Aerojet Rocketdyne To Boost RL10 Production in West Palm Beach
Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies company, is planning to ramp up production of its latest variant of the venerable RL10 rocket engine at the company’s West Palm Beach, Florida facility. The company also plans to add staff at its South Florida facility to enable the higher pace of manufacturing the engine.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Pauses Science Due to Gyro Issue
NASA is working to resume science operations of the agency’s Hubble Space Telescope after it entered safe mode November 23rd due to an ongoing gyroscope issue. The agency is also saying that the venerable spacecraft is stable and that otherwise the instrument is “in good health.”
Space Force Sets X-37B Launch for December 10th
The US Space Force announced today that the launch of its secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle is now set for December 10. At this time, no specific launch time on that date has been announced. Originally planned for December 7th, the launch was delayed due to “launch delays and pad availability.”
SpaceX Makes a Key Acquisition
In a new development in the rapidly shifting aerospace industry, SpaceX has acquired Pioneer Aerospace, a key player in parachute manufacturing.
NASA Receives Positive Audit Opinion From External Auditors
NASA has received a “clean” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2023 financial statements.
For Sale: A Rare Private Island in the Florida Keys
Marathon Key, Fla. – Do you have a little extra cash sitting around? You too can own a private island.
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites Monday Evening
SpaceX continued their torrid pace of Falcon 9 launches from Florida Monday evening when the company lofted another twenty-three Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
Young Girl Loses Life in Collision Involving Police Vehicle
A 5-year-old girl, identified as Jalina Anglin, tragically lost her life following a collision between the vehicle she was in and a police pickup truck in Auburndale, Florida, Saturday night according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Drone Delivery is Rapidly Growing In Florida, U.S.
Last May, Florida took a leap forward in embracing the future of drone technology with the signing of SB 1068 into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Mysterious Canine Illness Reaches Florida, Alarming Pet Owners and Experts Nationwide
A concerning wave of a mystery canine illness, previously observed in various states across the U.S., has now reached Florida, sparking alarm among dog owners and veterinary professionals.
Could ULA Be The Grand Prize in the Commercial Space Race?
Cape Canaveral, FL. – The space industry has been abuzz with speculation throughout 2023 about a potential United Launch Alliance sale.