Day: August 2, 2024

Space Coast News

Cape Canaveral Man Arrested After Lassoing Alligator

In Cape Canaveral, a man has been arrested after he allegedly lassoed an alligator and tied it to a fence, then called 911 claiming he found the gator that way. 71 year old Robert Colin faces a felony charge for injuring a gator without authorization. Investigators say on Wednesday, Colin used a nylon rope to […]

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Starliner Losses Skyrocket To $1.5 Billion

Boeing’s Starliner program now reports a $1.5 billion loss since its 2016 launch amid ongoing technical issues. The program, designed to transport astronauts to the International Space Station, has faced challenges including helium leaks and thruster problems. Boeing executives say efforts are underway to improve the program’s quality and safety. NASA meanwhile, is awaiting the […]

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Shoreline Restoration Underway In Palm Bay

Palm Bay has launched a $1 million project to restore the shorelines at Castaways Point Park and Stearns Point Park, which have suffered significant erosion from past hurricanes. The parks will be closed until December 5 for the four-month restoration effort. The project includes stabilizing the shoreline with layers of rock and fabric to prevent […]

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Florida Bracing For Rain… LOTS Of Rain!

That tropical wave developing off the coast has now prompted Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in several Florida counties, although Brevard County so far, is not included. The system is moving northwest, and forecasters say it is likely to bring heavy rainfall across much of the state, with the potential for […]

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SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites Early This Morning – Next Launch Set For Saturday

Early this morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the latest Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center. At 1:01am, the rocket took off with 23 Starlink satellites aboard, lighting up the sky and shaking the Space Coast with its roar. Despite some local weather challenges, the rocket followed a northeast trajectory before its first […]

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