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Space News
Space news and analysis from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral

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  1. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou 10 manned spacecraft lifts off from the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) AP

    John Kelly: In space, Chinese are still far behind

    Don't let yourself get caught up in the idea that the Chinese are somehow gaining ground and soon to pass the United States, Russia or their partners in the International Space Station project, writes FLORIDA TODAY's John Kelly.

    • Jun. 16, 2013

Satellites and Planets Column

More Space News

    • SPACE NEWS /
    Top row: Josh A. Cassada, Victor J. Glover, Tyler N. Hague, Christina M. Hammock. Bottom row: Nicole Aunapu Mann, Anne C. McClain, Jessica U. Meir, Andrew R. Morgan. NASA photos

    8 score astronaut spots out of 6,300 NASA applicants

    Thirty-five years after selecting its first class of space shuttle astronauts in 1978, NASA on Monday introduced the four men and four women who make up the Astronaut Class of 2013.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    NASA is looking for ideas in six areas: asteroid observation; asteroid redirection systems; asteroid deflection demonstrations; asteroid capture systems; crew systems for asteroid exploration; and partnerships and participatory engagement. NASA

    NASA wants your ideas on how to capture an asteroid

    NASA cast a wide net today and called for everyone’s ideas on how to accomplish a White House-sanctioned mission to capture an asteroid and send astronauts to explore it.

    • Jun. 18, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    Marc and Sharon Hagle of Winter Park booked $200,000 tickets to fly a sub-orbital flight on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. CRAIG RUBADOUX

    Couple among first to pay for flight into space with Virgin Galactic

    After Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo recently flew under rocket power for the first time, a Central Florida couple's opportunity to become space tourists feels closer than ever.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
  1. The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou 10 manned spacecraft lifts off from the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China's Gansu Province, Tuesday, June 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) AP

    John Kelly: In space, Chinese are still far behind

    Don't let yourself get caught up in the idea that the Chinese are somehow gaining ground and soon to pass the United States, Russia or their partners in the International Space Station project, writes FLORIDA TODAY's John Kelly.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
  2. Liftoff of the Titusville's Civil Air Patrol Cadets' 'Mach Hauk' took place on Saturday afternoon in Palm Bay. Rik Jesse/ FLORIDA TODAY

    Cadets' model rocket reaches Mach 1 in Palm Bay

    Prepare for launch: Gary Dahlke clambered up a ladder and re-tightened the red plastic nose cone atop 'Mach Hauk,' a 41/2-foot hand-built fiberglass rocket.

    • Jun. 16, 2013
  3. Lift off of the Titusville's Civil Air Patrol Cadets "Mock Hawk" in Palm Bay. Rik Jesse/ FLORIDA TODAY

    Mission accomplished: Model rocket breaks sound barrier

    Saturday afternoon, a model rocket designed and built by Titusville Civil Air Patrol cadets broke the sound barrier by hitting 780 mph.

    • Jun. 15, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    Chris Hadfield is retiring after making history as the first Canadian to command the International Space Station. NASA

    Hadfield, social media superstar of space, retires

    Singing astronaut and Internet sensation Chris Hadfield is hanging up his spacesuit after making history as the first Canadian to command the International Space Station.

    • Jun. 15, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    A full demonstration mission of Orbital's Antares rocket won't happen until at least August, the report said.

    NASA inspector general questions payments to Orbital

    NASA's top watchdog said the agency should slow down payments to Orbital Sciences Corp. until the company demonstrates it can successfully fly cargo to the International Space Station.

    • Jun. 14, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    GOES-13 was launched in May 2006 aboard a Delta IV. NASA

    Storm-watching NOAA GOES satellite is OK, sent back to work

    A satellite critical to tracking tropical storms and hurricanes that threaten Florida is back in operation after being knocked out by a micrometeorite strike.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
     Orbital Sciences Corporation

    Report questions NASA payments to ISS cargo hauler

    A watchdog report released today says NASA has took on too much financial risk by paying one of its commercial cargo providers a significant portion of its contract before its systems have been proven.

