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Destination Discovery

Destination Discovery

Discover WUCF’s community guide to space exploration created to bring Central Florida together around NASA’s upcoming missions. Find the best local launch‑viewing spots, learn how the space industry shapes life on the Space Coast, and celebrate UCF’s role as SpaceU.

Destination Discovery is a local public television program presented by WUCF

Artemis: The Next Giant Leap

At Kennedy Space Center, Artemis is shaping the next era of exploration. (7m 14s)

Your Space Place | Mission Astronaut

Step into an interactive journey to train, live, and explore like an astronaut. Ends May 3, 2026. (3m 1s)

Cosmic Kids | Questions for Astronauts: What do you bring for fun?

If you were an Astronaut, what do you think you would bring for fun if you went to outer space? (1m)

UCF Go For Launch! | First Down at the 50 and Go for Launch

The 50-yard line of the UCF football field connects the campus to its space program roots. (2m 21s)

Your Space Place | The Science In Creativity

Nicole Stott discusses the importance of STEAM in education and the impact the arts can have. (2m 19s)

UCF Go For Launch! | Inspiring the Next Generation

Nicole Stott reflects on her alma mater, UCF, and its education within both the arts and sciences. (56s)

UCF Go For Launch! | Space Dust

Physics Professor, Dr. Adrienne Dove, discusses space dust and its impact on exploration. (14m 12s)

Your Space Place | Why is Saturn important to Saturn Elementary?

Saturn Elementary is one of the many schools in Brevard County with a space-related name. (4m 15s)

Your Space Place | Where did "The Eagle Has Landed" come from?

Apollo Elementary is one of the many schools in Brevard County with a space name. (2m 43s)

Your Space Place | What Gemini Means to Gemini Elementary!

Gemini Elementary is one of the many schools in Florida with a space-related name. (6m 2s)

Your Space Place | What an Awesome (Cape) View!

How well can you see rocket launches from your home? (5m 38s)

Your Space Place | How did Mila Elementary in Merritt Island get its name?

Mila Elementary is one of the many schools in Brevard County with a space-related name. (3m 7s)

Your Space Place | Freedom 7 Elementary Honors Its History!

Freedom 7 Elementary has a long history in celebrating space with Alan Shepard. (3m 25s)

Your Space Place | Columbia Elementary Will Never Forget

Columbia Elementary encourage their students to remember the history of the Columbia shuttle. (7m 56s)

Your Space Place | Atlantis Elementary Dares to Dream!

Atlantis Elementary strives to show their students the importance of the space program. (6m 40s)

Your Space Place | A Clever Endeavour? Endeavour Elementary Thinks So!

Have you met an astronaut? Students at Endeavour Elementary A Community Partnership School have! (5m 21s)

Your Space Place | Space for Art at the Orlando Science Center

Former astronaut Nicole Stott shares the Orlando Science Center exhibit, Space for Art. (3m)

Florida Road Trip | Memorials and Memories at Kennedy Space Center

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Memorials across Titusville and KSC pay tribute to the sacrifices of those put space in reach. (3m 25s)

Florida Road Trip | Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Program

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Take a journey through the history of Kennedy Space Center. (4m 24s)

Florida Road Trip | Kennedy Space Center Remembers Apollo 1

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The Apollo 1 tragedy marked a turning point in NASA’s journey to the moon. (9m 49s)

Florida Road Trip | How Project Gemini Changed Spaceflight Forever

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Project Gemini was one of NASA's and Kennedy Space Center's most pivotal space programs. (2m 45s)

Florida Road Trip | Explore Florida Space History

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Take a journey through the history of Kennedy Space Center. (4m 4s)

UCF Go For Launch! | Space Tourism

Dr. Amy Gregory of Rosen College talks about the hospitality challenges of space tourism. (7m 5s)

UCF Go For Launch!| Dr. Alexander Cartwright

Dr. Alexander Cartwright discusses UCF’s role in building the future of space exploration. (2m 27s)

Moon Memories | We Would've Paid

Retired NASA employees and contractors share how they didn’t work a day in their lives. (1m 45s)

Moon Memories | Watching Launches

Locals share their memories of the incredible experience watching launch after launch. (1m 36s)

Moon Memories | Signature on the Moon

Retired Part Inspector, Elizabeth Muchow, tells the story of what she was able to leave on the moon. (1m 10s)

Moon Memories | Photo From Gus

Retired NASA engineer, John Tribe, tells a story about a memento the late Gus Grissom left behind. (51s)

Moon Memories | Partying with Astronauts

A hotelier and retired space employees share what it was like when the astronauts came to visit. (1m 45s)

Moon Memories | NASA Management

Retired Launch Director discusses what it was like managing teams working to get man to the moon. (1m 35s)

Moon Memories | Looking at the Moon

Retired NASA workers and contractors share their first thoughts when they look up at the moon. (1m 45s)

Moon Memories | Late for Launch

Retired NASA engineer, John Tribe, tells a story of being late for work, on a day of a launch. (1m 30s)

Moon Memories | Ideal Launch Location

Historians and retired NASA workers explain why the Spacecoast is an ideal choice for launches. (1m 51s)

Moon Memories | Hard Times at Home

Outside of working for a moon landing there were more challenges for NASA employees and contractors. (2m 4s)

Moon Memories | DS Award

Retired NASA executive tells the story of preventing Neil Armstrong from taking a nasty spill. (1m 39s)

Moon Memories | Being a Woman at NASA

Elizabeth Muchow shares her time working on the lunar module for Apollo 11. (1m 55s)

Moon Memories | A Tragic Reminder

Retired NASA engineer shares about the difficulty of returning to work after the Apollo 1 fire. (1m 4s)

Moon Memories | Astronaut Autographs

Hotelier Harris Rosen shares a story about a priceless present from the men who walked on the moon. (1m 20s)

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