When to see August's supermoons and rare blue moon
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
Space
SpaceX launches powerful internet satellite for EchoStar
Making only its seventh flight, the triple-core Falcon Heavy put on a spectacular overnight show with dramatic side-by-side booster landings.
How the U.S. seeks to militarize outer space
Space, once the final frontier, could one day become the next battlefield. Through DARPA, the Pentagon's defense research agency, Lockheed Martin has secured a contract to develop a nuclear-powered spacecraft named "Draco." Jaganath Sankaran, assistant professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, joined CBS News to discuss the future of armed conflict.
UFO whistleblower: Nonhuman "biologics" found
Former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower David Grusch told House lawmakers Wednesday that he had interviewed government officials who had direct knowledge of aircraft with "nonhuman" origins, and that so-called "biologics" were recovered from some craft. Grusch, who served for 14 years as an intelligence officer in the Air Force and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, appeared before the House Oversight Committee's national security subcommittee alongside two former fighter pilots who had firsthand experience with unidentified aerial phenomena.
House Oversight Committee to hold UFO hearing
A whistleblower is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding what it knows about "non-human intelligence." A House subcommittee will hold a hearing regarding "unidentified anomalous phenomena" -- also known as UFOs. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview of what to expect at the hearing.
37 swarming boulders spotted near asteroid hit by NASA spacecraft
NASA said that redirecting an asteroid could lead to "a cluster of threatening boulders heading in our direction."
Norah O'Donnell interviews Peggy Whitson
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with astronaut Peggy Whitson about the future of commercial space flight, her latest mission with Axiom Space, and how she overcame rejection from NASA to become America's most experienced astronaut.
Peggy Whitson on her record-breaking career
Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced astronaut, sat down with Norah O'Donnell to discuss her inspirations and her extraordinary career in an upcoming episode of "Person to Person" on CBS News Streaming. Here is a preview.
Radio blackouts could occur at Earth's poles after "cannibal" space event
The blackouts could come days after a series of plasma clouds burst from the sun, which triggered a minor solar radiation storm.
India launches spacecraft in 2nd attempt to land on the moon's surface
It was a "text-book launch" for the rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on its lunar mission, with the next big test less than 2 months away.
Viasat reveals potentially major trouble with new broadband satellite
The ViaSat-3 was expected to provide space-based internet access to customers in the western hemisphere starting this summer.
Vulcan rocket's maiden flight delayed in wake of Centaur mishap
The company is implementing a fix to prevent hydrogen leaks like one that destroyed a Centaur upper stage in a test failure.
New images show moon orbiting Earth — from Mars' point of view
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
Webb telescope captures stunning image of nearby stellar nursery
The stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
Professor discusses possible alien technology
A team of Harvard researchers is investigating fragments of what they believe could be alien technology. The pieces were from a meteor that landed in the ocean near Papua New Guinea back in 2014. Professor Avi Loeb, who leads the research team, joins CBS News to explain the findings.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
3 U.S. warships to sail off Venezuela as Trump pushes cartel crackdown
The U.S. is deploying 3 guided-missile destroyers to waters off Venezuela as part of President Trump's effort to combat threats from Latin American cartels.
U.S. and EU flesh out trade commitments under new framework deal
The U.S. and European Union said they have formalized a deal aimed at rebalancing their trade relationship.
Erik Menendez expected to appear virtually for parole board hearing
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.