Dream Chaser Won’t Be Ready for ULA’s Vulcan CERT-2 Flight
In an announcement today, United Launch Alliance (ULA) stated that Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser is off of the second flight of ULA’s Vulcan rocket.
NOAA Successfully Deploys GOES-U Satellite, Signals Nominal Functioning
Only 10 minutes into Tuesday’s 2-hour launch window, a SpaceX Falcon heavy lifted off carrying the last of a series of new weather satellites to orbit. The GOES-U weather satellite launch was the last of a series designated GOES-R.
GOES-U Satellite Launch: Advancing the Future of Weather and Environmental Monitoring
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is set to launch its latest geostationary weather satellite, GOES-U, on June 25, 2024, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission, the final installment in the GOES-R series, will dramatically advance weather observation and environmental monitoring technology.
Orlando City Extinguishes Chicago’s Flame!
Orlando City Firemen
The Orlando City SC doused the Chicago Fire last night 4-2 at the INTER&Co Stadium.
SpaceX Plans Starlink 10-2 Launch Sunday, Weather Likely To Interfere
SpaceX will attempt to finally launch Starlink 10-2 tomorrow, after a pair of weather-related scrubs and one abort-at-ignition last week. After the hard shutdown, the company has re-assigned a new booster for the launch and returned the one originally slated for the mission to Hangar X for closer inspection and repairs.
Treasure Hunters Strike it Big in Brevard County: A Haul from the 1715 Fleet
Adventure awaits beneath the waves of Florida’s coast, where the treasure-hunting season has already yielded an extraordinary find. In Brevard County, a group of dedicated treasure hunters unearthed a bounty of silver coins from a shipwreck that has lain undisturbed for over 300 years.
Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe: A New Frontier for Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort is on the verge of unveiling its biggest project yet: Epic Universe. This brand-new theme park, slated to open in 2025, promises to redefine the vacation experience with an array of immersive zones, innovative attractions, and state-of-the-art entertainment.
Launch Outlook: Two Launches Slated For This Week, Falcon Heavy Next Tuesday
Weather and technicals permitting, we’ll see three launches from the Space Coast over the next eight days. Today (6/18), SpaceX plans to launch the Astra1P/SES-24 mission from Space Launch Complex 40. At the end of the week, Starlink 10-2 will return to the pad after last week’s unexpected abort at ignition.
Orlando City vs LAFC: Playing in Quicksand
Bad news for purple fans in Orlando Saturday evening as Orlando City dropped another home game to Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) 3-1. Although going to the games is always fun, watching your team lose isn’t.
Falcon 9 Aborts Launch After Ignition, Is Safe On The Pad
It looked like any other day with any other Falcon 9 launch…until it didn’t.
At T-0, Falcon 9’s Merlin engines ignited, but almost immediately shut down with the rocket still on the pad at Space Launch 40. This is a rare occurrence for a SpaceX launch, and it appeared to be an automated shutdown initiated by the rocket itself at a time when the onboard computer system is in control.
It Sure Wasn’t A Standard Week On The ISS
By any objective standard, it’s been an insane week in space….or at least far from “routine”. From a faux “ISS Emergency” to scuttled spacewalks to hints of yet more Starliner problems, the week’s news has been anything but boring.
Drug Resistant “Superbug” Has Evolved On ISS
A National Institute of Health paper released in March has identified previously unseen and unknown variants of a bacterium known for being multi-drug resistant, have been isolated from the ISS.
Thirteen strains of Enterobacter bugandensis, have mutated and became genetically distinct compared to their Earth counterparts. The study also found that E. bugandensis coexisted with multiple other microorganisms, and in some cases could have helped those organisms survive. So far, NASA, Roscosmos, or any other international partners aboard the ISS have not reported infected astronauts or, worse, transmission of the species from the ISS to Earth.