Summer is nearly back on the Space Coast, with warm temperatures and a persistent threat of rain in the afternoon and evenings — typical weather here, and it will stay this way for several months. That being said, Atlas V was able to beat the weather last night and launched at the opening of its window, with liftoff at 7:01 PM ET after an apparently quiet countdown, save for some concerns about the energy potential of a nearby anvil cloud (Cumulonimbus incus) lingering near the launch pad before dissipating.
Atlas Kuiper KA-01 lifting off on April 28, 2025.
Photo: Chris Leymarie, Florida Media Now
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink v2-mini satellites as part of their ever-growing Starlink internet constellation from SLC-40 last evening. The launch took place at 9:52 PM.
Florida is renowned for its stunning beaches, diverse wildlife, and vibrant culture—but equally as important is its rich culinary tradition, brimming with fresh seafood and local flavors. Among these is a distinctly Floridian delicacy: Blackened Grouper. Popular along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this flavorful Florida dish can turn any home kitchen into a seaside eatery. Here’s how to create your own exclusive Blackened Grouper right at home.
It’s finally time for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to come home! If everything goes according to plan, one of the most talked about journeys in American spaceflight will come to an end with a splashdown tomorrow evening somewhere off the coast of Florida.
Where can I go for vacation in Florida to get away from the crowds and really relax? It’s a question we hear all the time, and one likely to elicit a lot of answers. But if the crowds of Daytona, Lauderdale, Miami and Panama City are a bit much for you, here’s a great place to consider.
Starliner astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore. Image by Richard P Gallagher
February 21, 2025
NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, now in their 261st day aboard the International Space Station (ISS), remain at the center of a prolonged mission saga sparked by Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft. Their extended stay, originally planned as an eight-day test flight, has escalated into a public spectacle, fueled by technical setbacks, political rhetoric, and a fiery online spat between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former ISS commander Andreas Mogensen on February 20, 2025.
With the Super Bowl behind us, sports fans can rejoice in knowing that baseball is fast approaching. Typically in late March or early April, Opening Day represents the official start of the Major League Baseball (MLB)…
Solar Bears Beat Icemen 2-0 | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Orlando – (Tue., Jan. 14, 2025) – The Orlando Solar Bears secure their sixth consecutive victory beating the Jacksonville Ice Icemen 2-0 Tuesday evening in the Orlando KIA Center!
Booster B1067 returns to Port Canaveral following its 25th successful launch. Blue Origin’s New Glenn is vertical in the background awaiting its own opportunity to land. Human for scale. Photo: Chris Leymarie, FMN.
SpaceX successfully launched the Starlink 12-12 mission from Cape Canaveral on Thursday afternoon. With that, SpaceX added 21 new satellites to its ever growing internet constellation, 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities.
The US Census Bureau released a new report Thursday indicating that Florida’s population has surged past 23.3 million, placing it among the fastest-growing states in the nation.
“Watch That Stick!” #29 Jarrett Lee finds himself in a precarious situation | Photo: TJ Waller, FMN
Orlando KIA Center – The Orlando Solar Bears lose another home game to the Florida Everblades, 4-1, after coming off the road with a three-game winning streak.
SpaceX sent another group of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit early this evening from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral. Liftoff was at 5:10 PM EDT under stiff breezes and crystal blue skies.
