SpaceX caps 2022 with record-setting 61st launch
The year's final SpaceX launch put an Israeli Earth-imaging satellite into orbit.
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Every planet in the solar system visible in rare "planet parade"
The astronomical phenomenon gave skywatchers a good view of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with the naked eye.
Top space highlights of 2022: James Webb Space Telescope, Artemis 1 moon mission and more
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann shares his top three space highlights of 2022.
Can you really blame "Mercury retrograde"?
Mercury retrograde has become a popular explanation for why things here on Earth go wrong. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to an astrologer and an astrophysicist about whether earthlings can blame a planet tens of millions of miles away for what happens to them.
Spacewalkers continue International Space Station power upgrade
The new roll-out solar arrays will help make up for age-related degradation in the International Space Station's original solar wings.
NASA captures "snapshot in time" showing how a star is born
NASA was able to capture a "gallery of objects ranging from small fountains to burbling behemoths" deep in space: "It's like finding buried treasure."
NASA gets "unusually close" look at a black hole devouring a star
The tidal disruption event provided astronomers with an "unprecedented view" of how a corona is formed and evolves.
After 4 years on Mars, NASA lander sends one last selfie, then falls silent
InSight recently sent back one last selfie after four years of exploring the red planet.
Russians assess flightworthiness of damaged Soyuz
The Russians say a replacement Soyuz can be launched if one suffering from a coolant leak is unflightworthy.
Record-setting booster helps launch 54 more Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX pushed reusability to new heights while launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites.
Pentagon office tracking UFO reports has not seen evidence of alien life
But there's no evidence so far of alien life, the Defense Department said Friday.
SpaceX launches NASA water-monitoring satellite
The SWOT satellite will monitor water height around the world to shed light on the impacts of climate change.
Russian engineers continue Soyuz coolant leak assessment
The Russian Soyuz crew ferry ship docked at the International Space Station remains relatively healthy despite a major coolant system leak.
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Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
Russians call off spacewalk to troubleshoot significant Soyuz coolant leak
It's not yet known what caused the leak, or whether the Soyuz is still flight worthy.
Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, will be armed starting Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths
Mississippi's infant mortality rate nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths per 1,000, according to the state Department of Health.
Evidence in lawsuit raises new questions about 9/11 terror attacks
Important questions are being raised about 9/11 as evidence surfaces in a lawsuit against the Saudi government filed by families of the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
SpaceX resets Super Heavy-Starship test flight for tonight after ground systems issues
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Trump responds to Maryland governor's invite to Baltimore
The president also threatened to rethink the federal funding set to aid in replacing the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Ukraine marks Independence Day as Vance says Russia has made "significant concessions"
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
Powerball's 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million for tonight's drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.