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Stoke Space Aims to Launch Reusable Rocket from Historic Cape Canaveral

New space company plans to revive unused launch site with revolutionary Nova rocket

NASA to Air Northrop Grumman Cargo Craft Departure

Cygnus XL spacecraft to depart International Space Station after delivering over 11,000 pounds of supplies.

SpaceX Launch Creates Stunning 'Jellyfish' Cloud Over Tampa Bay

Spectacular noctilucent clouds, formed by rocket exhaust, are becoming more common sights thanks to increased space launches.

SpaceX Starlink Launch Creates Stunning 'Jellyfish' in Florida Skies

The early morning launch resulted in a spectacular sky show over Cape Canaveral.

Mystifying 'Cloud' Appears in Florida Sky

SpaceX Starlink launch sparks noctilucent cloud phenomenon

SpaceX to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket

The mission marks a milestone of 600 Starlink satellites launched this year.

NASA Cancels Mobile Launcher 2 Project at Kennedy Space Center

Agency restructures Artemis program, standardizing on SLS Block 1 configuration

Blood Moon Lights Up South Florida Sky

Celestial event visible across North, Central and South America

Astronaut Poop Could Help Settle Mars, New Research Shows

Researchers find human waste can transform lunar and Martian regolith into viable growing medium for crops.

Floridians Capture Stunning Lunar Eclipse Photos

The 'blood moon' or 'worm moon' eclipse was visible across the Sunshine State.

Lunar Eclipse Captivates Fort Myers Beach

Rare celestial event turns moon blood-red over Florida coast

NASA Explores Using Recycled Sewage to Grow Food on the Moon and Mars

Researchers test how human waste can help 'weather' lunar and Martian soil to make it more hospitable for plant growth.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Starlink Satellites from Florida

The 15th orbital rocket launch of the year from Florida's Space Coast

SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

The latest mission signals SpaceX's continued commitment to building out its global broadband internet network.

Southwest Florida Primed for Rare Total Lunar Eclipse

Residents and visitors will have a front-row seat to the 'Blood Moon' on March 3, 2026.

NASA's Artemis II Completes Successful Countdown Test

The mission is now preparing for launch as early as March 6 with a crew of four astronauts.

NASA Outlines New Artemis Lunar Campaign with More Frequent Missions

The updated plan includes an extra mission before the first lunar landing in over 50 years, targeted for as early as 2028.

NASA Eyes March Launch for Artemis 2 Moon Mission

Successful fueling test clears way for next step in agency's lunar campaign

SpaceX Wraps Up February With Three Starlink Launches

The company launched over 80 satellites into low Earth orbit this week.

Space Force pauses Vulcan rocket launches after Florida anomaly

Investigation into sparks seen during recent mission could delay ULA's launch schedule for 2026.