Historic launch, dramatic landing for SpaceX
An historic Kennedy Space Center launch pad roared back to life for the first time in nearly six years Sunday as a privately-owned rocket not only sent an unmanned cargo capsule toward the space station, but then made the first-ever daylight rocket landing nearby.
An historic Kennedy Space Center launch pad roared back to life for the first time in nearly six years Sunday as a privately-owned rocket not only sent an unmanned cargo capsule toward the space station, but then made the first-ever daylight rocket landing nearby.
From 2003: Warren Elly on space shuttle Columbia disaster
Warren Elly's report from February 1, 2003 -- the day of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
Warren Elly's report from February 1, 2003 -- the day of the space shuttle Columbia disaster.
Photos: Apollo 1 memorial service
The U.S. Air Force hosted a memorial ceremony for the Apollo 1 crew on Friday evening at what's left of Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 34, site of several space launches and, of course, the fire that killed Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee.
The U.S. Air Force hosted a memorial ceremony for the Apollo 1 crew on Friday evening at what's left of Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 34, site of several space launches and, of course, the fire that killed Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee.
Fever of rays spotted in Tampa Bay
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
This might be enough to send chills down the spine of any Florida beachgoer: SkyFOX caught a glimpse of hundreds of rays swimming together in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
LOOK UP: Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight
The annual Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak late Thursday night into Friday.
The annual Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak late Thursday night into Friday.
Meet the first -- and only -- cat in space
Many people know that the first living creature to orbit the Earth was a dog, launched into space by the Soviets all the way back in 1957. But less well known is that French researchers also sent their own animals into space -- including the first 'cat-stronaut.'
Many people know that the first living creature to orbit the Earth was a dog, launched into space by the Soviets all the way back in 1957. But less well known is that French researchers also sent their own animals into space -- including the first 'cat-stronaut.'
NASA spacecraft heads off to asteroid to bring back samples
A NASA spacecraft is on its way to the space rock Bennu. The Osiris-Rex explorer rocketed away from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday evening, just before sunset. It was the start of a seven-year quest to the big, black, unexplored asteroid. Once there, the spacecraft will gather a few handfuls of gravel for return to Earth.
A NASA spacecraft is on its way to the space rock Bennu. The Osiris-Rex explorer rocketed away from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday evening, just before sunset. It was the start of a seven-year quest to the big, black, unexplored asteroid. Once there, the spacecraft will gather a few handfuls of gravel for return to Earth.
NASA chasing down asteroid to scoop up, bring back samples
NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before.
NASA is going after an asteroid this week like never before.
SpaceX rocket explodes on launch pad during simulated countdown
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad today during a dress rehearsal for a satellite launch, which had been scheduled for this weekend.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its Florida launch pad today during a dress rehearsal for a satellite launch, which had been scheduled for this weekend.
PHOTOS: Final space shuttle launch: STS-135 Atlantis
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history back on July 8, 2011, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight. Rising atop two pillars of flame, NASA's last active shuttle soon disappeared into the low clouds, but not before giving tourists, employees, and journalists the sight of a...
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history back on July 8, 2011, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight. Rising atop two pillars of flame, NASA's last active shuttle soon disappeared into the low clouds, but not before giving tourists, employees, and journalists the sight of a...
Gargantuan gator spotted at Palmetto golf course has new name
The massive alligator and longtime resident of the Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto was spotted by golfers while out for a walk Monday night.
The massive alligator and longtime resident of the Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Palmetto was spotted by golfers while out for a walk Monday night.
SpaceX plans unmanned flight to Mars as soon as 2018
They've landed a rocket on a ship. They've taken over an historic NASA launch pad. Now, SpaceX says they're going to Mars -- and soon.
They've landed a rocket on a ship. They've taken over an historic NASA launch pad. Now, SpaceX says they're going to Mars -- and soon.
Rocket landing overshadows SpaceX Dragon's return to flight
An experimental new type of module is among the fresh supplies headed to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first Dragon cargo launch in nearly a year – punctuated by a heart-stopping at-sea landing of the rocket’s first stage.
An experimental new type of module is among the fresh supplies headed to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first Dragon cargo launch in nearly a year – punctuated by a heart-stopping at-sea landing of the rocket’s first stage.
Petition launched for Lakeland woman to keep pet gator
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
A community is coming together in support of a Lakeland woman who is fighting to keep her pet alligator of 10 years.
Lakeland woman hopes to keep pet alligator, 'Rambo'
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
A Lakeland woman is hoping the Florida Wildlife Commission will allow her to keep her pet alligator, "Rambo," which is 15-years-old and has recently exceeded the allowable size for a pet alligator at a residence.
Lakeland woman fights to keep pet alligator
The woman fighting to keep her pet alligator after the Florida Wildlife Commission said it would have to go may get to keep her pet after all.
The woman fighting to keep her pet alligator after the Florida Wildlife Commission said it would have to go may get to keep her pet after all.
Challenger commander's widow, son recall 'tough day'
When space shuttle Challenger exploded 30 years ago, June Scobee lost her husband and Rich Scobee lost his father. Today, they were among hundreds of people who returned to Kennedy Space Center to mark the somber anniversary.
When space shuttle Challenger exploded 30 years ago, June Scobee lost her husband and Rich Scobee lost his father. Today, they were among hundreds of people who returned to Kennedy Space Center to mark the somber anniversary.
SpaceX rocket launch, landing success
SpaceX got their ambitious spaceflight dreams back on track in dramatic fashion Monday evening, with a gorgeous nighttime launch that lit up the Space Coast not just once, but twice – as the rocket’s first stage returned for an unprecedented landing at Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX got their ambitious spaceflight dreams back on track in dramatic fashion Monday evening, with a gorgeous nighttime launch that lit up the Space Coast not just once, but twice – as the rocket’s first stage returned for an unprecedented landing at Cape Canaveral.
Sign of alien life? Kepler telescope spots strange star
A distant star is getting a lot of attention from astronomers – possibly as a sign that alien life is out there.
A distant star is getting a lot of attention from astronomers – possibly as a sign that alien life is out there.
Liftoff! Orion launches into history
NASA took a small step towards another giant leap Friday. The space agency's Orion capsule successfully blasted off on an unmanned test flight, safely splashing down a few hours later.
NASA took a small step towards another giant leap Friday. The space agency's Orion capsule successfully blasted off on an unmanned test flight, safely splashing down a few hours later.