Lyrid meteor shower: When and how to watch
The Lyrid meteor shower has been a spectacle for star gazers during the month of April for the past 2,700 years. The Lyrid Meteor shower is an annual celestial event that happens thru the month of April when earth passes by a cluster of space rock debris as it makes its way around the sun. When these particles interact with the Earth's atmosphere, they burn up creating streaks of light across the sky. This meteor shower will reach its peak at the beginning of the week, and we will be able to see it here in Central Florida.
Katy Perry kicks off sci-fi inspired tour following controversial trip to space
Katy Perry is launching her new sci-fi inspired “Lifetimes Tour" in Mexico City just days after completing a historic, yet controversial, all-female spaceflight.
Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth
New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.
Astronomers find 'Tatooine' planet orbiting two stars
The planet is orbiting two brown dwarf stars about 120 light years away.
Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others: 'Sisterhood'
Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.
All-female Blue Origin crew set to launch Monday morning
Monday morning, Blue Origin is set to launch six women into orbit. It will be the space company's first all-female crew.Jean wright is a former NASA employee, who was a thermal protection specialist on the space shuttle program.
SpaceX prepares for launch after rescheduled mission
SpaceX is gearing up to send another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Saturday night from Florida. Liftoff is set for 8:53 p.m. Saturday, April 12, with backup launch options available until 12:42 a.m. on Sunday. The launch was previously scrubbed on Thursday, Friday and early Saturday morning.
Florida SpaceX rocket launch rescheduled again; now expected Saturday night
SpaceX is gearing up to send another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Saturday night from Florida.
SpaceX Starlink launch scrubbed again
SpaceX has pushed back its Starlink launch again. Liftoff was rescheduled for 1 a.m., but it got scrubbed. The company will now launch the Falcon 9 rocket tonight, with the window opening at 8:53 p.m. Another batch of Starlink satellites is also expected to launch Sunday night.
Astronomers say new 'star' due to appear in night sky is 'late to the party'
Hurry up and wait. A new star is coming to the night sky - soon(ish).
New comet spotted: How to see SWAN25F
A new comet was officially designated as C/2025 F2 on April 8.
NASA administrator nominee Jared Isaacman faces Senate scrutiny
Jared Isaacman, the president’s nominee to lead NASA, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites scrubbed due to weather
The planned launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper 1 was scrubbed about 15 minutes before the conclusion of the launch window due to weather concerns.
Rep. Frost wants transparency from Elon Musk about NASA
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida District 10, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the investigation that congressional Democrats hope to launch into potential conflicts of interest with Elon Musk when it comes to NASA and contracts with his private space company, SpaceX.
Full moon 2025: When April’s ‘Pink Moon’ will hit the sky
Wondering when to catch the next full moon? Here’s when the sky will be offering some prime viewing this month.
Aircraft crash in Brevard County, two airlifted to trauma center: Officials
An aircraft crashed in Brevard County on Sunday morning, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
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.