By Mike Killian, on February 13th, 2018
Performing some tasks on an ISS truss in a microgravity trainer at the new Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Photo: Alan Walters / AmericaSpace
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSVC) recently opened its new Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) Center, giving the public a really fun and interesting interactive […]
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By Mike Killian, on February 3rd, 2018
Waterfowl around launch complex 39A take flight as the world’s most powerful (soon) operational rocket, the Falcon Heavy, came to life for a test fire on Jan 24, 2018. Photo Credit: Mike Killian / AmericaSpace
Thousands of space enthusiasts and spectators, as well as around 400 credentialed journalists from around the globe, are […]
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By Mike Killian, on September 14th, 2017
Launch Complex 39 surrounding areas are seen during an aerial survey of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on September 12, 2017. The survey was performed to identify structures and facilities that may have sustained damage from Hurricane Irma as the storm passed Kennedy on September 10, 2017. NASA closed the center ahead […]
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By Emily Carney, on January 17th, 2016
“Inspiration” on the move: On Saturday, Jan. 16, the space shuttle mockup was moved from its mounts to a new home across the Indian River. Photo Credit: Mike Killian/AmericaSpace
In collaboration with collectSPACE
Changes are taking place along NASA Causeway, the stretch of road leading to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) […]
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By Talia Landman, on June 29th, 2015
“Forever Remembered” at KSCVC pays tribute to the 14 fallen astronaut heroes who sacrificed their lives during America’s 30-year space shuttle program. Photo Credit: Talia Landman / AmericaSpace
“The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted, it belongs to the brave.” – President Ronald Reagan
There was not a dry eye in the […]
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By Emily Carney, on May 31st, 2015
Astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson (at podium) speaks prior to Dr. Rhea Seddon’s induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 30. From left: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Chairman Daniel Brandenstein, Kent Rominger, Seddon, Steve Lindsey, John Grunsfeld, Gibson, and CNN’s John Zarrella. Photo Credit: Emily Carney / AmericaSpace
Four space shuttle […]
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By Talia Landman, on December 10th, 2014 The new Kennedy Space Center Press Site countdown clock in action for the recent launch of NASA’s Orion crew capsule on the EFT-1 mission. Photo Credit: Dave Parrish / AmericaSpace
In the morning hours of Friday, Dec. 5, the world’s most powerful active rocket took off into overcast skies at Cape Canaveral Air […]
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By Mike Killian, on December 2nd, 2014 The ULA Delta-IV Heavy in action. Photo Credit: Alan Walters / AmericaSpace
Thousands of space enthusiasts and spectators are flocking to Florida’s “Space Coast” this week to witness the world’s most powerful rocket launch NASA’s deep space Orion crew capsule on Thursday, Dec. 4 (7:05 a.m. EST liftoff). Hotels throughout Brevard County have […]
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By Talia Landman, on November 22nd, 2014 One of the most-watched and historic timepieces in the world ticked its last tock this week. The Press Site Countdown Clock at Kennedy Space Center is now retired, a victim of decades of abuse from the Florida elements. The world looked to the clock for America’s push for the moon during Apollo, 135 […]
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By Mike Killian, on January 1st, 2014 SpaceX will kick off 2013 with their Falcon-9 v1.1 rocket on its third flight this Friday, Jan. 3, to deliver the Thaicom-6 satellite into orbit for Thaicom PLC. Photo Credit: AmericaSpace / Jeffrey J. Soulliere
With 2013 now but a memory, America’s space program is wasting no time kicking off the new year, […]
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