This morning, NASA officially announced a no earlier than March 6th target launch date for Artemis II. That date is contingent on completion of some work at the launch pad, and a positive result from the upcoming Launch Readiness Review, which is scheduled for late next week. In a press conference this morning at Kennedy…
WDR-2 for Artemis II is in the books at Kennedy Space Center. The test, which began Tuesday evening, concluded last night at 10:16 PM ET, ending as planned at T-29 seconds in the countdown. From an external point of view, the test was largely successful. What Is A Wet Dress Rehearsal? A wet dress rehearsal…
This initiative, powered by automated camera technology, follows a recent study showing that in some areas, up to 76% of drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 10 MPH during school hours
The announcement, held at Titusville High School, focused on the expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its role in preparing students for high-demand industries.
NASA has released a sweeping investigation report into the propulsion system failures that plagued Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner during its Crewed Flight Test (CFT) last year. The report finds a cascade of hardware failures, qualification gaps, organizational breakdowns, and a culture that prioritized schedule and provider success over engineering rigor in the program. “We returned the…
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NASA is moving ahead with a second wet dress rehearsal, or WDR-2, for the Artemis II mission. Launch controllers will take their positions in the Launch Control Center at 6:40 PM ET tonight (Feb. 17), kicking off a nearly 50-hour countdown sequence. The simulated launch window opens at 8:30 PM on February 19th and extends…
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NASA engineers are poring over data from tests conducted on February 12th as part of the Artemis II vehicle’s pre-flight checkouts. During the tests, operators partially filled the Artemis II core stage liquid hydrogen tank to evaluate newly replaced seals in the propellant loading area. NASA reported on February 13 that teams ran into snags…
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SpaceX launched Falcon 9 early this morning, sending four astronauts on NASA’s Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred at 5:15 AM ET, with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev…
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United Launch Alliance successfully launched its Vulcan Centaur rocket early Thursday morning, carrying a national security payload for the U.S. Space Force on the USSF-87 mission. Liftoff occurred at 4:22 AM ET from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, about midway through a two-hour window that opened at 3:30 AM. ULA…
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SpaceX and NASA have pushed back the launch of its Crew-12 mission for the second time this week, citing weather concerns along the ascent corridor the rocket will follow on its path to orbit. Mission planners are now targeting no earlier than 5:15 AM ET on Friday, February 13th, for liftoff from Space Launch Complex…
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A Wednesday launch attempt for NASA’s Crew-12 mission has been scrubbed due to unfavorable weather along the Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft’s flight path, pushing the next opportunity to no earlier than 5:38 AM ET on Thursday, Feb. 12th. Following a weather review Monday, mission teams opted to stand down from the February 11…
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When NASA wrapped up the first Artemis II wet dress rehearsal on February 3 at Kennedy Space Center, they had successfully filled the SLS rocket’s tanks with cryogenic propellant. That was the good news, but the less welcome bad news was that the test revealed higher-than-allowable hydrogen gas leaks at the Tail Service Mast Unit…
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The City Council’s regular meeting on February 10, 2026, concluded with a decisive vote on the controversial Gemini Lakes development (formerly Royal Oak Golf Course).
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The agenda features critical decisions on infrastructure updates, major development proposals, and a key discussion on the future of the Police Hall of Fame building.
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The eight-month project, a partnership with California-based Moleaer Inc., utilizes patented nanobubble technology to restore oxygen levels in the water. The initiative is funded entirely through private and business contributions from local leaders and organizations.
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The Titusville City Council will meet tonight, Jan. 29, 2026, to deliberate on a range of essential infrastructure upgrades, public safety investments, and strategic planning initiatives designed to enhance the city’s operational efficiency and community quality of life.
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Jeffrey E. Wayner, 54, faces felony charges after a city audit uncovered evidence of systemic theft involving public funds and equipment.
Titusville Police Department officials urged motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Cheney Highway remained closed as of 6 p.m. while the investigation continued.
An 11-year-old boy is recovering after being struck by a bullet Friday afternoon in Mims, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Teagen Marie Targhuhanuchi, 41, faces multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Office of Election Crimes & Security.
Whether it is closing on a new home, finalizing legal documents, or celebrating a marriage, these milestones require a steady hand and a trusted professional.
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Little Fish Daycare, which officially opened its doors in October 2025, is a faith-based, licensed, and insured in-home daycare. It’s dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and play-filled environment where children feel like part of the family.
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Owned by Mindy Elfand, Black Cat Coffee was born from a simple love for fresh coffee, a passion that began with roasting beans back in 2014.
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In the charming heart of Historic Downtown Titusville, a new boutique is now open. Sunflower Moon Boudoir is offering a blend of whimsy, style, and heartfelt connection.
