can't fly, which means it may take a while for more food to make it to space.
SpaceX rocket to launch classified NROL-69 mission from Florida: How to watch live
SpaceX is gearing up for the NROL-69 mission launch from Florida on Monday afternoon.
Push to move NASA's headquarters to Central Florida
NASA's headquarters could soon be moved to Central Florida if Sen. Ashley Moody gets her way. Moody is co-sponsoring a bill that would move the headquarters to the Space Coast in Brevard County. Today, she spoke about why that move should be made.
Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore return to Earth: What's next
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission in space. Zac Aubert, founder of The Launch Pad Network, explains the recovery process and how long it will take for them to adjust back to life on Earth.
NASA, SpaceX successfully return astronauts after nearly 10-month delay: 'Lesson learned'
NASA and SpaceX successfully brought the Starliner duo back to earth after eight days turned into nearly 10 months for two test pilots.
Video: Dolphins swim near SpaceX's Dragon capsule with Crew-9 inside, moments after splashdown
A very Florida welcome home for NASA and SpaceX's Crew-9. Some curious dolphins seemingly wanted to give a personal “welcome home" to the Crew-9 astronauts, moments after they splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
Starliner astronauts heading back to Earth
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024, are preparing to return home with Crew-9 after spending an unexpected, nine-month stay in space.
Stranded NASA astronauts to return to Earth with Crew-9 during splashdown off Florida's coast
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024, are preparing to return home with Crew-9 after spending an unexpected, nine-month stay in space.
Senator Moody's plan to bring NASA to the Space Coast
There is a new push to move NASA's headquarters to right here in Central Florida. Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Cape Canaveral Act on Friday. She says moving NASA to the Space Coast would save taxpayer's money and create jobs.
NASA Crew-10 docks at the ISS
NASA's Crew-10 is now officially at the International Space Station (ISS). The four crew members docked a little after 1 a.m. on Sunday. As soon as they are settled in, Crew-9 then will be able to return to Earth.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites successfully
SpaceX successfully completed yet another Falcon 9 launch around 7:35 a.m. on Saturday morning. The launch sent 23 Starlink satellites, 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.