Space Station Leak Delays Axiom Mission From Space Coast
A leak on the Russian side of the International Space Station has delayed a private Axiom Space launch from Cape Canaveral. NASA says the issue must be evaluated before sending new astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary. The mission was already delayed by weather and rocket issues.
Read MoreMan Hit, Killed While Running Across Florida’s Turnpike
A 30 year old man from Hollywood, Florida, was killed Saturday night after running into traffic on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County. Troopers say he was struck by both a Toyota Highlander and a Chevy Silverado near mile marker 251. No one in the vehicles was hurt.
Read MoreFlorida Leaders Push to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Space Coast
Florida lawmakers want NASA’s main office moved from Washington to Cape Canaveral. In a letter to President Trump, Sen. Ashley Moody and the entire state delegation argue the move would cut costs, streamline operations, and put the agency closer to its launch partners. NASA’s current D.C. lease ends in 2028.
Read MoreAtlas V Set to Launch Amazon’s Kuiper Satellites From Cape Canaveral
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is scheduled to blast off this afternoon from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. It’s the second launch for the broadband constellation, which aims to bring global internet coverage. The liftoff window opens at 1:25pm and closes at 1:55pm.
Read MorePalm Bay Sewage Spill Blamed on Poorly Angled Pipe
Palm Bay officials say a pipe installed at an “unusual angle” caused that major sewage spill last week near Turkey Creek. The 37 year old line cracked unexpectedly, dumping an estimated 3 million gallons of raw sewage into the environment. Crews managed to recover most of it however, and cleanup is ongoing. The pipe was […]
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