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The Barn Light facility, a landmark of Titusville’s “post-shuttle” economic recovery and a symbol of American craftsmanship, will close its doors this spring.
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The 2026 Air Dot Show Tour kicks off its season on Florida’s Space Coast with a two-day airshow in Cocoa Beach on April 11 and 12, 2026. The event will feature a performance by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with military and civilian aviation demonstrations. Specific details of the performers and exhibitors will be…
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SpaceX plans to build a particle accelerator facility in Florida. The 230 MeV cyclotron will accelerate protons to near-light speed, which the company says will be used to bring radiation effects testing in-house across all of its vehicles and satellite platforms. The facility was confirmed by Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s Vice President of Starlink, who posted…
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Maybe Elton John was right when he sang in his hit “Rocket Man” that “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kid.” As humanity moves closer and closer to astronauts and colonists living off of the Earth, pregnancy and childbirth are inevitable. A new study looks at the subject and it raises some…
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Axiom Space has secured another trip to the International Space Station after NASA selected the Houston-based company for a fifth commercial crew mission to the orbital outpost. Axiom Mission 5 could launch as early as January 2027 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with a four-person crew spending approximately two weeks conducting research…
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Yesterday after the launch of Starlink 17-32 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, SpaceX deployed its payload of Starlink satellites as planned, but was apparently unable to complete a deorbit burn of the second stage used for the mission. That burn allows the company to precisely place the re-entry zone for safe disposal of…
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Teams at Kennedy Space Center conducted and mostly completed a critical Wet Dress Rehearsal for the launch of the Artemis II rocket and ground support teams yesterday. The test was not without problems: Hydrogen leaks at the tail mast area of the pad and an issue closing Orion’s hatches bedeviled the tests, resulting in NASA…
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Florida’s Space Coast on February 2, 2026, as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour to promote U.S. defense production and military readiness.
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The countdown for the Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal is underway at Kennedy Space Center. Yesterday at 8:13 PM ET, or L-48:40 hours, the simulated countdown began in preparation for a test launch window opening at 9 PM tomorrow, February 2nd. Artemis II will not launch during this countdown, of course, as it is just…
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The National Park Service has released an update concerning the status of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge during launch campaign for Artemis II Playalinda Beach Hours Update – January 30, 2026 The National Park Service released this statement yesterday. Playalinda Beach is apparently now closed for the duration of the Artemis II launch campaign in…
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Blue Origin announced late this afternoon that the company “will pause its New Shepard flights and shift resources to further accelerate development of the company’s human lunar capabilities.” Blue also stated that the program would be shuttered for at least two years. They added that the “decision reflects Blue Origin’s commitment to the nation’s goal of returning…
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The 50,000 foot view The Federal Aviation Administration released the Final Environmental Impact Statement and its Record of Decision regarding the matter this morning. The Record of Decision approves SpaceX to operate Starship-Super Heavy at Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle for the company’s next-generation launch vehicle on…
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Things are hopping over at Kennedy Space Center. The Artemis II crew is preparing for humanity’s first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years, and Crew-12 awaits its turn to rotate astronauts aboard the International Space Station. That’s keeping NASA and its contracting partners working hard and tightly focused on the missions. At…
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Parrish Healthcare and the YMCA of Central Florida have officially announced that the Parrish Health and Fitness Center, located at 2200 Cheney Highway, will reopen its doors on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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The three astronauts and one cosmonaut on NASA’s Crew 12 flight to the International Space Station have entered quarantine in preparation for their upcoming launch in about two weeks. This is a normal step in the launch campaign, and is designed to reduce the chances of communicable diseases affecting the Crew 12 flyers as well…
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The City of Titusville’s Water Resources Field Operations superintendent resigned Jan. 12 following an internal audit that uncovered more than $4,000 in missing or misappropriated municipal property.
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On one of those rare nights where it is actually winter on the Space Coast, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying the GPS III SV09 satellite to orbit for the US Space Force. Liftoff was at 11:53 PM ET into clear, chilly skies. Ascent…
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne, a reinforcing surge of “dangerously cold air” is forecast to arrive this weekend, potentially dropping temperatures to below 30 degrees
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If you are visiting Florida and want to create a great launch photograph but the launch is at night, take a look at this relatively simple technique that will yield some awesome results: a launch streak shot. Launch streaks are not difficult for nearly any photographer to create, and it doesn’t take any specialized equipment…
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It’s been a hot minute since the last Falcon 9 launch here on the Eastern Range, or at least it feels that way. Last year saw a Falcon 9 launch from Florida roughly every 3.4 days, and tonight marks the 9th day since the last SpaceX rocket roared off of SLC-40. That dry spell should…
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