World Space Week welcomed with successful SpaceX satellite launch

Falcon 9 Rocket launching from Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday, Oct. 6. Courtesy: SpaceX Twitter. After weeks of scratched launches due to Florida’s unpredictable weather patterns, SpaceX celebrated another successful Starlink launch into space on its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The rocket launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at

South Florida saw the Northern Lights during a “severe” solar storm

Northern Lights – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Krissanapong Wongsawarng On Friday, the first of perhaps several geomagnetic storms hit the world, giving South Florida residents a unique opportunity to see the Northern Lights. Social media images displayed the vibrant colors visible in the skies over South Florida. The weather service for the nation Photos

The First Commercial Airline Departed From Florida 110 Years Ago

Birthplace of Pan American World Airways airline company in Key West, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Michael Gordon The Sunshine State, Florida is a great spot to party over spring break or just kick back in the sun. However, the state also boasts an unexpected history of firsts in flying. In the annals of aviation

An earthquake in Florida? Questionable but science gives way

Earthquake occurred near Merritt Island, home to Kennedy Space Center (Pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — NaughtyNut Understandably, Floridians were dubious when they learned that Wednesday night’s earthquake occurred off the east coast. On Florida’s Space Coast, sonic booms, tremendous rumblings that can be heard almost 40 miles away when large rockets take off, and trailing

After tornadoes were detected in North Florida and Georgia, Miami is once again at risk of tornadoes

Flooded street after tornadoes and gusts of wind in Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina On Monday, there was a fresh risk of severe weather in South Florida, including gusty gusts, hail, and maybe a tornado. The Miami and Florida Keys regions were under a tornado watch for a portion of Sunday,