Blue Origin New Glenn explosion caused ‘earthquake’ across Florida
The New Glenn rocket explosion during a static fire test on May 28 created a shockwave felt as far away as Clearwater, Florida, the USGS National Earthquake Information Center reported.
Meanwhile, assessments continued not only of the extensive damage to Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 36 but what it could mean for NASA’s ambitious moon base plans, which relied, in part, on Blue Origin.
Read the full story here.
Live updates from SpaceX sunrise Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral
Launch recap: Scroll down to review live updates from the Thursday, June 4, liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on the Starlink 10-43 mission.
Read the full story here.
NASA testing KSC-built water filtration system for moon, Mars habitats
How do you maintain an adequate water supply in an environment with little to no water … like the surface of the moon.
NASA’s portable wastewater treatment system designed for future lunar and Martian habitats has arrived at the University of North Dakota, according to a community announcement.
Read the full story here.
2 years after ill-fated Florida launch, Starliner could get another shot
Two years since the now-infamous Starliner spacecraft launched from Florida on its maiden crewed mission, Boeing’s troubled spacecraft could soon fly again.
The Starliner saga dominated headlines for months after its June 2024 launch when issues with the spacecraft prolonged the stay of the two astronauts who crewed it at the International Space Station. The developmental vehicle returned to Earth empty, while its crew remained behind at the orbital outpost before hitching a ride home in March 2025 with Boeing’s SpaceX competitor.
Read the full story here.
Cryptocurrency billionaire from 2025 SpaceX mission tapped for Mars flyby
A billionaire who led a private spaceflight in 2025 on a SpaceX Dragon that launched from Florida has been tapped to lead a future mission to Mars.
Ahead of SpaceX’s most recent test flight of its massive Starship rocket, the company unveiled plans for a human-led voyage to the red planet. It’s just not clear when.
Read the full story here.
Inner solar system likely provided keys to life on Earth | New Study
For years, scientists have theorized that the key elements from life on Earth possibly came through a distant comets or meteors falling to the planet’s primordial surface.
But new research suggests that the necessary chemical compounds came from a lot closer to home — and it’s kind of Jupiter’s fault it happened.
Read the full story here.
Guide to Kennedy Space Center launches: Parking, crowds, what to pack
Summer is here, and that means Florida is about to become the premier destination for tourists flocking to the Sunshine State for its scenic beaches and world-famous theme parks.
But Florida is home to another attraction that also reliably draws visitors all year round: rocket launches.
Read the full story here.
SpaceX targets Monday morning for Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX plans to kick off the work week with a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, delivering more Starlink internet satellites to orbit.
The liftoff is set for no earlier than 6:07 a.m. Monday, June 8 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. If needed, SpaceX has until 10:07 a.m. to make the launch window.
Read the full story here.
ISS crew briefly takes shelter during air leak repairs in Russian module
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were temporarily ordered to take shelter on a spacecraft docked at the outpost as repairs were made to air leaks on the Russian segment.
The decision, which a spokeswoman for the U.S. space agency said was made “out of an abundance of caution,” came as the aging ISS has suffered from a series of cracks in recent years. The Zvezda service module, Russia’s first contribution to the station, has long been the area hardest hit with the leaks.
Read the full story here.
SpaceX launch recap: Rocket launch from Florida Monday morning sees booster record
Recap of the SpaceX rocket launch from Florida on the Starlink 10-35 mission. The mission launched 6:13 a.m. June 8 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Read the full story here.
Meet the new director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida
As the space industry rapidly expands, NASA’s aging Kennedy Space Center faces infrastructure issues in keeping pace with electrical power, rocket-propellant delivery and “even the good-old-fashioned blacktop of the roads,” newly appointed Director Brian Hughes said.
Calling KSC “a jewel for Florida’s history and the nation’s history,” Hughes said the spaceport — which was not designed for today’s launch cadence — requires investment during challenging financial times at the local, state and federal levels.
Read the full story here.
For the latest news from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, visit floridatoday.com/space. Another easy way: Click here to sign up for our weekly 321 Launch space newsletter.
Rick Neale is a Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY, where he has covered news since 2004. Contact Neale at Rneale@floridatoday.com. Twitter/X: @RickNeale1
Space is important to us, and that’s why we’re working to bring you top coverage of the industry and Florida launches. Journalism like this takes time and resources. Please support it with a subscription here.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Blue Origin ‘earthquake,’ summer launch guide and KSC director top newsletter
Reporting by Rick Neale, Florida Today / Florida Today
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
By Rick Neale, Florida Today | USA TODAY Network
