Good morning, Melbourne.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle — designed to service satellites — today from Cape Canaveral at 5:15 p.m. The mission will be the first private in-space satellite repair using dual robotic arms supplied by the Naval Research Lab and DARPA.

SpaceX’s 13th Starship test flight was scrubbed on Thursday at South Texas after engine issues, affecting the ongoing buildup on Florida’s Space Coast.

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman pledged $500,000 over five years to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to support STEM education + inspire future space talent.

Physicist Professor Brian Cox will bring his immersive live show Emergence to the King Center in Melbourne on Monday, Nov.

23 with tickets starting at $229—part of his world tour running from Nov. 2026 through May 2027.

Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Tim Bobanic partnered with Supply Zone for Teachers to host drop-off sites for back-to-school donations from June 22 to July 10 & the Brevard Schools Foundation will supply about 2,000 backpacks to disadvantaged public school students.

The Brevard County Supervisor of Elections office partnered with Supply Zone for Teachers (back-to-school drive) from June 22 to July 10 to collect school supplies for disadvantaged students.

The annual effort provided nearly 2,000 backpacks (for families in need) in Melbourne.

Brevard Schools Foundation will offer the new David W.

Matte Scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend Florida public universities. Applications open in January 2027 so one student will receive $1,250 each year for four years — a gift from David W. Matte.

A 25-year dune restoration project in Brevard is shielding homes, wildlife & tourism from storms and rising seas, as officials work to ensure long-term coastal safety for local communities.

OpenTable released its list of Brevard's most-booked restaurants today at 5:01 a.m. on Tuesday.

The rankings—based on online reservations and feedback—highlight local favorites such as Chart House in Melbourne, Boardwalk Bar in Indialantic, and Djon's Steak and Lobster House in Melbourne Beach.

July Meeting — Books & Brews Brevard Book Club

2-4 p.m. — Bugnutty Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed book discussion with fellow literature lovers over craft beers.

Cocoa Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown

5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Family-friendly event — Experience the thrill of a fierce baseball rivalry between the Cocoa Tailgators and Sardines.

Ladies Arcade Night

6:30-8 p.m. — Arcade Monsters Melbourne — $20 entry — Relive the joy of gaming while meeting new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

MMB Concert Band: An Evening of POPS

Evening Concert — 6-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of pops featuring music from Billy Joel and the movie “Rocky.”

WWE NXT Live

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Tickets from $47 — Experience high-octane wrestling excitement with WWE NXT Live.