Space

Chinese ambitions to surpass the United States — quite literally to reach the stars — are at the center of a modern-day "Space Race." Over the past several years, China has sought to return humans to the Moon by 2030, having developed prototypes of the necessary rocket, space shuttle, lunar lander, rover, and surface exploration […]

By Jeff DeWit As a proud American and loyal longtime supporter of President Donald J. Trump, I can say without hesitation that his second term is off to a very successful start. Among many things since taking office, President Trump has improved national security, made the world a safer place by ending wars around the […]

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Florida Sen. Ashley Moody are leading a bicameral effort to accelerate the modernization of Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 37, a critical heavy-lift launch pad currently sitting inactive because of outdated infrastructure. Space Launch Complex 37 was used during the Apollo program beginning in the 1960s and included launches […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to encourage greater investment in space exploration facilities. This would drive innovation and secure America's leadership in space exploration. Named the "Secure U.S. Leadership in Space" Act, Rep. Dunn's bill specifically allows state and local government investment in spaceports and related infrastructure to qualify as approved activity […]

In a recent interview with The Floridian, Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) discussed space exploration efforts in his congressional district. He said that we are in a "space race" with China and that winning it is crucial. "We could not be happier with what Elon Musk is doing, let alone Jeff Bezos, and so many other […]

Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) is introducing bipartisan legislation to bring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) headquarters to Florida. Naturally, as the bill's name, the "CAPE Canaveral Act," suggests, NASA would be relocated to the Cape Canaveral area, which is represented in Congress by Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL). Ironically, Rep. Haridopolos is not one […]

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) have shared their support for moving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) headquarters from Washington D.C. to Cape Canaveral, Florida, where NASA conducts launches. As NASA considers a new facility to call home, Sens. Scott and Moody believe relocation to the Sunshine State is not only […]

Trump Reverses Biden's Venezuelan Oil Policy, Revokes Oil Licenses From Maduro Pressure is mounting on Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro as US President Donald Trump has cancelled former President Joe Biden’s Venezuelan oil export licenses. President Trump’s license cancellation...READ MORE   Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "Massie wears a debt clock, he is the @FlavorFlav of Congress." Rep. Anna […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) hosted a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on the Artemis space program and future missions with George Washington University's Dr. Scott Pace and Purdue's Dan Dumbacher. With the Artemis program, NASA intends to put humans back on the Moon for longer-term study, hoping to establish a precedent for manned missions to […]

Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) announced his appointment as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, which is part of the broader House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The House Science and Technology Committee was first formed in 1958 as the Science and Astronautics Committee in response to the Soviet Union's launch of […]

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome.  Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thanked Trump for leading the Iron Dome initiative, construction of which is set to begin immediately. President Trump has previously claimed he would lead […]

A coalition of US Senators and Members of the House of Representatives have filed the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2024 to incentivize investment in the American space industry.  Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the bill in the Senate while Representatives Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) […]

  Washington, D.C.- US Senators for Florida Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are sparing no time in this sweltering summer congressional session. Together, the two senators sponsored and cosponsored a total of four different bills on July 11, 2023. Both have led or participated in nearly one hundred different pieces of legislation in the months […]

NASA’s latest space-exploration mission is postponed once again after VP Kamala Harris commended the Artemis 1 operation earlier this week. The $4.1 billion dollar operation is raising eyebrows as it nears a one-week delay from its original launch date. The Artemis I rocket launch was postponed early on Saturday due to recurring fuel tank leak […]

According to a recent Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) press release, the Congressman alongside Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) have sent a letter advocating for the usage of Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as the “permanent location for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Training and Readiness Command […]

Despite discouraging poll numbers, VP Kamala Harris (D) has enjoyed being at the center of the public spotlight.  Now, YouTube has just announced a new kids' program, starring none other than VP Harris. The Floridian previously reported damning data that proved Harris to be the most unpopular Vice President in 50 years.  Along with former […]