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NASA's Kennedy Space Center is located in Brevard County on Florida's east coast. KSC is one of 10 NASA centers and serves as America's Spaceport. Space shuttle launches are visible for miles around and draw thousands of visitors. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers tours, exhibits and even lunch with an astronaut.
NASA's Kennedy Space Center is located in Brevard County on Florida's east coast. KSC is one of 10 NASA centers and serves as America's Spaceport. Space shuttle launches are visible for miles around and draw thousands of visitors. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers tours, exhibits and even lunch with an astronaut.
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Gabrielle Giffords Set to Watch Husband Launch Into Space
pix11.comThe strength of the relationship of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and West Orange, N.J. native Mark Kelly we've seen through a life or death crisis. Now, we see it reaching new heights as they prepare to watch Col. Kelly launch into space. Four months...Tags: New Jersey, Florida, Gabrielle Giffords, New York, Science and Technology
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Much-Hyped Endeavour Launch Scrubbed Due To Technical Problems
pix11.comAll systems are not go, for now. The launch of the space shuttle Endeavour that local hero Mark Kelly was supposed to command while his wife Gabrielle Giffords watched, is postponed, NASA officials said Friday. Still, that's not stopping President Obama...Tags: New Jersey, Crimes, Gabrielle Giffords, Rocketry, Crime, Law and Justice
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James Ford
James Ford joined the Emmy award winning "PIX Morning News" in 2007, where he is the lead live reporter five days a week, covering breaking news and feature stories.
Prior to his position at WPIX, Ford was a reporter for six years at WNYW Channel 5 in...Tags: Film Festivals, Entertainment, Orlando, Florida, WFTV
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Rain, Overcast Skies Delay Space Shuttle's Return
Rain and overcast skies prevented space shuttle Discovery from returning to Earth on time Monday, and
NASA aimed for the morning's second and final landing opportunity in hopes the weather might improve.
Mission Control radioed up the disappointing news...Tags: Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Weather Reports, Rocketry
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Obama's tough decisions will lead nation forward in space
The men and women who make our nation's space program great — like those who built our nation — are driven by the question, "What's next?" Americans are built to explore, discover and innovate. But a little more than a year ago, as I...Tags: Science and Technology, SpaceX, Mark Kelly, Satellite Technology, NASA
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Space shuttle mock-up floats past South Florida
Wide-eyed beachgoers along South Florida's shoreline were treated to a truly astonishing — and consternating — sight Friday. There, like a ghostly mirage among the freighters and fishing boats, was NASA's fabled Space Shuttle, seemingly...
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Dragon cleared to dock with space station
CAPE CANAVERAL -- After its Dragon capsule passed maneuvering tests early Thursday morning, SpaceX has tentative permission from NASA to dock its spacecraft with the International Space Station Friday morning, marking the world's first private cargo...
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All looks good for SpaceX launch of Dragon atop Falcon 9 rocket
The Write Stuff - Orlando SentinelCAPE CANAVERAL — Night skies are clear and the wind is calm at the cape and the terminal count has begun to launch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to send Dragon capsule to the International Space Station. Launch... -
SpaceX launch, behind the photos
Orlando SentinelIt’s been almost a year since the last time I set out remote cameras for a rocket launch. That was for STS-135 Atlantis launch for what was the final flight of a space shuttle. I’ve been looking forward in doing this again. The opportunity...Tags: Arts, Services and Shopping, SpaceX, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture
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SpaceX rocket blasts Dragon into space in historic launch
CAPE CANAVERAL – The SpaceX Dragon capsule is on its way to a rendezvous with the International Space Station and possibly heralding a new era of space transportation. At 3:44 a.m. Tuesday, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at last from Cape...
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Where to watch the SpaceX launch to the International Space Station
It's not a trip to the moon. It's not even manned spaceflight. But it is a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, and it's not insignificant. So if you want a front-row seat to witness one giant leap for private business, then you'll want to make your way...Tags: SpaceX, Science and Technology, Titusville, Port Canaveral, NASA
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