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How Are Rocket Launch Schedules Determined?
Have you ever wondered why some Space Coast rocket launches are scheduled at seemingly random times, like early in the morning or in the middle of the night? Well, it’s not by chance. A rocket’s launch schedule is unique in that requires the careful consideration of...
read moreThis Month in Space: September
September’s over, which means the smell of fresh school supplies is quickly fading and it’s time to start ushering in the crisp smell of cold air and crunchy leaves on the ground. Just kidding this is the Space Coast, we’ll probably still be smelling sunscreen in the...
read moreFAQ: Do Astronauts Fly on Rockets From Florida’s Space Coast?
The future of human spaceflight from Florida’s Space Coast has been a topic of speculation since the Space Shuttle program came to an end in 2011. Since the program launched their last crew aboard the Atlantis shuttle, U.S. astronauts have been piggybacking rides to...
read moreThis Month in Space: August
From the new astronaut class being announced to President Trump’s new proposition for a sixth military branch for defense, the month of August has been out with the old and in with the new. It’s been a wild ride full of space exploration news and today we’re sharing...
read moreCIMON Says: Meet Astronauts’ New Robot Space Companion
CIMON Says: Meet Astronauts’ New Robot Space Companion Taking a cue from George Lucas, Stanley Kubrick, and other Hollywood Sci-Fi directors, Airbus and IBM designed their own version of an artificially intelligent personal assistant for space travel. No, his...
read moreThis Month in Space: July
We’ve officially reached Summer’s halfway point, and every day seems to be hotter than the last. The air is humid, the mosquitoes are buzzing — and so were the month’s space news headliners. Let’s take a look at just some of July’s exciting space news. Historic...
read moreFAQs: Will People Actually Live on Mars in the Next 20 years?
Over the past few decades, we’ve shifted from wondering if there’s life on Mars, to wondering when we’ll be able to send life to Mars. And according to scientists, we may not be too far from that reality. In fact, NASA chief scientist Jim Green recently said that, not...
read moreThis Month in Space: June
The weather isn’t the only thing that’s been heating up on Florida’s Space Coast this June. From big launches off Cape Canaveral to exciting discoveries on the red planet, the month has seen its share of space action. The following are some of the biggest newsmakers...
read moreA New Space Race: Are All Rockets Launched on Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX Rockets?
There is a common misconception that all of the rockets launched from Cape Canaveral launch pads were solely created by SpaceX; the rocket company behind the Falcon 9, founded by entrepreneur and engineer Elon Musk. Once a venture reserved solely for international...
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