    • Jun. 13, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    SpaceX is planning a version of its Dragon capsule that will carry a crew to the International Space Station. NASA

    Space firms gear up for Brevard operations

    Several companies are optimistic they'll be ready to fly NASA crews to space by 2017, bringing launches and jobs to Florida.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /

    Jobs grant is extended

    Brevard Workforce on Tuesday received a one-year extension to a $15 million federal grant intended to help laid-off shuttle workers transition to new careers.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
  4. Rick and Suza Goltz aboard their sailboat, Voyager, docked at Harbortown Marina on Merritt Island. Top view, Rick and Suza in 1999. RIK JESSE/FLORIDA TODAY

    Former Brevard shuttle engineers circumnavigate globe

    What they missed: George W. Bush’s two-term presidency, the 9-11 terrorist attacks, the end of the shuttle program, and just about everything to do with Lindsay Lohan.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
  5. Rick and Suza Goltz aboard their sailboat, Voyager, docked at Harbortown Marina on Merritt Island. Top view, Rick and Suza in 1999. RIK JESSE/FLORIDA TODAY

    Brevard voyagers circumnavigate globe

    What they missed: George W. Bush’s two-term presidency, the 9-11 terrorist attacks, the end of the shuttle program, and just about everything to do with Lindsay Lohan.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
    • SPACE NEWS /
    SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket seen at Cape Canaveral in 2012. FLORIDA TODAY file

    Commercial space companies expect Brevard push

    Three companies competing to fly NASA astronauts to the ISS expect to increase their local activity in the second half of this year, executives said Tuesday.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
  1. John Kelly: New astronauts step into plenty of unknowns

    So, where are these eight new astronauts going?...

      7:29 PM, Jun. 22, 2013
  2. Atlantis exhibit is 'go' for visitors

    Shuttle Atlantis nearly ready for its public debut in new KSC Visitor Complex exhibit....

      4:26 PM, Jun. 21, 2013
  3. Cassini will take Earth photo from deep space

    NASA wants you to wave at Saturn for interplanetary family photo...

      7:28 PM, Jun. 20, 2013
  4. SpaceX wins contract for Cape satellite launch

    SpaceX has won a contract to launch a communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in late 2014 or early 2015....

      5:23 PM, Jun. 21, 2013
  5. NASA's asteroid-wrangling plan may get shot down

    NASA pushes its asteroid capture initiative, even as some congressional lawmakers aim to kill it....

      9:39 AM, Jun. 19, 2013
  6. John Kelly: In space, Chinese are still far behind

    Don't let yourself get caught up in the idea that the Chinese are somehow gaining ground and soon to pass the United States, Russia or their partners in the International Space Station project, writes FLORIDA TODAY's John Kelly....

      1:58 PM, Jun. 16, 2013
  7. Stargazing: Can the Sun really stand still?

    Bernie Badger: Can the Sun really stand still?...

      12:50 PM, Jun. 21, 2013
  8. Space start-ups launch crowdfunding efforts

    From tiny satellites to a large, asteroid-hunting space telescope, space start-ups are seeking public support through crowdfunding and other donations....

      6:24 AM, Jun. 20, 2013
  9. 8 score astronaut spots out of 6,300 NASA applicants

    Thirty-five years after selecting its first class of space shuttle astronauts in 1978, NASA on Monday introduced the four men and four women who make up the Astronaut Class of 2013....

      7:04 AM, Jun. 18, 2013
  10. Delta IV rocket launch lights up the night

    A multimillion-dollar military communications satellite is speeding around Earth today after a spectacular Friday night launch. Relive the launch coverage as it unfolded...

      7:45 AM, May 25, 2013
  11. Planetary Resources' Kickstarter aims to fly citizen-controlled satellite

    Say cheese! A crowdfunding campaign aims to place a citizen-controlled satellite in orbit that could snap your picture against the backdrop of Earth....

      11:12 PM, May 29, 2013
  12. NASA: Space's weather a new hurdle

    Space weather needs more attention, experts say....

      7:24 AM, Jun. 5, 2013
  13. NASA, Bigelow Aerospace partner for human space exploration

    Digest: NASA and Bigelow Aerospace have partnered to study opportunities for public-private collaboration in human space exploration....

      11:17 PM, May 23, 2013
  14. ULA engineer's goal: Quicker, safer rocket launches

    Deb Huleatt is in the midst of a high-risk balancing act. She’s leading an effort to reduce the time it takes to prep United Launch Alliance Atlas and Delta rockets for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station....

      6:43 AM, May 23, 2013

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