Day: November 27, 2024

Space Coast News

Randy Fine To Run For Congressional Seat With Trump’s Approval

Florida State Senator Randy Fine has announced his candidacy for the Daytona Beach-area congressional seat vacated by Rep. Michael Waltz. Fine, who received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, will resign from the Florida Senate effective March 31 to focus on his campaign.

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SpaceX Tuesday Night Launch Success

SpaceX successfully launched 24 more Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket late last night… at 11:41 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The Starlink mission had been delayed from an earlier scheduled launch due to an unspecified issue. Weather conditions were ideal for the launch, with clear skies at launch time. The Starlink constellation by […]

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Melbourne Makes The List Again

For the second consecutive year, Melbourne has been ranked among the top 50 cities to live in the U.S., coming in at No. 49 on the latest U.S. News & World Report list. The city, known for its vibrant Eau Gallie Arts District and proximity to the Indian River Lagoon, was highlighted for its mix […]

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NASA Deems Merritt Island Business Big Winner

Merritt Island’s Interstellar Lab has won NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge with its NuCLEUS system, which grows plants, fungi, and edible insects for long-term space missions. The innovative technology can produce food like microgreens, mushrooms, and insect larvae, offering a sustainable food source for astronauts. NuCLEUS was tested in a competition with over 300 teams […]

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Coast Guard Cutter Returns To Port Canaveral With Huge Drug Haul

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returned to Port Canaveral after a 54-day patrol, and it brought with it quite a haul. The ship offloaded over 3,000 pounds of illegal drugs, including 1,510 pounds of cocaine and 1,470 pounds of marijuana. The drugs, valued at $18.5 million, were seized in the Caribbean during two separate […]

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