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NASA 'Dads' Make Successful SpaceX Splashdown
Sunday, August 02, 2020
The NASA astronauts who flew on the SpaceX craft to the International Space Station in May returned to Earth on Sunday. They splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico due to bad weather in the Atlantic.
Microphone Aboard NASA's Rover Aims To Pick Up Sounds From Mars
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The Perseverance rover launches Thursday, the last of three missions leaving in July while the planets' orbits are favorable. It is carrying technology that doesn't often go to space: a microphone.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Successfully Docks With The International Space Station
Sunday, May 31, 2020
The docking came above China and Mongolia as the ISS was traveling at 17,000 mph. It docked 19 hours after the historic launch with NASA astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA Aborts The Launch Of The Crew Dragon
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday have aborted the launch of a spaceship that was supposed to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station.
Shuttle Veteran Leads First Human Space Mission Launched From U.S. Since 2011
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
When Doug Hurley launched aboard Atlantis on July 8, 2011, the future of human spaceflight from U.S. soil was uncertain. Nearly a decade later, the astronaut is piloting SpaceX's new Crew Dragon.
NASA Astronaut Doug Hurley Prepares To Return To Space
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Doug Hurley is set to return to space this week aboard a SpaceX capsule. It's the first time astronauts will depart from U.S. soil since the shuttle program ended in 2011.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Might Affect States With Big Tourism Economies
Thursday, May 14, 2020
States across the country are starting to reopen. Some of them — like Florida, Maine and Colorado — have big tourism economies. But the coronavirus pandemic might affect summer vacations this year.
Boeing Starliner Crew Capsule Unable To Reach Its Intended Orbit
Friday, December 20, 2019
After a flawless launch from Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Boeing Starliner crew capsule, loaded with 600 pounds of cargo for the station, was unable to reach its intended orbit.
In Uncrewed Test, Boeing's Starliner Capsule Fails To Reach Space Station
Friday, December 20, 2019
After a flawless launch from Cape Canaveral, Fla., the crew capsule, loaded with 600 pounds of cargo for the station, was unable to reach its intended orbit, Boeing says.
All-Female Spacewalk Friday
Friday, October 18, 2019
Friday marks the first time a space walk has comprised only female astronauts. Women have walked in space before but the walk scheduled for Friday reflects a real change in the astronaut corps.
JoAnn Morgan: The Only Woman In The Firing Room During Apollo 11
Friday, July 05, 2019
Dozens of technicians and flight controllers piled into the firing room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to count down the launch of Apollo 11. Among the sea of people, JoAnn Morgan was the only woman.
Israel Heads To The Moon
Monday, February 18, 2019
A spacecraft named Beresheet is set to be Israel's first spacecraft to land on the moon. It came about because Israeli scientists lost a contest — but continued with the work anyway.
No Civilians Were Shot By Law Enforcement During Pulse Shooting, Investigation Finds
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The question of friendly fire had plagued law enforcement since the June 2016 shooting left 49 dead during Latin Night at the predominantly gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla.
Pulse Anniversary: Critics Take Aim at Investigation
Monday, June 12, 2017
Since the shooting took place, the Orlando Police Department has been criticized for its response to the attack at Pulse nightclub.
Florida Gov. Removes State Attorney From Death Penalty Case
Friday, March 17, 2017
After saying she wouldn't seek the death penalty, a state attorney was removed from prosecuting a high-profile killing case by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The state death penalty continues to be debated.
50 Years Later, NASA Creates Tribute To 3 Astronauts Who Died In Space Race
Thursday, January 26, 2017
On Jan. 27, 1967, three astronauts were killed when a fire broke out in their Apollo 1 cockpit during a test on the launchpad. The capsule will be put on public view for the first time Friday.
NASA Mission: Orion's Next Step
Thursday, February 04, 2016
The space agency hopes the Orion capsule, which has been transported to the Kennedy Space Center, will one day take astronauts to the moon and Mars. The program, however, faces budget challenges.
Jeff Bezos Announces Plans To Build, Launch Rockets From Cape Canaveral
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, visited Florida Tuesday to announce his other company, Blue Origin, will launch rockets from Cape Canaveral. He created his private space firm 15 years ago.
SunRail Commuter Train Service Opens This Week
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
After over two decades and $1 billion, Florida's newest commuter rail system is launching this week. And to lure a population unused to transit, SunRail is offering two weeks of free ...
