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3 days ago
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321 Launch: Space news you may have missed over the past week (June 2)
A SpaceX rocket will take to the Florida sky Wednesday morning. As of Tuesday afternoon, SpaceX has officially confirmed the next rocket launch is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 28 from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. Read the full story here. Launch recap: Scroll down to read updates from the SpaceX launch of Starlink satellites at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. Read the full story here. After major setbacks during the past two Starship flights, SpaceX was counting on success this time as it launched the massive Starship on its ninth test flight from Texas — however the May 27 launch saw yet another dramatic ending. From launch to loss of the ship, high-quality footage was sent to the live coverage via Starlink. The world watched as once again things did not go as hoped for the massive launch system, which will eventually launch from Florida. The May 27 flight was aimed at testing much more than what transpired. Read the full story here. A SpaceX rocket took to the Florida sky during the bright, early hours of Wednesday, May 28. The Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron predicted an 85% chance of favorable weather during the early window, and just as predicted, skies were clear and a heat index of 91 degrees was felt. Read the full story here. Space Florida has authorized leasing 25 acres on northern Merritt Island for Project Beep, an undisclosed aerospace company that plans to build a future quarter-billion-dollar facility and create about 1,000 jobs just outside NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Little information has been publicly released about this confidential company. Read the full story here. Look for a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to propel a GPS III satellite into orbit for the Space Force during an afternoon launch Friday, May 30, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 will lift off with the Lockheed Martin-designed and -built satellite at 1:37 p.m. for this GPS III-7 mission, SpaceX announced. The launch window will expire one minute later. Read the full story here. As Florida leaders call for moving the nation's space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long on Wednesday told board members of the state aerospace agency that a 'unified model' would support the ongoing growth of commercial space operations and ensure government missions can be more efficient and sustainable. Read the full story here. Launch recap: Scroll down to review live updates from the Friday, May 30, liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on the GPS III-7 mission for the Space Force. Read the full story here. Dodging raindrops, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket bolted off the pad on a Space Force mission Friday, May 30, shortly after a wave of thunderstorms and showers soaked Cape Canaveral and surrounding areas. The rocket deployed a GPS III satellite into medium-Earth orbit after the 1:37 p.m. liftoff from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — where a special marine warning had advised boaters of steep waves, gusty winds and possible hail offshore. Read the full story here. Two veteran astronauts were inducted May 31 into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame — and one of them had to miss the induction ceremony as she's preparing to launch on yet another mission. Organized by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, the annual ceremony was held under Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The new inductees are Bernard Harris and Peggy Whitson, bringing the total number of astronauts in the Hall of Fame to 111. Read the full story here. With the new NASA budget proposal that includes deep cuts heading to Congress and NASA still without a leader, a surprise twist came May 31: Jared Isaacman was being dropped as President Trump's choice to become the next NASA administrator. Isaacman's confirmation as the head of NASA had been expected Monday. But instead the White House announced Isaacman was no longer in the running. Trump said on Truth Social that he will propose a new nominee. Read the full story here. Scrub recap: Scroll down to read updates from the scrubbed SpaceX Starlink 12-19 mission, which was set to liftoff early June 2. The next launch attempt is no earlier than 12:42 a.m. on June 3. Read the full story here. For the latest news from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, visit Another easy way: Click here to sign up for our weekly Space newsletter. Rick Neale is a Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Neale at Rneale@ 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: 321 Launch: Space news you may have missed over the past week (June 2)
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4 days ago
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Space Florida eyes merging of US operations at Cape Canaveral
As Florida leaders call for moving the nation's space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long on Wednesday told board members of the state aerospace agency that a 'unified model' would support the ongoing growth of commercial space operations and ensure government missions can be more efficient and sustainable. 'We think that it's time that we ask ourselves as a nation, what is the optimal model to carry the world's most active and capable spaceport into the future and enable America to continue to lead in space,' Long said. How that looks will be up to a 'new Cape Canaveral Spaceport master plan,' which Long said will include participation from NASA and the Space Force. Under Acting Administrator Janet Petro, NASA is looking to consolidate or relocate operations to streamline the organization. Gov. Ron DeSantis has supported moving NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida, with backers saying it would put leaders closer to the agency's operations. The idea has drawn support from most members of Florida's congressional delegation, including through proposed legislation, the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral (CAPE Canaveral) Act, which calls for placing the headquarters in Brevard County. Meanwhile, members of the Texas congressional delegation have asked President Donald Trump to move the headquarters to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston. Long said that 'at this stage, there is no predetermined outcome' for the master plan, with a goal to recommend 'a governance model that will maximize spaceport capacity for the nation and minimize inefficiencies.' The military and NASA have operated separate portions of the spaceport since the 1950s. The model enabled America to win the first space race, land people on the Moon, launch 135 space-shuttle missions, construct the International Space Station and begin to explore the solar system, Long said. But Long added the model has changed as the spaceport has 'rapidly evolved into a commercially driven economic engine that supports both government missions and commercial business cases alike.' This year, there have been 31 successful launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and 13 from the John F. Kennedy Space Center. Last year, there were 67 successful launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and 26 at Kennedy Space Center, up from 58 at Cape Canaveral and 13 at Kennedy in 2023. Space Florida, which is working on upgrading wastewater facilities at the cape and expanding wharf space for the industry at Port Canaveral, manages certain operations at the spaceport through property leased from the federal government, including launch and landing facilities through an agreement with NASA. Long said infrastructure at the cape --- such as utility systems, roads and bridges --- is 'becoming strained' as commercial activity at the spaceport has increased. He estimated $2 billion to $3 billion in unfunded infrastructure improvements will need to be addressed over the next decade at the spaceport. A consultant is expected to be named for the master plan study in June, and the first two phases are expected to be completed in eight months to a year, Long said. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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09-05-2025
