Author: Ken Kremer

Watch for Ken’s continuing onsite coverage of NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and more space and mission reports direct from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Stay tuned here for Ken's continuing Earth and Planetary science and human spaceflight news. Dr. Kremer is a research scientist and journalist based in the KSC area, active in outreach and interviewed regularly on TV and radio about space topics. Ken’s photos are for sale and he is available for lectures and outreach events.

NASA Artemis II Rocket Rollout to Kennedy Space Center Launchpad on 17 Jan 2026 Ahead of Historic Lunar Flyby by 4 Astronauts: Photos

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER PRESS SITE, FL –  NASA’s Artemis II SLS Orion rocket destined to carry the first humans to the Moon on a history making mission as soon as early February was rolled out to launchpad 39B on 17 Jan 2026 over 12 hours stretching from dawn to dusk The rollout of the 11-million-pound Artemis II SLS/Orion rocket integrated

Ken Kremer Live Interview WESH 2 NBC News Orlando about Busy Period of Crew-11 Astronaut Medical Evacuation, Artemis II Launch Status and New NASA Leadership: Video

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER PRESS SITE, FL –  I was interviewed live by WESH 2 NBC News Orlando on Jan. 14 about a very busy period right now for NASA with the NASA SpaceX Crew-11 early undocking and medical evacuation today from the International Space Station (ISS) of a Crew Dragon with an ailing astronaut, a NASA Artemis II human Moon

‘Bittersweet’ Farewell Message from NASA astronaut Mike Fincke As Crew 11 Bids Farwell to ISS After Astronaut Medical Issue Requires Early Earth Return

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL –  NASA astronaut Mike Fincke of Crew 11 posted a ‘Bittersweet’ Farewell Message (see below) – as the 4 person astronaut team ready to bid farewell to the ISS International Space Station early due to an unexpected and serious astronaut medical illness condition that requires early return to Earth for more detailed evaluation and diagnosis on the

Beautiful Pre-Sunset SpaceX Starlink 6-96 Mission Blastoff With Ocean Going Reflecting Cruise Ship and Beachgoers at Jetty Park: Photos

JETTY PARK BEACH/PORT CANAVERAL, FL – Spectators were treated to a beautiful pre-sunset blastoff Friday later afternoon, Jan. 9, when SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at last after several hours of delays on another Starlink mission as it soared over Jetty Park beach and pier populated by many beachgoers frolicking in the Atlantic ocean waves and as  multiple cruise

Ken Kremer Live Interview on Fox 35 Orlando About Cancelled Spacewalk and Crew-11 Astronaut Ailment on ISS Could Cause Early Return Home: Video

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL –  On Jan. 8 I was interviewed live on Fox 35 Orlando regarding the sudden and unexpected serious ‘medical situation’ ailing a Crew-11 astronaut on board the International Space Station – that forced NASA to cancel a spacewalk planned for today and potentially may cause an unprecedented early return of the entire 4 person crew to Earth

Ken Kremer Interviewed by WESH 2 NBC News Orlando about Upcoming NASA SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to ISS now entering Final Years

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL –  I was interviewed by WESH 2 NBC News Orlando about NASAs upcoming Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as the orbiting science outpost enters its final five years or so of operating life. We also discussed NASAs plans about what comes next after the ISS is retired – namely commercial space stations Crew-12 is