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environment6 days ago

Launch Ambition Meets Local Stakes on Florida’s Space Coast

Florida’s Space Coast is booming as rockets from Kennedy Space Center and SpaceX push launches higher, but environmentalists and commercial fishers warn the growth could degrade Merritt Island’s ecosystems and hurt local fisheries through noise, pollution, water chemistry changes, and debris, prompting calls for wastewater recycling, mitigation measures, and even a relief fund as regulators balance progress with environmental safeguarding.

via Politico|
#environment#florida#kennedy-space-center
SpaceX Prepares for Back-to-Back Falcon 9 Launches on Veterans Day
science-and-technology1 year ago

SpaceX Prepares for Back-to-Back Falcon 9 Launches on Veterans Day

SpaceX successfully launched the Koreasat-6A communication satellite from Kennedy Space Center, marking the 23rd flight of its Falcon 9 first-stage booster, which landed safely at Cape Canaveral. This launch is part of a double-header event, with a second Falcon 9 rocket set to launch 24 Starlink satellites later in the day from the same location. The Starlink mission's booster will attempt a landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#falcon-9#koreasat-6a#science-and-technology
"SpaceX Successfully Executes Back-to-Back Starlink Launches from Florida's Space Coast"
spacetechnology1 year ago

"SpaceX Successfully Executes Back-to-Back Starlink Launches from Florida's Space Coast"

SpaceX is set to launch its second rocket in two days from the Space Coast, carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The first launch, carrying 23 satellites, took place from Kennedy Space Center, and the second is scheduled for Thursday evening from Cape Canaveral. This will mark the 157th and 158th overall Starlink launches, contributing to SpaceX's growing constellation of internet satellites. The company aims to send up more than 6,250 satellites, with the majority still in orbit and assessed as working. With the potential for 148 orbital missions this year, SpaceX continues to dominate space launches, with the majority dedicated to Starlink.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#rocket-launch#satellite-constellation#space-coast
"SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Launches from Florida's Space Coast"
spacetechnology1 year ago

"SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Launches from Florida's Space Coast"

SpaceX successfully launched the first of two rockets carrying Starlink satellites from the Space Coast, with another launch scheduled for the following day. The company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking the 28th launch from the Space Coast in 2024. With plans for more Starlink launches and a potential record-breaking number of orbital missions, SpaceX continues to expand its satellite constellation and maintain a busy launch schedule.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#kennedy-space-center#rocket-launch#space-coast
"Upcoming Space Coast Launches: A Schedule Overview"
space-exploration1 year ago

"Upcoming Space Coast Launches: A Schedule Overview"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions and is on track for a near twice-weekly launch rate by the end of 2024, with 22 launches already completed this year. Upcoming launches include the final Delta IV Heavy rocket launch, Boeing CST-100 Starliner mission, and SpaceX Falcon Heavy missions to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa and deliver payloads to the moon. Additionally, there are plans for Department of Defense missions, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch, and NASA's Artemis II and III missions in the coming years.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#cape-canaveral-space-force-station#kennedy-space-center#space-coast
spacespace-exploration1 year ago

"SpaceX Successfully Launches Eutelsat Satellite on Falcon 9 Rocket"

SpaceX is planning an ambitious launch schedule with potentially three Falcon 9 rocket launches in under five hours, starting with the Eutelsat 36D mission from Florida's Space Coast. The mission will carry the Eutelsat 36D satellite, providing telecommunications services to Africa and Eurasia. Following this, SpaceX aims to launch two Starlink satellite missions, with the third Falcon 9 launch scheduled from California facing potential delays due to a major storm system.

via Spaceflight Now|
#eutelsat-36d#falcon-9#satellite-launch
"End of an Era: Delta IV Heavy's Final Launch Marks the Conclusion of 60 Years of Delta Rockets on Space Coast"
space-and-technology1 year ago

"End of an Era: Delta IV Heavy's Final Launch Marks the Conclusion of 60 Years of Delta Rockets on Space Coast"

