Day: May 20, 2024

Space Coast News

Lightning Strike Disables Boat

Seven people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat was struck by lightning near Cape Canaveral. The incident occurred two miles east of Cape Canaveral, leaving the 24-foot vessel disabled. The Coast Guard transported the passengers to safety at Jetty Park Boat Ramp, where EMS was waiting. The vessel was anchored, and […]

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Boeing Starliner Flight Still On For Saturday

Boeing’s Starliner remains grounded as engineers continue to grapple with a helium leak. NASA has pushed back the maiden crewed flight for the second time after identifying the leak in the service module last week. The new launch date is now set for next Saturday, May 25, at 3:09pm. So far, that date is holding […]

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SpaceX Planning Wednesday Launch

Another week, another launch! SpaceX is gearing up for their next launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Scheduled for this Wednesday at 10:33pm, a Falcon 9 rocket will carry 23 more Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. After liftoff, the first stage booster will… after separation… come back to Earth, touching down on a droneship […]

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Starship Heading To Space Coast

Cape Canaveral is gearing up to host the world’s most powerful rocket, SpaceX’s Starship. Currently in its testing phase in Texas, Starship will soon relocate to the Space Coast once it’s mission-ready. The FAA has initiated an environmental impact study, with in-person open houses scheduled next month. The move is said to mark a significant […]

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