Rebooting in Titusville
Lockheed Martin’s new Orion sub-assembly plant at the former U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame is slated to open summer of 2021. August 4–Lockheed in 2019 won a NASA contract to build the Orion capsules, creating the need for expansion. 14 analyst, engineering and technician job openings are currently listed for Lockheed’s KSC location. Lockheed has… [Continue Reading]
Ingenuity – the Aptly Named Mars Helicopter
July 28, 2020 – When NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station this week, a 4 lb (1.8 kilogram) super-duper, innovative miniature flying machine will be riding along. It’s name is Ingenuity—and it’s a marvel of engineering. Ingenuity is designed to be the first aircraft to attempt controlled flight on… [Continue Reading]
Look Up, Look Down, There Are Wonders to Behold
During the warm summer months, the waters of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon come alive. When the night creatures cooperate, you can get a real show from the bioluminescent plankton (single-celled microorganisms called dinoflagellates). If you really want to get technical, the eerie light is the result of oxidation of a light-producing substance (luciferin)… [Continue Reading]
Florida Named A Bicycle Friendly State
July 9, 2020 – As an official Florida Trail Town, Titusville is a major hub in Florida bicycling and the city takes pride in the recent announcement that Florida has been named the 10th most Bicycle Friendly State in America by the League of American Bicyclists for 2019. Titusville is where three major Florida trails… [Continue Reading]
Aerospace Thrives in Titusville
July 6 — Lockheed Martin has a significant presence in north Brevard and it’s growing. The 58,000 sq ft. building which once housed the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame will be renovated and will be used in the assembly of the Orion spacecraft, the capsule Lockheed is building for NASA’s upcoming moon missions. Located at… [Continue Reading]
Photo Opportunities in North Brevard
Brevard County Florida is a wonderful place for folks who love taking photos! This article will focus on the north part of the county starting with perhaps the most obvious location – the beach! Playalinda Beach is an incredible undeveloped seashore area. If you’re looking for… [Continue Reading]
Gators and Florida Just Go Together
May 22, 2020 – Everybody misses the big guys. Those gators with the big hungry mouths have always been a Florida attraction. And it looks like our local Titusville area residents and guests are once again invited to see them. Gatorland and Jungle Adventures have re-opened. So has Airboat Rides at Midway (with one-hour Eco… [Continue Reading]
Cycling To Fun, For Health, Or Off To Work
Friday, May 15, 2020, is National Bike to Work Day. In Titusville, cycling trails are a big deal, with three converging trails right here. Titusville is the only place that the Coast to Coast Trail (250 miles across Florida), the St Johns River to Sea Trail (a 260 mile loop trail through 5 counties) and… [Continue Reading]
Launch From Here, U.S. – Yeah!
April 17, 2020 – On May 27th, two veteran U.S. Astronauts will have the honor of once again launching into space aboard an American rocket from American soil. This target launch date is the first U.S. crewed mission since the retirement of Space Shuttle in 2011. NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, who have… [Continue Reading]
Looking FORWARD, Looking UP
Meet the newest graduates of Astronaut training. Selected for training in 2017, these 11 exceptional men and women were chosen from a pool of more than 18,000 applicants. The graduates become part of a elite group of 48 astronauts currently eligible for space flight assignments. The new graduates may be assigned to missions destined for… [Continue Reading]