Probe captures stunning up-close views of Mercury's landscape
A series of images taken by two satellites flying past Mercury captured multiple "tectonic and volcanic curiosities."
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NASA spacecraft captures glowing green dot on Jupiter
Lightning also occurs on other planets. Here's what we know about the lightning strike on Jupiter.
SpaceX launches Indonesian communications satellite
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
How to watch a rare 5-planet alignment this weekend
The planetary alignment will include Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury.
Virgin Galactic's commercial flights prepare for takeoff
"Private astronauts" can soon begin their short trips to space – for just short of half a million dollars. Here's when Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceflights are going to be ready for takeoff.
Spacewalkers install major space station power system upgrade
The solar array upgrade is needed to offset age-related degradation and to provide more power for expanding commercial operations.
NASA rover "postcard" shows Mars during different times of the day
The panoramic postcard shows multiple landmarks on the planet.
Phosphorus detected in ocean on Saturn's moon
The new discovery makes Enceladus' ocean the only one outside of Earth known to contain all six elements needed for life.
Scientists say Saturn moon could support life
Scientists say there's a place in our solar system outside of Earth that has the chemical make-up to potentially support life. Researchers found that Saturn's sixth largest moon -- Enceladus -- has an ocean that contains phosphorus, which is found in human teeth, bones and DNA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss what's next for scientists.
Astronomers capture "bizarre" star explosion warped by gravity
The "very rare" star explosion was so warped that it looked like multiple images in the sky.
SpaceX launches 124 payloads in Monday doubleheader
The second launch of the day also included SpaceX's 200th successful booster landing.
Spacewalkers install new solar blanket on space station
The new roll-out blankets offset age-related degradation to the station's original arrays.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
SpaceX cargo Dragon docks at space station
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
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.
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."
California to take on redistricting plan today, after Texas advances maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
James Dobson, influential conservative Christian leader, dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs and campaigned against abortion and gay rights.
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.
World's oldest living person celebrates her 116th birthday
Britain's Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is celebrating her 116th birthday "at her own pace."
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.