Watch: Incredible Starship Launch Footage
The good folks over at Cosmic Perspective / Everyday Astronaut captured some spectacular footage of the IFT-3 launch from their multiple remote cameras last week. No doubt, it’s the best to date. Well done!
Upcoming Starship Environmental Study Stirs Locals, Environmental Groups
In a recent Department of The Air Force announcement, the Air Force said environmental studies are underway for a potential new launch facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX Delays Robotic Moon Lander Launch Due to Technical Issues
Late on Tuesday evening, SpaceX, announced the postponement of the planned launch of a robotic moon lander, marking a day’s delay in what in the highly anticipated mission. The launch, initially scheduled for early Wednesday, was scrubbed less than two hours before its set liftoff time due to technical concerns, with the launch now rescheduled for at least a day later.
SpaceX Crew Dragon “Freedom” Splashes Down off of Daytona Beach; Crew Safe
Photo: SpaceX
The Axiom 3 mission has ended safely off the Florida coast near Daytona Beach. Michael López-Alegría, Commander of the the AX3 mission, reported a few minutes after the splashdown “flying SpaceX was our pleasure” and that “all four crew members are feeling well.”
PACE Streaks To Orbit
In the early hours of Thursday, NASA’s latest Earth science mission began its journey to space, marking the start of a mission to better our understanding of the planet’s marine life and atmospheric conditions.
Space Agency Gears Up for Increased Launches
By Jim Turner, Florida News Service. Reprinted with permission.
TALLAHASSEE — With Florida rocket launches in 2024 expected to top a record set last year, the state’s aerospace agency is seeking more money from lawmakers and is backing an expansion of spaceport designations.
Record-Breaking Global Temperatures in 2023: NASA’s Climate Analysis
Washington, D.C.– NASA said in a news release last week that their latest climate change analysis has determined that 2023 was the warmest year on record for Earth’s average surface temperature.
China’s Shenlong Spaceplane Releases Six Mysterious Objects in Orbit
China’s top-secret Shenlong space plane, on its third mission, has released six enigmatic objects into Earth’s orbit, stirring up curiosity and speculation in the global space community.
New Laws Taking Effect In Florida on January 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Floridians prepare to welcome 2024, a raft of new Florida laws and amendments to existing ones are set to come into effect.
Cygnus To Depart ISS Friday
Not to be confused with the Crew Dragon scheduled to depart the ISS on Thursday night, NASA has issued a news release on the departure of Cygnus Friday morning.
SpaceX Dragon Undocks from ISS Tonight -UPDATED
UPDATED: Now set for 5:05PM Thursday due to bad weather in the recovery area.
Dragon to Return from ISS with Key Scientific Payload
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) tonight at 9:05 p.m. EST. NASA will provide coverage of the undocking beginning at 8:45PM EST on NASA TV, Youtube, and the agency’s website.