The final launch of a Delta IV Heavy rocket is set to take place on the Space Coast, marking the end of more than 60 years of Delta rockets launching American missions into space. United Launch Alliance (ULA) is replacing the Delta IV and Atlas V rockets with the new Vulcan Centaur rocket, which is expected to provide more value and capability at a lower cost. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, with backup opportunities on Friday and Monday if necessary.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|
#delta-iv-heavy#rocket-launch#space-and-technology
"Where to Watch the Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral"
space-exploration1 year ago

"Where to Watch the Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launch from Cape Canaveral"

The final launch of the Delta IV Heavy rocket, scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024, will mark the end of its impressive 20-year run. The rocket, known for its power and historic missions, will carry the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. United Launch Alliance is retiring the Delta IV Heavy and replacing it with the Vulcan Centaur, which offers increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The article also provides details on where and how to watch the launch from the Space Coast of Florida.

via Florida Today|
#cape-canaveral#delta-iv-heavy#rocket-launch
"Space Coast's Spectacular Weekend: NASA Crew-8, SpaceX Starlink Launches and Best Waterfront Views"
space-exploration2 years ago

"Space Coast's Spectacular Weekend: NASA Crew-8, SpaceX Starlink Launches and Best Waterfront Views"

The Space Coast is gearing up for a weekend of rocket launches, with NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station scheduled for Saturday night and a possible SpaceX Starlink launch on Sunday. The Crew-8 mission will feature a four-person crew and a booster landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, while the Starlink launch aims to deploy internet satellites from Cape Canaveral. Excitement is building for these events, and live coverage will be available for those eager to witness the launches.

via Florida Today|
#international-space-station#nasa#rocket-launches
"Florida's Space Coast: Best Views and Parks for Rocket Launches"
space-exploration2 years ago

"Florida's Space Coast: Best Views and Parks for Rocket Launches"

The Space Coast set a new launch record in 2023 with 72 orbital missions and is expected to ramp up launches to a near twice-weekly rate by the end of 2024, with as many as 111 missions possible. Upcoming launches include SpaceX's Falcon 9 missions for resupplying the International Space Station, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur test flight, and Boeing's CST-100 Starliner mission. Additionally, there are plans for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy missions to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa and Axiom Space's commercial flight to the International Space Station.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#cape-canaveral-space-force-station#kennedy-space-center#space-coast
"Florida's Space Coast: A Spectacular Double Rocket Launch Event"
space-exploration2 years ago

"Florida's Space Coast: A Spectacular Double Rocket Launch Event"

The Space Coast is set to witness back-to-back rocket launches, with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully carrying a classified US Force payload into orbit and its booster returning to a landing zone nearby. The second launch, scheduled just after 1 a.m., will attempt a lunar lander mission by Intuitive Machines, aiming to be the first US spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years. These missions are part of NASA’s efforts to build understanding of the moon’s surface ahead of future Artemis missions. The rapid launch cadence and booster landings demonstrate SpaceX's efforts to increase the flight rate and reliability of the Falcon 9 rocket.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#falcon-9#lunar-mission#rocket-launches
"SpaceX Conducts Secret Valentine's Day Mission for US Space Force from Cape Canaveral"
spacetechnology2 years ago

"SpaceX Conducts Secret Valentine's Day Mission for US Space Force from Cape Canaveral"

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on a classified USSF-124 mission for the Space Force from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying payloads including satellites for the Missile Defense Agency and the Space Development Agency. The first-stage booster made a successful recovery, marking the 13th mission from all of SpaceX’s launch pads in 2024. This launch is part of a busy period for SpaceX, with rockets on all four of its launch pads, and it comes ahead of another planned Falcon 9 launch in California and a lunar mission from Kennedy Space Center.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#rocket-launch#satellites#space-coast
Unusual 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Cape Canaveral, Florida
natural-disasters2 years ago

Unusual 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Cape Canaveral, Florida

A rare 4.0 magnitude earthquake was reported about 100 miles off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, causing minor shaking felt by residents along the Space Coast. The shallow earthquake, with a depth of just over 6 miles, was unusual for the area, as there are no major fault lines nearby. This event marks a rare occurrence in Florida, with the most recent earthquake reported in the state being a magnitude 1.8 in 2020 near the Florida-Alabama border.

via FOX 35 Orlando|
#cape-canaveral#earthquake#florida