The Mitchell Race was named for 1st Lt. John Lendrum Mitchell, Jr. who died in France, while flying, during World War I.

Revived after nearly 89 years, the historic Mitchell Trophy Air Race returned with a modern twist as the U.S. Air Force incorporated Agile Combat ...

Check back for live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team launch updates on this page, starting about 2:45 p.m. from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Press Site.

Following a few more ground tests, it will fly over numerous cities around the country. NASA will ask people on the ground if the sound bothered them. If successful, restrictions may be lifted, ...