On Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 4:34 a.m., we witnessed SpaceX’s 60th launch of 2022. The clear conditions made for optimal viewing from Lake Nona as Falcon 9 arched over The Wave Hotel, illuminating the early morning skies. The payload included 54 Starlink satellites that were delivered to low Earth orbit. This was the first mission dedicated to the second-generation Starlink … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: The Monumental Mission of Artemis I
Ever since the termination of NASA’s Apollo program, taking place from 1961 to 1972, humanity has lacked the capability to send people to the moon. However, this will soon be coming to an end with NASA’s Artemis program – the successor to Apollo. The Artemis program aims to establish a permanent human presence on the moon. This would be quite a large leap over Apollo, where … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: Celebrating Space Week
Last month, we celebrated World Space Week! It was established by the United Nations in 1999 and is observed each year from October 4-10. The dates were specifically selected as a nod to two very notable space events. On October 4, 1957, Sputnik, the first human-made satellite, was sent into orbit, opening the door to greater space exploration. On October 10, 1967, the … [Read more...]
Kennedy Space Center’s Gateway Exhibit
Commercial spaceflight has often been overlooked by exhibits and museums. Typically, you might get one small section of floor space dedicated to the booming industry, yet this is now changing. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a new expansion to the park brings an unparalleled experience. Upon entering the park, the Gateway exhibit can be seen sitting behind the … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: Journey to Atlantis
The Space Shuttle is a historic icon in American spaceflight. It has touched the lives of thousands of people across the country, from those who worked on it to the people who had the chance to watch it launch and land. During our younger years, we were fortunate to have a spectacular view of shuttle launches from Central Florida. One of our favorite Space Shuttle orbiters was … [Read more...]