Rocket launch Coverage

WRAL viewers spot rocket flying across Wednesday night sky heading to ISS

One of our WRAL viewers sent us a picture from Morehead City of a rocket heading to the International Space Station. Other viewers also sent us pictures of the rocket's path across the sky.

Rocket launch from Virginia will be visible from NC Tuesday evening

A rocket launch to the International Space Station will be visible from right here in North Carolina.

Look up Tuesday evening for a rocket launch from Virginia

Forecasted clear skies could make this twilight launch visible from several states.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

Watch live: 3-2-1 launch ! 🚀 First ever 3D-printed rocket scheduled to launch at 2 p.m.

For the first time in history, a rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts was poised to blast off Wednesday afternoon on its debut launch.

Historic first launch of 3D printed rocket happens today

A rocket made almost entirely of 3D printed parts was poised to blast off Wednesday on its debut launch.

NASA ready to make history with Deep Space Exploration

It could be another large leap for mankind as the NASA Stennis Space Center is gearing up to make history with Deep Space Exploration.

Look up for a rocket launch from Virginia on Tuesday night

A rocket is scheduled to launch from the Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore during a window from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, Jan 24.. The launch could be visible from the Carolinas to New England.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

'Fireball' seen in NC skies was likely Virginia rocket launch

WRAL viewers in Wilmington and Greenville reported seeing a "fireball" in the skies early Monday morning. It likely wasn't a meteor they saw, but a rocket launch.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Look up Sunday morning for a launch bound for the International Space Station

The launch of a cargo mission to the International Space Station could be visible from the Carolinas to New England states before dawn on Sunday morning.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

VIDEOS: SpaceX rocket visible from NC sky

Viewer videos of SpaceX rocket Falcon 9, which was launched into orbit Saturday evening from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX rocket launch seen from Delco, Columbus County

SpaceX rocket launch seen from Delco in Columbus County. Video taken by Jack Hughes.

Artemis Launch postponed due to fuel leak, weather

The long awaited launch was scrubbed due to a fuel leak and an engine problem as well as weather.

NASA Capstone mission launches to moon

NASA's Capstone mission has launched to the moon. The 59-foot-tall spacecraft lifted off from a launchpad along the eastern coast of New Zealand lifted shortly before 6 a.m.

NASA launches first rocket from commercial spaceport in Australia

NASA successfully launched its first rocket from a commercial spaceport in Australia on Sunday.

SpaceX launches satellite into orbit

SpaceX launched a spy satellite into orbit this morning for the U.S. government from Vandenburg Space Force Base in California.

SpaceX celebrates successful launch

SpaceX launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, Florida early this morning carrying 53 Starlink satellites into low-earth orbit.

SpaceX launches dozens of satellites into orbit

SpaceX launches 46 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida into low-Earth orbit.

Virgin Galactic crews prepare for historic space launch

"My mission statement is to turn the dream of space travel into a reality - for my grandchildren, for your grandchildren, for everyone," wrote Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson on Twitter just hours before the historic launch.

Rocket launch visible from Outer Banks

NASA launched a four-stage, Black Brant XII sounding rocket from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. (Video courtesy: Dan Whittaker)

SpaceX launch a success after weather delay

Two NASA astronauts and two international crew members are on-board the spacecraft bound for the international space station.

Viewer pics: SpaceX rocket flies over North Carolina

WRAL viewers captured the SpaceX rocket flying to the International Space Station on Friday morning around sunrise.

SpaceX rocket flies over Raleigh skyline

The launch, which was visible over the Raleigh skyline as the sun rose on Friday morning.

SpaceX launch lights up morning sky

Why SpaceX's predawn launch was so visible across the east coast.

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

Blue Origin rocket launches over Texas

It was the 14th mission for the New Shepard program.

Rocket launch in Fla. sparks UFO reports in NC

The launch Friday night of an Atlas V rocket with a spy satellite from Cape Canaveral was visible to some in the Triangle.