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South Florida Students Celebrate Artemis II Launch

Elementary schools host educational activities to mark historic moon mission

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launches But Puts Satellite in Wrong Orbit

The company's third New Glenn mission successfully landed the booster but failed to deliver the AST SpaceMobile satellite to its intended orbit.

Blue Origin Reuses New Glenn Booster, But Upper Stage Falters

The successful booster landing is a milestone, but an issue with the rocket's upper stage prevented the mission from reaching orbit.

Blue Origin Rocket Stumbles on First Commercial Mission

Jeff Bezos's rocket company said a satellite from customer AST SpaceMobile was deployed into an incorrect orbit.

Blue Origin Lands Reused Rocket Booster for First Time

The New Glenn rocket booster successfully touched down on a sea-based platform in the Atlantic Ocean.

SpaceX to Launch Advanced GPS Satellite for US Space Force

The latest GPS III satellite will boost accuracy and jam resistance for military and civilian navigation.

Blue Origin Lands Reused New Glenn Rocket Booster, Challenging SpaceX

The successful landing marks a key milestone for Blue Origin's heavy-lift rocket as it competes with Elon Musk's Falcon 9.

Blue Origin to Reuse Rocket Booster in New Glenn Launch

Jeff Bezos' space company takes on Elon Musk's SpaceX with first reused rocket attempt.

Blue Origin Preps for Third New Glenn Rocket Launch

The heavy-lift rocket will carry the BlueBird 7 satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral.

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Science Instrument to Extend Probe's Life

The iconic spacecraft, launched nearly 50 years ago, is running low on power but engineers are working to keep it operating into the 2030s.

Picayune Engineer Celebrates Artemis II Launch

Bradley Tyree watched the historic liftoff after years of engine testing at Stennis Space Center.

Blue Origin Preps for Next New Glenn Rocket Launch

The aerospace company's reusable launch vehicle could lift off as soon as this weekend.

Artemis II Astronauts Praise Moonship's Performance, Especially Heat Shield

Crew highlights successful lunar flyby as NASA prepares for future moon landings

Blue Origin Preps for Third New Glenn Rocket Launch

The heavy-lift rocket will carry the BlueBird 7 satellite into orbit.

Blue Origin Preps New Glenn Rocket for Third Mission

The reusable booster will carry a satellite for AST SpaceMobile to low Earth orbit.

Blue Origin, SpaceX Eyeing Cape Canaveral Rocket Launches

Potential early morning spectacle for Florida's Space Coast residents

Artemis II Astronauts Praise Moonship's Performance, Especially Heat Shield

Crew highlights successful reentry and lunar flyby as NASA prepares for future Artemis missions.

Artemis II Mission Sheds Light on Radiation, Health Effects in Space

NASA's latest lunar mission provides valuable data for long-term human spaceflight to the moon and Mars.

Artemis II Mission Provides Insights on Radiation and Health Effects in Space

NASA Administrator says no unexpected conditions were observed during the 10-day moon mission.

Artemis II Astronauts Recount Historic Moon Mission

Crew shares insights from groundbreaking Artemis II journey around the lunar surface.