Plenty of Space for Four Launches in August
August 2, 2023 – Based on the schedule, August should be a great month for space exploration. As of now, there are launches scheduled for August 3 (just after midnight
Amazon Picks Space Coast for $120 Million Satellite Construction Facility
EXPLORATION PARK, Fla.—July 21, 2023—Space Florida, the state’s aerospace finance and development authority, announced that Amazon’s Project Kuiper has expanded to Florida, investing $120 million into the construction of a satellite processing facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) located at Kennedy Space Center.
Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Project Moves Ahead
July 18, 2023 - The huge outdoor event complex to be located at the Veterans Memorial Park has taken another step toward completion.
Patrick Selected to Host STARCOM HQ
June 13, 2023 – The Department of the Air Force selected Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters.
Dr. Sally Ride Memoral Bridge Opens
June 12, 2023 – As a legacy to the first American woman to fly in space and to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the seventh space shuttle mission when Ride made history, NASA’s new causeway has been named the Dr. Sally Ride Memorial Bridge.
MIRA to Exhibit at Pioneer Day
January 16, 2023 - The 11th Annual Pioneer Day will be held Saturday, February 11th 10 am to 4 pm at Sams House/Pine Island Conservation Area, 6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island.
Museums of Brevard’s 3rd Annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes
October 13, 2022 - Field Manor in Merritt Island wants you to know: tickets for the 3rd Annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes will go on sale October 14. All
Nearby Cocoa Beach #1 Surf Spot in US
October 4, 2022 - When you think of great surfing destinations California or Hawaii probably spring to mind, but start thinking closer to home. According to international travel blog ParkSleepFly,
State Grants Target High-Tech
September 27, 2022 - Awarding grants of $6.6 million, the state of Florida has given Eastern Florida State College the means to increase programs designed to educate the next generation
Congress approves International Space Station extension to 2030
Image credit: NASA August 1, 2022 - The International Space Station has the approval of the U.S. Congress to keep orbiting until at least 2030. The newly passed
Young Aviation Students Take to the Skies
July 17, 2022 - At the Merritt Island Airport, a new generation of aviators are learning the basics and taking control. Called the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles Chapter 724,
SpaceX Sets Records
July 17, 2022 - On Sunday (7/17) another Falcon 9 blasted into the sky from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX is using a system where many of the components
