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Despite clouds and fog, SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — While clouds were a bit of a concern, SpaceX was able to successfully launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket…

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Crew-11 astronaut with mission-ending medical issue identifies self

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — In a prepared statement, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke revealed that it was he who suffered a medical issue onboard the International Space Station…

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NASA to roll back its Artemis II moon rocket for repairs

February 23, 2026February 25, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Wednesday morning, NASA will begin its Artemis II moon rocket’s long march back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to begin repairs after a helium…

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites into nice skies

February 23, 2026February 25, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — The weather was mighty fine for a Tuesday evening Starlink launch.  What You Need To Know The Falcon 9 rocket sent up…

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NASA to rollback Artemis moon rocket due to helium flow issue

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Saturday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman posted on X that due to a helium flow issue, the Artemis II moon rocket will be rolled…

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NASA to rollback Artemis moon rocket due to helium flow issue

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Saturday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman posted on X that due to a helium flow issue, the Artemis II moon rocket will be rolled…

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NASA conducts second Artemis II wet dress rehearsal

February 19, 2026February 20, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER —  NASA took another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket Thursday after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal and delayed the first lunar trip by astronauts in more than…

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NASA sets March 6 as earliest moon mission opportunity

February 19, 2026February 21, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — NASA’s Artemis II team says that after a successful test launch countdown Thursday night, they can press on with the moon mission no earlier…

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NASA labels Starliner danger level as Type A, same as Challenger

February 18, 2026February 20, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER —  NASA officials labeled the Boeing Starliner saga — which suffered from helium leaks and thruster issues and its crew had to use SpaceX’s Dragon…

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SpaceX aims to launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — SpaceX is planning to launch nearly 30 Starlink satellites on Thursday night.   What You Need To Know The company plans to send up…

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NASA to conduct second wet dress rehearsal of Artemis II

February 15, 2026February 17, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — After detecting a liquid hydrogen leak during its first wet dress rehearsal of the Artemis II moon rocket, NASA will attempt a second test…

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Crew-12 docks with the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — After a 34-hour commute from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the four members of the Crew-12 docked with the International Space Station on…

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launches and lands after Crew-12 liftoff

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — For the first time ever in Florida, SpaceX was able to land one of its Falcon 9 rockets just minutes after lifting…

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Crew-12 will see first landing of Falcon 9 at Space Coast launch site

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — As NASA and SpaceX prepare for the Crew-12 mission, it will mark the first time a SpaceX rocket will land near its launch…

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ULA prepares to launch U.S. Space Force tracking satellites

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — Early Thursday morning, United Launch Alliance (ULA) will be sending up satellites for the U.S. Space Force. What You Need To Know…

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Poor weather forces NASA to push Crew-12 launch

February 9, 2026February 12, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Monday morning, NASA announced that Crew-12 mission managers made the decision to delay the launch to Thursday, due to unfavorable weather conditions. What…

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Falcon 9 issue may push back Crew-12 launch

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — An issue with a Falcon 9 rocket during a launch in California may push back the Crew-12 mission. What You Need To Know…

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NASA to review Artemis II test data as it eyes March launch

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, NASA officials said that due to a liquid hydrogen leak and other issues, they will be postponing the…

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NASA says it detected leak on Artemis II moon rocket during testing

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — On Monday afternoon, NASA stated that its teams detected a leak on its Artemis II moon rocket during the wet dress rehearsal. In an…

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Looking back at the Artemis I mission

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — As all eyes are on the crewed Artemis II that will see the return of humans to the moon, it pays to look back…

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