Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to edge of space

It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.

• May 31

What to know about SpaceX's satellite launch

On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite into medium-Earth orbit. SpaceX experienced some launch hiccups earlier this week and the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for an investigation. Micah Maidenberg, a space reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Plus, Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reflect on their unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station.

• May 30
• 04:23

Watch: SpaceX rocket launches GPS

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a GPS III-7 navigation satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday. Here's how we covered it on "CBS News 24/7."

• May 30
• 01:42

Astronomers' hunt for elusive "Planet Nine" takes surprising twist

U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches.

• May 29

What's next for Starship after 9th test?

The ninth test flight of SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launched Tuesday from Texas, but it wasn't all smooth flying. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.

• May 28
• 04:03

Mysterious object spotted in our galaxy is emitting X-rays and radio waves

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in our Milky Way, which is emitting X-rays and radio waves at the same time.

• May 28

SpaceX Starship's test flight fail

SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship lost contact and went down in flames on its ninth test flight Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen has more updates.

• May 28
• 03:52

SpaceX Starship's test flight fails

SpaceX's Super-Heavy Starship failed after launching, exploding and losing control during the program's ninth test flight. CBS News' Jason Allen has more from Dallas.

• May 28
• 02:40

SpaceX loses contact with its Starship

Elon Musk's SpaceX confirms that it lost contact with its Starship rocket as it made its approach to come down in the Indian Ocean. CBS News' Jason Allen and Bill Harwood have more details.

• May 27
• 06:43

SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship lifts off

SpaceX's 400-foot-tall Super Heavy-Starship lifted off for its ninth test flight on Tuesday evening from Boca Chica, Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.

• May 27
• 04:40

SpaceX to test Starship rocket

Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket on a ninth test flight on Tuesday night. The last two tests broke apart, sending debris hurling back to Earth. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the details.

• May 27
• 04:05

In latest test flight, SpaceX loses contact with its Starship

After back-to-back Starship upper stage failures, SpaceX on Tuesday again launched the world's most powerful rocket, but faced new problems.

• May 28

Strauss waltz to be beamed into space to mark his 200th birthday

The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra performs it.

• May 25

NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil

The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.

• May 21

Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars

Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.

• May 20

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