# Kennedy space center
Astronauts Quarantined! SpaceX and NASA change launch dates
Kennedy Space Center has been busy as usual, and we are not referencing the very engaging and educational theme park aspect of the business. We are referencing the launch pad, where some of the coolest activities in Titusville are taking place. There has been a lot more focus on space with all of the recent launches happening, however the Crew-4 mission has had a couple of date changes already. The good news is the Axium Space Launch has indeed taken place on April 8th; this historic flight took the first private crew of four to the International Space Station. Originally the Crew-4 was due to launch before the AX-1 and due to timing issues, they traded places on the launch calendar.
NASA + SpaceX Delays Launch!
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraftImage credit with permission: NASA/Joel Kowsky. If you were planning on heading over to Kennedy Space Center at the end of this month to watch SpaceX and NASA carry four Astronauts to the International Space Station on March 30th, you are not alone. This was a super exciting launch we were all looking forward to. On March 18th, it was announced by their website linked below that the March 30th launch will be delayed until at least April 15th, 2022. The initial reasoning is to give additional time in between the Axium Space AX-1 mission and the SpaceX Crew-4 mission. For further details please see the official Axium press release - Axium Targets New Launch Dates.
Returning to the Moon starts now, Mars is next!
Do not look now, but the return to the Moon has begun with some pretty big, yet slow moving steps and an amazing end goal. Over at the Kennedy Space Center the long march has finally started towards the launch pad. Today, March 17th, 2022, the crews have began the journey to the Moon by taking the Artemis I rocket and the Orion Capsule on a grueling 4.4 mile mission to the actual launch pad. While this doesn't seem to be Earth shattering, the Artemis mega moon rocket will be moved at less than 1 mile per hour! The crawler transport does top out at .8 miles per hour which isn't too shabby when you consider the rocket and capsule combine for nearly 6 million pounds and is just over 322 foot long, so there is very little margin for error. NASA has already begun streaming the opening, here on their site - NASA Live | NASA.
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Historic Rocket Launch At Kennedy Space Center
If you have been following the space craze happening right now you may be aware of the rocket launches on Florida's space coast. The Kennedy Space Center has been the hub of all kinds of activity and the good news is you can be a part of the excitement by viewing rocket launches up close and personal. On select dates you can also meet real astronauts as you take in all the cool activities at the space center. January and February were very active, with at times multiple launches per week. Recently on March 3rd, SpaceX took to the sky again and launched Falcon9 with a reoccurring mission; to launch additional Starlink satellites.
Final 2 rocket launch opportunities! Plus meet an Astronaut on the same day at Kennedy Space Center
It’s not every day you are able to have such an amazing and exciting time outdoors in the middle of winter. If you are in the Central Florida area over the next few months and are a fan of space exploration or need a break from theme parks, now may be a good time to visit Kennedy Space Center. These will be the final 2 launches taking place in January. We will provide you some helpful hints and details below and our friends at the space center provided GPS considerations as they have opened a new entrance to the complex. To make it there without a fuss, be sure to input Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Do not use Kennedy Space Center as you will be directed to an incorrect location. They also recommend the use of these co-ordinates - 28o30'56.0"N and 80o40'54"W . If you could follow us here on newsbreak and share this article we sure would appreciate the love.
SONIC BOOM January Launch Updates
Today we talk about some of the recent rocket launches as well as future scheduled events. With the weather in central Florida looking pretty clear it's been outstanding viewing and launch success. Where is the next rocket due to take off and why? This video answers the questions. Please comment below and let us know any thoughts you may have on the recent booming space launches!