How you can score a ticket to space, expert explains
Depending on where you shop, prices for a ticket to space can reportedly range from $125,000 to $55 million.
NASA, SpaceX launch IXPE spacecraft to observe black holes, neutron stars
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft into orbit early Thursday morning.
Blue Origin space flight delayed for Michael Strahan, 5 others due to high wind
Michael Strahan was supposed to blast off Thursday from West Texas with five others for the 10-minute flight.
Volusia County native training to become astronaut
From the class of 1997 at Deltona High School to NASA’s new astronaut class of 2021, 42-year-old Luke Delaney went from DeBary’s star student to soon-to-be traveler of the stars.
Volusia County native training to become astronaut
NASA on Monday announced the 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars. Luke Delaney, 42, who grew up in Volusia County, holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering and was a distinguished naval aviator.
After multiple delays, ULA launches Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral
When the launch does happen, the rocket will reportedly carry a laser communications demonstration project into space.
Another private company to launch rockets from Space Coast in 2022
SpaceX who? Now, there’s another player in town. Astra Space Inc. is yet another private company launching from the Space Coast. It’s a clear sign that the space industry is booming.
Recently-discovered comet visible from Earth for a short time
The comet called Leonard will be visible by earthlings for only a few days next week as it makes its way to the inner solar system.
New astronaut grew up in Central Florida
For the first time in four years, NASA is training a new class of astronauts and one of them grew up in Central Florida . Luke Delaney, 42, from DeBary, is a retired Marine Corps major and most recently served as a research pilot for NASA. Delaney says he was surprised to hear that he was accepted as a candidate and explained that he had to first ask his wife before he made the decision.
Construction of orbital launch pad for Starship begins in Cape Canaveral
A new launch pad is under construction along the Space Coast. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that construction of Starship orbital launch pad at the Cape has begun.
NASA astronauts replace damaged antenna on International Space Station
Two astronauts replaced a damaged antenna on the International Space Station. The repairs were captured in a social media video posted by NASA.
Space junk forces spacewalk delay; too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS
NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.
NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.
NASA's DART mission could help make our planet safer
NASA and several partners are exploring how to prevent an asteroid from slamming into the earth. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, known as DART, will travel for nearly a year to reach the asteroid and attempt to knock it off course.
WATCH: NASA launches planetary-defense mission from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base
All eyes were on Santa Barbara County as SpaceX launched NASA's planetary-defense mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
NASA looking for ideas for putting a nuclear reactor on the moon
If anyone has a good idea on how to put a nuclear fission power plant on the moon, the U.S. government wants to hear about it.
NASA selects fourth astronaut for Crew-4 mission
The space agency announced astronaut Jessica Watkins will be the fourth person to join the Crew-4 mission.
Heinz working with Florida Tech professor to grow tomatoes on Mars
Heinz Ketchup has been a staple condiment for generations. Now, thanks to a Central Florida scientist, the condiment is going to Mars.
U.S. officials: Russians showed 'deliberate disregard' after explosion threatened space station
An explosion from an anti-satellite missile blasted over 1,500 pieces of space junk and thousands of smaller pieces of debris Monday morning.