Vulcan rocket blasts off on maiden flight with privately developed moon lander
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine is the first U.S. spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in more than 50 years.
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NASA releases new images of solar system's "most volcanic world"
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
In launch doubleheader, SpaceX puts spaceplane and Starlinks in orbit
SpaceX launches two rockets less than three hours apart to put a military spaceplane and 23 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
Artemis III moon landing likely delayed
NASA's Artemis III crewed moon landing will likely be delayed, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report. The mission was initially planned for late 2024 or early 2025 but is now delayed until December 2025. The watchdog reports it could be pushed back as far as 2027. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the mission.
6 exciting space missions set to launch in 2024
These missions are headed not just to Earth's moon, but moons of Mars and Jupiter — and a pair of asteroids.
When and where to see tonight's Cold Moon, last full moon of 2023
December's full moon, also known as the Cold Moon and Long Night Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday at 7:33 p.m. ET.
The James Webb Space Telescope's continued gifts
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
When and where to see the Ursids, last meteor shower to peak in 2023
NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
"Christmas tree cluster" found glowing green in space
The dazzling green tree with seemingly sparkling blue and white lights was found in the Milky Way and is a formation of young stars – some bigger than the sun.
Blue Origin resumes New Shepard flights after 2022 mishap
The launch was Blue Origin's first since an engine nozzle failed in September 2022, triggering a dramatic in-flight abort.
NASA rover unravels history of massive, 22-mile wide lake on Mars
Perseverance, which landed on Mars in 2021, has been exploring the planet for signs of ancient life.
SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch to put military spaceplane in orbit
SpaceX tentatively plans to make another attempt to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket and a less-powerful Falcon 9 on Tuesday.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
Hurricane Erin could bring "life-threatening" surf, rip currents to East Coast
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents
Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations, East Coast beach closures
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.
DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is sole suspect in murders of daughters
Travis Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters, whose bodies were found near a campground in central Washington.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to dismiss criminal charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador only to be brought back to face smuggling charges — asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment.
Nebraska governor announces plan for immigrant detention center
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
6 severed heads found on road with message about revenge
Messages are often left on victims' bodies by cartels seeking to threaten their rivals or punish behavior they claim violates their rules.
Fiery bus crash kills dozens of migrants just deported back to Afghanistan by Iran
Seventy-six people were killed in a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants just deported by Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan, officials say.