Historical Events tagged with "florida"

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Sports & Recreation

Jimmie Johnson ties NASCAR championship record

November 20th, 2016 8 years ago

Jimmie Johnson won his seventh NASCAR Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway, equaling the record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. The race was fiercely competitive, showcasing Johnson's skill and resilience throughout the season. This victory solidified Johnson's legacy in the sport, marking a significant moment in NASCAR history.

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Space Exploration

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Mission Launch

September 8th, 2016 8 years ago

NASA launched the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to explore asteroid 101955 Bennu. The mission aims to collect samples from the asteroid, helping to understand the early solar system's formation. OSIRIS-REx will rendezvous with Bennu and return the samples to Earth in 2023. This ambitious project demonstrates NASA's commitment to advancing space exploration and planetary science.

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Crime & Law

Deadly Attack at Orlando Gay Nightclub

June 12th, 2016 8 years ago

A gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, resulting in the deaths of 49 civilians and injuring 58 others. The shooting occurred in the early hours of June 12, during a Latin Night event at the venue. The attacker, Omar Mateen, was killed in a confrontation with police after a three-hour standoff, marking one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.

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Accidents & Tragedies

SS El Faro Sinks During Hurricane Joaquin

October 1st, 2015 9 years ago

The American cargo vessel SS El Faro, carrying 33 crew members, sank after navigating directly into the eyewall of Hurricane Joaquin. The vessel, which was en route from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico, lost power and succumbed to the storm's fury. Despite efforts to communicate distress, contact was ultimately lost, and a search operation was launched.

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Space Exploration

Launch of Orion's Exploration Flight Test-1

December 5th, 2014 10 years ago

NASA's Orion spacecraft was launched on a test flight aiming to demonstrate crucial systems for future deep space exploration missions. The spacecraft, atop a Delta IV Heavy rocket, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a mission lasting approximately four hours. Orion's key objective was to collect data on its performance during various phases of flight, including reentry, a vital step for its anticipated human missions to the Moon and beyond. This successful launch marked a significant milestone in NASA's Journey to Mars initiative.

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Space Exploration

NASA launches the MAVEN probe to Mars

November 18th, 2013 11 years ago

NASA successfully launched the MAVEN probe towards Mars to study its atmosphere and climate. The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft was designed to gather data on how the Martian environment has lost much of its atmosphere, providing insight into the planet's habitability. Launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, MAVEN was set to arrive at Mars in September 2014 after a ten-month journey, aiming to help scientists understand the planet's meteorological history.

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Space Exploration

X-37B Spaceplane Completes Record Orbital Mission

June 16th, 2012 12 years ago

The Boeing X-37B spaceplane successfully returned to Earth after an extensive 469-day mission that was classified. This mission underscores the advanced capabilities of the U.S. Air Force's space technology and the ongoing exploration of reusable spacecraft. The X-37B, launched on December 11, 2010, took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and conducted experiments and tests that remained undisclosed due to their classified nature. Its return marked a significant milestone in military space operations, showcasing the effectiveness of robotic spacecraft.

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Space Exploration

SpaceX Dragon 1 Docks with International Space Station

May 25th, 2012 12 years ago

SpaceX's Dragon 1 became the first commercial spacecraft to successfully rendezvous and berth with the International Space Station (ISS). Launched on May 22, 2012, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Dragon 1 delivered cargo to the station, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The successful docking demonstrated the capabilities of private companies to support NASA's missions and further the exploration of space.

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Space Exploration

SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Makes Historic ISS Visit

May 22nd, 2012 12 years ago

The SpaceX COTS Demo Flight 2 successfully launched the Dragon capsule aboard a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. Lift-off occurred from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking the first commercial mission to deliver supplies to the ISS. This flight showcased the capabilities of private space companies in supporting manned space exploration initiatives.

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