SpaceX satellites reenter atmosphere, burn up after falling out of orbit due to solar storm

SpaceX satellites reenter atmosphere, burn up after falling out of orbit due to solar storm

SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the small satellites launched last week have either reentered Earth's atmosphere and burned up, or are on the verge of doing so.

SpaceX’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Up to 40 of the small satellites launched last week have either reentered Earth's atmosphere and burned up, or are on the verge of doing so.

Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch

Astra: Payloads failed to reach orbit following company's first Florida launch

Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.

Astra Space, Inc. launched its first rocket from Florida on Thursday marking a historic milestone for the Alameda, California-based company. However, just minutes into its flight, Astra announced that an issue prevented the payloads from being delivered into orbit.

Sulphur Springs residents want 'actions behinds ideas' to end gun violence

Sulphur Springs residents want 'actions behinds ideas' to end gun violence

Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police. 

Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police. 

St. Pete's chief of police one of Bay Areas prominent Black voices

St. Pete's chief of police one of Bay Areas prominent Black voices

The man in the top spot in the St. Petersburg Police Department got his start in law enforcement at a time when departments were hiring minorities in an effort to diversify their forces. At the time, he was not thinking about how his career would shape one of Florida's biggest cities.

The man in the top spot in the St. Petersburg Police Department got his start in law enforcement at a time when departments were hiring minorities in an effort to diversify their forces. At the time, he was not thinking about how his career would shape one of Florida's biggest cities.

Disney Cruise Line to delay inaugural sailing of 'Disney Wish'

Disney Cruise Line to delay inaugural sailing of 'Disney Wish'

Disney Cruise Line on Thursday announced that the inaugural sailing of the much-anticipated Disney Wish will be delayed by six weeks.

Disney Cruise Line on Thursday announced that the inaugural sailing of the much-anticipated Disney Wish will be delayed by six weeks.

USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project

USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project

The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future. 

The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future. 

Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up

Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up

Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.

Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.

Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches latest Starlink mission

Liftoff! SpaceX successfully launches latest Starlink mission

The satellites help provide internet services and affordable internet across the world. So far the company has launched around 2,000 into space.

The satellites help provide internet services and affordable internet across the world. So far the company has launched around 2,000 into space.

Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history

Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history

Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.

Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.

After 4 days of delays, SpaceX satellite launch sets Florida twilight sky aglow

After 4 days of delays, SpaceX satellite launch sets Florida twilight sky aglow

A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.

A SpaceX satellite launch lit up the Florida coast Monday evening, leaving a pulsing, swirling exhaust plume glowing in the sky before sonic booms announced the booster’s safe return to land.

SpaceX scrubs second attempt to launch Italian Earth observation satellite

SpaceX scrubs second attempt to launch Italian Earth observation satellite

SpaceX had to halt its second attempt at launching an Italian satellite into low Earth orbit Friday, due to unfavorable weather conditions. SpaceX also abandoned the original schedule on Thursday due to weather.

SpaceX had to halt its second attempt at launching an Italian satellite into low Earth orbit Friday, due to unfavorable weather conditions. SpaceX also abandoned the original schedule on Thursday due to weather.

Thoroughly Modern Minnie: Minnie Mouse to sport Stella McCartney pantsuit

Thoroughly Modern Minnie: Minnie Mouse to sport Stella McCartney pantsuit

Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on March 6. There will be new shows, spectacular fireworks, tasty treats, and a new look for the characters. Minnie Mouse will also be getting a modern makeover for the occasion.

Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on March 6. There will be new shows, spectacular fireworks, tasty treats, and a new look for the characters. Minnie Mouse will also be getting a modern makeover for the occasion.

St. Pete PD chief: Officer fired for using stun gun on man who was 'not physically resisting' during arrest

St. Pete PD chief: Officer fired for using stun gun on man who was 'not physically resisting' during arrest

St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'

St. Petersburg police announced they fired one of their officers, saying he improperly used a stun gun multiple times on a man wanted for failing to appear in court. They said the suspect was 'not physically resisting in a way that warranted being tasered.'

City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police

City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police

The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city. 

The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.