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…
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.
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…
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…
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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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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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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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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City officials will host a public workshop Thursday, Jan. 22, to address stormwater management and flood resilience, facing the dual challenges of limited local resources and strict state regulations on development.
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The Titusville City Council will consider a $1.3 million fire engine purchase, a major design contract for the Broad Street redevelopment and stricter regulations for demolishing historic structures during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
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Titusville City Council is set to address a range of critical financial and infrastructure decisions at its regular meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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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.
Officers responded to the 1100 block of Third Avenue at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, following reports of a residential shooting. Upon arrival, police found an adult female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Titusville police arrested a 28-year-old woman Saturday in connection with a graffiti vandalism spree that defaced more than a dozen properties in the downtown area.
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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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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The four astronauts assigned to NASA’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century entered medical isolation on Friday as Kennedy Space Center teams push toward a potential early February launch window. NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, joined by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, have begun what the agency calls…
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Artemis II does not have a launch date on February 6, 2026 In fact, Artemis II does not have a specific launch date at all—not yet—and it will be next month before one can be named. NASA has dates circled for when it could launch the big orange moon rocket, abd February 6th is the…
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Blue Origin is picking up the pace in Cape Canaveral. The company announced today that the next flight of New Glenn (NG-3) is scheduled for NET late February. NG-2, New Glenn’s second flight, launched on November 13, 2025 on a wholly successful mission to launch two NASA satellites to Mars. NG-3 will come within 4…
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Col. Brian L. Chatman, commander of Space Launch Delta 45, announced the deployment in December 2025. He said the new infrastructure provides “holistic coverage over the Cape, as opposed to pockets of coverage” currently available.
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Today, the fairways are overgrown, the clubhouse has been demolished, and the land itself has become the center of a heated struggle between modern development and neighborhood preservation.
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The Artemis II mission will mark humanity’s return to lunar exploration with a crewed spacecraft for the first time since Apollo 17 in December 1972. NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft will carry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day journey around…
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After more than 50 years since the last Apollo mission, NASA is preparing to send astronauts back to the Moon. Artemis II, targeted for launch no earlier than February 6, 2026, will mark humanity’s first crewed journey to lunar orbit since 1972. The 10-day mission will carry four astronauts around the Moon aboard the Orion…
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A 19-year-old Dunnellon man died Sunday morning after losing control of his motorcycle and striking a utility pole on U.S. Highway 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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SLS began its slow and deliberate journey to Launch Pad 39B from the Vehical Assembly Building (VAB) early Saturday morning at Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in the agency’s quest to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. The 322-foot-tall rocket emerged from the cavernous…
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The Artemis II rollout is scheduled to begin no earlier than 7 AM ET NASA tomorrow (Saturday, January 17). The four-mile journey from the VAB to Launch Pad 39B should take between 8-12 hours at about one mile per hour, so you’ll have a long window to get a glimpse of the proceedings as they…
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This week has brought some of the coldest weather in quite a long time to the Sunshine State, with people bundling up at night as though they were headed out onto the frozen tundra to hunt for the family meal. It is a bit chilly, but truth is, it could be far, far worse. Many…
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When NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket rolls out to Launch Complex 39B this weekend, sharp-eyed observers will notice something new on the core stage: four thin metal fins that weren’t there for Artemis I. They’re called strakes, and they exist because the rocket’s first flight revealed a problem nobody fully anticipated. After Artemis I launched…
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule carrying the four-person Crew-11 team touched down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego early Thursday, wrapping up a mission that lasted just over five months aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov splashed down at 12:41…
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