Chris Leymarie became obsessed with all things space after seeing his first Falcon 9 launch in 2021. He combines his love of space with his passion of photography and getting the perfect shot. Chris has been photographing for over 10 years and focuses on wildlife and rockets as subjects of his work. Chris has a bachelors degree in nursing and a minor in history from Youngstown State University. Chris works as an emergency nurse at a trauma center and also works as an EMT. In his free time, he enjoys traveling.
Watching a Starship launch from Boca Chica is an exciting experience! You have to be a bit of a detective to figure out when to see one though. Photo: Chris Leymarie/FMN
Watching a Starship launch from South Texas can be an exciting experience! The trick is knowing when to be there. For now, that might take a little detective work.
Rocket launches are happening weekly from America’s spaceports. Living in Ohio, I travel around the country chasing the next launch to photograph. But how do I know when the next launch will be? And with frequent delays and shifts in launch schedules, how do I know it’s still on?
A Delta IV Heavy Launches from CCSFS in June 2023. Photo: Mark Stone/FMN
After 64 years and 389 successful launches, United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Delta rocket family is set to retire with the launch of the last Delta IV Heavy later this week.
“Even the local newspapers had nothing to say about the launch and that sonic boom from the booster return. What happened to the media coverage of rocket launches? I left Florida wanting to see more launches, and learn all I could about space.”
Cygnus ISS Resupply Module Photo: Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman (NG) and SpaceX are set to launch the Cygnus spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 rocket next week from Florida to the International Space Station. The launch window opens at 12:29 PM on Monday, January 29th.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster performs a landing burn at Cape Canaveral SFS Photo: Charles Boyer/FMN
In the realm of space exploration, the notion of reusable rockets has seen a transformative development, one that has laid the framework for how humanity ventures into the cosmos in the immediate future.
Artist Rendition of the Boeing Starliner Credit: Boeing
After two uncrewed flight tests and years of delays due to technical issues, NASA announced today that the first manned Boeing Starliner Crew Capsule now has a launch date. NASA’s Phil McAlister said today during a NASA Advisory Council Committee meeting that Starliner is on track to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket on April 14, 2024 from Cape Canaveral. Backup opportunities are available April 15th and 18th.
Starship OFT-2 leaps from the pad in a picture-perfect launch. Photo: Chris Leymarie/FMN
In an event that captivated space enthusiasts worldwide, SpaceX’s latest Starship vehicle, hailed as the most powerful rocket ever manufactured, encountered an unexpected conclusion in its test flight early this morning. The day began with an air of excitement and anticipation as crowds gathered at Boca Chica, Texas, with the closure of Boca Chica Blvd. at midnight.
SpaceX Starship being restacked after repairs on November 17, 2023. Photo: Chris Leymarie/FMN
Boca Chica, TX -Starbase- After a disappointing launch delay yesterday, SpaceX crews remained busy throughout the night to correct an issue with the grid fin actuators on the Starship Super Heavy.
