Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moon: NASA’s Europa Clipper Prepares for Launch
Assembled at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the Europa Clipper spacecraft has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for…
Kennedy Space Center News
The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is a major hub of NASA’s space launch operations, located on Merritt Island, Florida. Established in 1962 and named in honor of President John F. Kennedy after his assassination in 1963, the center has been the starting point for numerous pivotal space missions, including the Apollo moon-landing flights and Space Shuttle launches. KSC includes facilities such as launch pads, a vehicle assembly building, and a visitor complex that offers educational exhibits and displays of spacecraft and memorabilia. It is integral not only to NASA’s crewed spaceflight missions but also to its scientific and commercial ventures. As the primary site for the assembly and launch of U.S. human spaceflights, the Kennedy Space Center plays a crucial role in advancing the frontiers of space exploration.
NASA Astronauts Land in Florida, Ready for Historic Boeing Starliner Test Flight
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare for a historic launch on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft scheduled for May 6, aiming for a week-long mission…
Artemis II Spacecraft Testing Begins in NASA’s Upgraded Altitude Chamber
NASA is preparing the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission by conducting rigorous tests at Kennedy Space Center’s upgraded altitude chamber. Before the Orion…
NASA’s Ambitious Odyssey: Europa Clipper Mission Advances With Solar Array Deployment
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is advancing with the processing of large solar arrays at Kennedy Space Center, essential for powering the spacecraft to study Europa,…
A Slim 20%: Weather Concerns for NASA’s Psyche Rocket Launch
Weather officials with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s 45th Weather Squadron predict a 20% chance of favorable weather conditions for Thursday’s launch, with the anvil…
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Liftoff Imminent: NASA’s Psyche spacecraft Sets Sights on Earth-Like Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, set to study an Earth-like asteroid, will also test advanced optical communication technology (DSOC) during its six-year journey, laying the groundwork for…
Journey Around the Moon: Artemis II Crew Inspects Orion Spacecraft Ahead of Historic Mission
Artemis II NASA astronauts visited the Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center, in preparation for a 10-day journey around the Moon. The mission aims to…
Sharks Near NASA’s Florida Spaceport: 7 Fascinating Facts
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, located in the shark-populated Space Coast, actively contributes to marine conservation and research. While local shark populations are increasing, thanks to…
Mission Successful: NASA and DoD Ace First Recovery Test for Artemis II
NASA and the Department of Defense completed the first recovery test for the Artemis II mission, simulating astronaut extraction and spacecraft recovery. The test is…
Countdown to the Moon: NASA Completes First Artemis II Launch Simulation
NASA’s Artemis launch team has begun simulations for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. These simulations are integral for…
Charging Towards the Moon: NASA Receives Zero-Emission Vehicles for Artemis Missions
NASA has received a fleet of environmentally friendly electric vehicles from Canoo Technologies, set to transport Artemis mission crews to the launchpad, signifying a modern…
Elevating Artemis II: Mobile Launcher Upgrades and New Escape Routes at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
As teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare for the first major set of integrated ground system tests…
SpaceX’s Dragon: Launching Science, Power, and Fresh Food to ISS on 28th Resupply Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) with vital supplies and research materials. The cargo includes new solar arrays to boost…
Storm Chasers of the Future: NASA, Rocket Lab Launch First Pair of TROPICS CubeSats
NASA successfully launched the first two TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) CubeSats on Monday, aimed at…
Two NASA Space Legends Ascend to the Astronaut Hall of Fame
Roy D. Bridges Jr. and Senator Mark E. Kelly were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida,…
NASA Assesses Launch Pad for Damage After Launch of the World’s Most Powerful Rocket
Following the successful Artemis I liftoff of the world’s most powerful rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams carefully assessed the mobile launcher…
NASA Conducts Check-outs, Preparations Ahead of Next Artemis I Moon Rocket Launch Attempt
NASA continues to target Wednesday, November 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST for the launch of its Artemis I mission from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center…
Stunning Composite: Blood Moon Total Eclipse at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
In the early morning hours of November 8, 2022, there was a total lunar eclipse. It will be the last total lunar eclipse for a…