SS United States moored in Mobile Alabama. Image by Richard P Gallagher | FMN
March 11, 2025
I met George last week in front of the SS United States, that grand old dame of the seas. It had just completed its last voyage, being towed out of its longtime berth at Pier 82 on 2201 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, in the South Philadelphia. I found George at the end of Charleston Street in Mobile, Alabama.
In Florida, mention the letters HOA and you are likely to hear tales of loathing and disgust. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were established here with the idea of maintaining community standards and manage shared amenities, aiming to preserve property values and ensure a cohesive living environment. The problem is, there have been numerous instances where HOAs overstep their boundaries, make capricious enforcement decisions and are downright petty.
A 2022 lunar eclipse nearing totality, as the moon still has a white edge to it. Photo: Charles Boyer / FMN
Very late Thursday night (March 13, 2025) and through the wee hours until dawn on Friday, Florida will see a total lunar eclipse, its first since 2022. While not particularly rare, a total lunar eclipse is an excellent opportunity for photographers to capture celestial clockwork while showing off their artistic skills. Here’s some information to help you get started photographing a lunar eclipse on your own.
March 10, 2025 – Kennedy Space Center, FL – It’s “all systems go” for Crew 10 following their arrival at Kennedy Space Center in Florida last Friday. The crew has since successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal in preparation for their six-month mission.
An enthusiastic Crew 10 waves to reporters after arriving at KSC on Friday. Photo: Eric Moore/FMN
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.
Intuitive Machines Nova-C IM-2 ‘Athena’ on its side on the lunar surface. Photo: Intuitive Machines.
Despite high hopes, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission has concluded after it was confirmed that the lander is on its side on the Moon and cannot properly charge its batteries. The company confirmed that in an update this morning.
In yet another display of temporal hijinks, the United States is set to “spring forward” this weekend and move the country’s clocks forward an hour. With yet another time change, the entire nation will collectively lose sleep, patience, and the general will to function.
SpaceX conducted its eighth test flight of their Starship rocket this afternoon. Designated IFT-8, the vehicle launched from the company’s Starbase facility near Boca Chica, Texas. Within minutes, the mission was over.
IFT-8 Launches from Starbase, Texas on 3/6/25. Photo: Richard Gallagher/FMN
Intuitive Machine’s IM-2 mission is on the lunar surface, but the vehicle’s status is uncertain. Today’s landing marks the second soft touchdown of a US manufactured spacecraft in less than a week, and only the third commercial moon landing in history. Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander touched down just four days ago.
Artist’s concept of Athena on the moon. Graphic: Intuitive Machines
Mons MoutonNASA's Scientific Visualization Studio/Ernie Wright Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based aerospace company, will safely land their second lunar robotic mission on the moon early this afternoon. The IM-2 mission, featuring the Nova-C class lunar lander named…
