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NASA is seeking proposals to develop a drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center to enhance security and protect assets, with plans to implement it by April 2026, amid increased concerns over drone threats and recent bans on foreign-made drones.
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts completed a full launch day dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, marking a key step towards their upcoming mission around the moon in early 2026, with launch expected no earlier than February 2026.
NASA's Artemis II closeout crew, acting as a 'pit crew,' prepares astronauts for launch by assisting with suit-up, securing inside the Orion spacecraft, and closing hatches, ensuring everything is ready for the lunar mission, which is a key step toward future Moon and Mars exploration.
NASA Kennedy Space Center in 2025 prepared for the Artemis II Moon mission, launched multiple lunar landers and spacecraft, conducted astronaut missions to the International Space Station, and advanced Mars exploration plans, including testing the Orion spacecraft and stacking it with the SLS rocket for upcoming lunar missions.
NASA's Artemis 2 crew conducted a countdown demonstration test at Kennedy Space Center, practicing key launch procedures for their upcoming mission, which is scheduled for between February and April 2026, after delays and rescheduling.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch of 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Kennedy Space Center has been delayed from Monday to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with liftoff now scheduled for no earlier than 7:45 a.m. EST. The mission will use booster B1094 for its sixth flight, aiming for an autonomous landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic.
NASA has completed stacking its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis II mission, which aims to send four astronauts around the moon as early as February, marking a significant step toward returning humans to the lunar surface and paving the way for future Artemis missions.
The Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis 2 mission has been installed on the SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center, with preparations continuing despite the U.S. government shutdown, thanks to White House approval for safety-critical activities. NASA is maintaining progress on the mission, including hardware assembly, while some public events and communications are affected by the shutdown.
NASA's Orion spacecraft has arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, where it will be stacked on its rocket for the Artemis II Moon mission, potentially launching as early as February 2024 with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen onboard, marking the first crewed lunar trip since 1972.
NASA's Orion spacecraft, named 'Integrity,' arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building for stacking atop the Space Launch System for the Artemis 2 mission, which aims to send humans around the Moon no earlier than February 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17. The process includes extensive testing, crew preparations, and final launch preparations amid a government shutdown, with the launch window tentatively set for early 2026.
NASA is launching the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) along with two rideshare missions to study space weather and the solar environment, with coverage starting from prelaunch to liftoff on September 23, including live streams and media briefings.
Members of the American Association for Nude Recreation are protesting SpaceX's plans to use Kennedy Space Center, citing potential closures of Playalinda Beach, a popular nudist destination, which could impact their community and cause conflicts with clothed visitors. Despite environmental reviews pending, construction for SpaceX's Starship operations is already underway, indicating possible approval.
NASA is inviting media to view the fully assembled Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center in mid-October, ahead of its crewed lunar mission scheduled for next year, which aims to test deep space exploration capabilities and pave the way for future missions to Mars.
SpaceX is set to perform its 500th Falcon booster recovery during a Starlink satellite launch from Kennedy Space Center, with the booster expected to land on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions' after liftoff scheduled for 8:32 a.m. EDT, amid favorable weather conditions and ongoing efforts to reuse rockets for increased launch frequency.
SpaceX is preparing for its eighth launch of the U.S. Space Force's Orbital Test Vehicle, targeting a launch on August 21 from Kennedy Space Center, with a backup on August 22, weather permitting. The mission involves a Falcon 9 rocket, which has previously launched several other missions, and the first stage will land at Cape Canaveral, potentially causing a sonic boom.