NASA, SpaceX hold pre-launch update
The historic launch of the manned Crew Dragon capsule is less than 48 hours away. Weather could be a factor.
Countdown to historic launch
We are less than 48 hours until the launch of the Crew Dragon capsule. Many are eager to watch the launch, including Jean Wright, of Brevard County, who worked on the shuttle program for seven years.
UCF engineer studies ways to improve volume efficiency in space travel
A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.
Days away from historic launch at Cape Canaveral
We are just six days away from an historic manned launch at Cape Canaveral. The first astronauts to launch from American soil since the shuttle program ended are preparing to go through drills on Saturday.
Astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center
NASA and SpaceX will launch the first astronauts from American soil in nearly a decade on May 27 from Kennedy Space Center.
Jetty Park will open for pass holders wishing to view historic launch
Space fans are getting excited for Demo 2, the first manned launch at Cape Canaveral since the shuttle program ended. It is a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX.
NASA asks people to not attend launch in late May
NASA is asking rocket launch enthusiasts to watch a launch next month from afar. The SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2, will be the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, currently scheduled to launch on May 27 at 4:32 p.m. EDT.
NASA says pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died
Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA's early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film "Hidden Figures," about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks about record 328 days in space
Michigan native turned Galveston transplant Christina Koch has completed the longest mission ever by a woman, for a single space flight.
PHOTOS: Abort test launch of SpaceX Dragon crew capsule
Many flocked to Cape Canaveral on Sunday to watch the launch.
Elon Musk says it is probable that the first crewed launch occurs in the second quarter of 2020
"We think that it appears probable that the first crewed launch will occur in the second quarter," Musk said.
NASA plans to go to the Sun with the 'Solar Orbiter' spacecraft
The 'Solar Orbiter' will gather research on the inner workings of the Sun.
Exoplanets, black holes, building blocks of life: Interstellar firsts and discoveries of the 2010s
As the decade comes to a close, here’s a look back at the most important and incredible interstellar discoveries and advancements of the 2010s.
NASA unveils core stage of moon rocket
NASA has unveiled the core stage of its new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at the Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana. The SLS will be used for planned Artemis missions to the moon and will ultimately transport the first woman to the lunar surface, Jasmin Moghbeli.
Most distant world ever explored gets a new name: Arrokoth
NASA's New Horizons spacecraft flew past the snowman-shaped Arrokoth on New Year's Day, years after exploring Pluto. At the time, this small icy world 1 billion miles beyond Pluto was nicknamed Ultima Thule given its vast distance from us.
Boeing capsule abort test successful, despite third parachute gaffe
One of NASA‘s partners, contracted to build the next generation of space vehicles to take American astronauts to the International Space Station, tested its capsule’s critical abort hardware on Monday.
Happy Halloween from space as NASA shares Sun image that looks like jack-o-lantern
NASA is sharing a photo of the Sun looking like a jack-o-lantern.
Central Florida students working with NASA on cloud research
Students at Montverde Academy got the chance to work with NASA and teach other students and people across the world.
Unique launch planned on Wednesday at Cape Canaveral
NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.