NASA accelerates Artemis Moon program
Artemis III, now scheduled for 2027, will test systems in low Earth orbit and prepare for Artemis IV lunar landings in 2028.
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NASA rolls back Artemis II Rocket for repairs, launch in April tentative
NASA rolls back Artemis II moon rocket and Orion spacecraft for repairs after helium-flow interruption. Earliest launch opportunity in April.
Rollback in sight for SLS rocket; NASA’s Artemis II launch date still uncertain
NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft face a rollback for repairs after last Thursday's wet dress rehearsal.
Artemis II wet dress rehearsal moves closer to simulated launch at Kennedy Space Center
At Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II is pushing toward a simulated 8:30 p.m. launch, marking a major step forward for the agency’s first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years.
Historic Launch Complex 14 rebuilt for Stoke Space’s new Nova Rocket
A launch pad that once sent the first American into orbit is being revived for a new era of commercial spaceflight.
Palm Bay Fire Rescue boosts staffing amid elevated wildfire risk
Palm Bay Fire Rescue is ramping up resources after a sharp increase in brush fires across the city.
‘Here it comes’: Sonic boom shakes Florida’s Space Coast during Crew-12 mission
If you didn’t hear the sonic boom early Friday morning, watch (and listen!) to what Channel 9's Melonie Holt witnessed overnight.
Repairs underway on Artemis II rocket after hydrogen leak during fueling test
Technicians at Kennedy Space Center are working to resolve a liquid hydrogen leak discovered during a recent fueling test for NASA’s Artemis II mission.
Cold snap raises concerns, but Indian River Lagoon showing signs of resilience
Concern grows over the impact of a cold snap on Central Florida's Indian River Lagoon, with memories of a 2010 fish kill. Monitoring efforts are underway.
NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 Clears House Committee
A new NASA authorization bill aimed at providing long-term stability for the nation’s space program is moving forward.
