Artemis I mission: Historic liftoff of NASA's new moon rocket
NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard early Wednesday, bringing the U.S. a big step closer to putting astronauts back on the lunar surface for the first time since the end of the Apollo program 50 years ago.
NASA Artemis 1 live updates: Historic moon mission launches to space from Florida Space Coast
Live updates from NASA and the launch team on the launch of Artemis 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Apollo engineer recalls Saturn V hiccups, 'can hardly wait' for Artemis 1 launch
Apollo electronics engineer Ken Poimboeuf helped build the massive Saturn V rocket that took us to the moon more than 50 year ago. He said there were hiccups then, but NASA is known for getting the job done.
UCF researchers could develop the cure for hydrogen leak that grounded Artemis 1
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are working to create a composite material that they hope will prevent scrubs like the one that happened Sept. 3 on the Artemis launchpad because of a hydrogen leak.
Artemis I mission: Rocket enthusiasts camp out for up-close view of historic launch
Wednesday morning may finally be the day Artemis I makes history. At 1:04 a.m., the window to launch a rocket to the moon will open. It will be the third attempt to send the test rocket into space.
These recycled space shuttle parts are now powering Artemis I to space
The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
With Artemis I, NASA plans to plant seeds of inspiration – literally
NASA’s Artemis program has deep figurative roots that go back to the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and 1970s. And soon, it will have literal roots as well.
Artemis I mission: Jetty Park will be closed during NASA's space flight to the moon
Heads up, space fans – Jetty Park Beach and Campground will not be open to view the launch of NASA's Artemis I mission.
SpaceX targeting Saturday morning for launch of Falcon 9 carrying communications satellites
SpaceX is targeting Saturday morning for the launch of Intelsat's Galaxy-31 and Galaxy-32 satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launchpad
Even before making landfall, Hurricane Nicole produced nearly 90-mph wind gusts on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA's Space Launch System rocket is on the launchpad awaiting its launch to the moon.
Artemis I rocket launch delayed again due to tropical storm headed toward Florida
NASA is pushing the target launch date and time for its Artemis 1 mission to Wednesday, Nov. 16, with a two-hour window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST. If needed, NASA has a backup launch opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Artemis I moon rocket will remain on launchpad and ride out Nicole's impacts, NASA says
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center announced Monday it plans to keep its Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft sitting on the launch pad as Nicole rolls through.
Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.
Artemis 1 begins rollout to Kennedy Space Center launchpad ahead of 3rd liftoff attempt
NASA teams are preparing to move the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launchpad for another try at conducting the Artemis 1 test flight around the moon.
How to see 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse from Florida
The last Blood Moon for the next three years is just days away from being visible from Earth. Here's how to watch from North America and Florida.
SpaceX launches Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, November 3 at 1:22 a.m. ET for the launch of the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
What is a sonic boom? SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch could produce double sonic boom
As SpaceX prepares to launch its Falcon Heavy into space on Tuesday morning, officials are warning spectators and those that live near Cape Canaveral to expect two “sonic booms” shortly after launch.
‘Planet killer’ asteroids close to Earth discovered hiding in sun’s glare, study finds
Two of the three asteroids that were discovered earned the title of “planet killers” because of their sheer size. If either of them impacted a planet, such as Earth, it would cause a mass extinction event.
How to watch the 2022 Orionid meteor shower from Florida tonight
The Orionids meteor shower typically peak during mid-October every year and are considered one of the most beautiful showers of the year, according to NASA.
Artemis I Mission: NASA's Super Guppy delivers heat shield for upcoming mission
The heat shield for NASA's Artemis I rocket was delivered though NASA's Super Guppy on Wednesday.