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Suspected drunk driver submerges car in local creek
LORAIN, Ohio (WJW) – A man was cited early Thursday morning after allegedly driving while intoxicated and crashing his car into a creek near the Lake Erie shoreline, according to the Lorain Police Department. Officers responded shortly after 2 a.m. to the intersection of Oak Point Road and West Erie Avenue following reports of a downed utility pole. Bay Village student dies after critical injury during lacrosse game At the scene, police found a man, later identified as Robert Long, 32, leaning against a guardrail with wet clothing. Long told officers his vehicle had become submerged in a nearby creek. An investigation determined that Long had likely been driving a 2013 blue Dodge Challenger when it veered off the road, struck a utility pole, traveled through a ditch, and ultimately ended up fully submerged in the Beaver Creek inlet leading to Lake Erie — approximately 150 feet from the point of impact. Police said no other individuals were believed to be involved in the crash. Local police find raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth during arrest Officers reported having probable cause to believe Long was intoxicated. He refused field sobriety tests as well as a breath test at the scene, authorities said. Long was cited for failure to control, operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), and refusal to submit to a breath test. He was transported to Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was recovered later by the Lorain Police Department's Underwater Recovery Team and was found to be heavily damaged and waterlogged. According to court records, Long has a prior OVI conviction in Lorain Municipal Court from 2024. He is scheduled to appear again in Lorain Municipal Court on May 13. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-04-2025
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Boats Group Extends Partnership with OneWater Marine and Denison Yachting, Reinforcing Commitment to Digital Excellence
MIAMI, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boats Group, the leading online marketplace for buying and selling boats, announced that OneWater Marine, a premier marine retailer, has renewed its multi-year partnership with Boats Group. This renewal reflects OneWater's confidence in Boats Group's ability to drive enhanced customer engagement and ultimately boost boat sales. Bob Denison, President of Denison Yachting, a OneWater Marine company, along with Robert Long, Vice President of Marketing, have led this collaboration. With their deep-rooted expertise in digital marketing and the brokerage industry, Denison and Long have been pivotal in aligning OneWater's utilization of Boats Group's platforms. Their understanding of the evolving digital landscape and its role in the boat-buying experience reinforces why Boats Group remains a key partner. 'Denison Yachting is committed to delivering the best possible experience for boat buyers and sellers, and Boats Group continues to be the gold standard in online marketplaces,' said Bob Denison. 'This partnership ensures that our listings receive maximum visibility, connects us with active customers, and ultimately drives sales.' Over the past two years, Boats Group has introduced significant innovations to improve the online shopping experience, making it easier for consumers to browse listings, compare options, and make confident purchasing decisions. OneWater Marine values these enhancements and will continue to benefit from Boats Group's audience reach, lead generation capabilities, and data-driven marketing strategies. 'This partnership underscores our shared vision of innovation and growth in the boating industry,' said Andreas Madsen, CRO of Boats Group. 'Bob Denison and the OneWater team understand the critical role we play in today's market, and we are proud to be their trusted partner in delivering the tools and technology that accelerate their success.' The renewed agreement between OneWater Marine and Boats Group solidifies their commitment to providing the best experience for boat buyers and sellers. As the industry evolves, this partnership will continue to drive visibility, engagement, and sales—ensuring OneWater Marine remains at the forefront of marine retail. About Boats Group Boats Group operates the world's leading online marketplaces for buying and selling boats, including Boat Trader, YachtWorld, and With a global audience of millions of boat buyers, we provide data-driven marketing solutions, AI-driven tools, financing services, and industry insights to help OEMs, dealers, and brokers maximize their sales potential. About OneWater Marine, Inc. OneWater Marine Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing premium marine retailers in the United States. OneWater operates a total of 98 retail locations, 9 distribution centers/warehouses and multiple online marketplaces in 19 different states, several of which are in the top twenty states for marine retail expenditures. OneWater offers a broad range of products and services and has diversified revenue streams, which include the sale of new and pre-owned boats, finance and insurance products, parts and accessories, maintenance, repair, and other services.
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23-03-2025
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Minor injuries reported after driver runs red light at Gates intersection
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A crash shut down the intersection of Buffalo Road and Howard Road in Gates Saturday evening after a driver ran a red light, according to an officer on the scene. Authorities were called to the intersection around 7 p.m. Saturday where it was reported that at least one person was trapped. One woman was taken in an ambulance, according to police on the scene. Additional details were not immediately made available, though officers told News 8 that injuries appear minor. At least two silver vehicles were involved, including a Chevy Silverado and a Honda Pilot. Both appeared to have collided head-on, with heavy damage to the front end of both vehicles. Gates Police were on scene with the Gates Fire District, and Gates Ambulance. Man, 19, pleads not guilty to murder after fatal shooting on Spencer St News 8 reached out for more information and Gates Police Chief Robert Long confirmed there were multiple minor injuries as a result of the crash, but did not elaborate any further citing the ongoing investigation. It's unclear when the area will reopen. This is a developing story, check back later for more details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
