Space Coast on track to break record for number of rocket launches in a year
The Space Coast is on track to break the record for the number of rocket launches this year, and experts predict that trend will continue.
Can Kennedy Space Center keep up with space launches?
Weekly space launches from Kennedy Space Center in Florida have become a routine event -- a worthy testament to the advancement in the U.S.'s space exploration, space technology, and innovation. Can Kennedy Space Center handle the amount of rocket launches as more companies look to get into the space race? Is expansion an option? FOX 35's Esther Bower reports.
Prada to help design Artemis lunar spacesuits for NASA with Axiom Space
The spacesuit design industry has officially entered high fashion after Axiom Space announced it has teamed up with luxury fashion house Prada to design the Moon spacesuits to be worn by NASA astronauts.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities from Florida
SpaceX on Friday launched a Falcon 9 from Florida carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities.
FWC investigates kangaroo on the loose in Volusia County; residents react: 'I was stunned'
A kangaroo was spotted hopping around Pierson on Thursday, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen surfer survives shark attack in Brevard County: 'Could have been so much worse'
A teenager is recovering after a shark attack in Brevard County.
NASA's Europa Clipper mission to study Jupiter's moon habitability
NASA is on its way to Jupiter. Aside from earth, experts think one of Jupiter’s moons is the most promising place for humans to live in outer space.
SpaceX catches rocket booster in historic Starship test flight: 'Science fiction come true'
SpaceX made history on its latest Starship test flight.
SpaceX uses giant arms to grab Falcon Heavy on landing
NASA and SpaceX launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft towards Jupiter on Monday, the largest spacecraft ever built for a planetary mission. A day earlier in Texas, SpaceX celebrated an engineering win -- using giant metal arms to literally grab one of its Falcon Heavy Boosters mid-air after returning to Earth after a test flight.
Watch: Europa Clipper headed to Jupiter
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft launched Monday from Florida towards Jupiter, a 5 1/2-year journey to investigate whether life is possibly near Jupiter's moon, Europa.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-8 undocking from ISS delayed
NASA and SpaceX aim to undock the Crew-8 crew from the International Space Station no earlier than Sunday.
Florida's Amendment 2 could establish hunting, fishing as public right
Amendment 2 would make hunting and fishing a "public right" in Florida and the preferred method for managing and controlling fish and wildlife populations.
Pygmy sperm whale dies after washing ashore in Daytona Beach Shores
Authorities said a sick and injured pygmy sperm whale that washed ashore in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday has died.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Expanded 'critical' habitat eyed for manatees in Florida
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
Shark bites surfer 'Gnarly Charley' in New Smyrna Beach: 'I could just feel it go clamp'
New Smyrna Beach is living up to it's name of Shark Bite Capital of the world after another reported shark bite.
SpaceX launches European navigation satellite Galileo L13 from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday carrying the European Commission’s Galileo L13 mission.
This threatened sea turtle is setting new nesting record in Florida
The rarest sea turtle in the world set a new nesting record in Florida this year, according to officials.