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SpaceX launches Axiom crew to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom-1 mission with a crew of four -- the first fully commercial crew to head to the International Space Station. Watch CBS News live coverage of the launch.
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SpaceX launches first private crew to space station
The Axiom-1 flight carries a crew of four private citizens, with a former NASA astronaut as mission commander.
Telescope discovers record-breaking galactic space laser
The megamaser, named Nkalakatha, was discovered by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.
Commercial crew set for historic SpaceX launch to space station
The flight is the first in a series sanctioned by NASA to encourage private-sector development in Earth orbit.
More problems derail NASA moon rocket test
A successful fueling test is required before NASA's new moon rocket can take off on its maiden flight.
Commercial station visit rescheduled
The flight is the first of up to two NASA-sanctioned "private astronaut missions" per year to space station.
Moon rocket fueling test delayed
Engineers will try to complete a practice countdown and fueling test Monday for NASA's huge Artemis moon rocket.
Sound travels much slower on Mars than on Earth, researchers find
On Earth, a high-pitched sound might travel 213 feet — but it will travel just 26 feet on Mars.
NASA starts dress-rehearsal countdown for SLS moon rocket
NASA is expected to set a launch date after evaluating the results of the countdown test.
SpaceX launches 4th low-cost "rideshare" mission
To meet rising demand, SpaceX plans three rideshare missions per year to give small satellites access to space.
Blue Origin launches 6 passengers to edge of space and back
The company has now launched four crewed New Shepard commercial space missions.
Blue Origin launches 4th crewed space flight
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched a crew of six to the edge of space and back, in its fourth flight with people on board. The capsule touched down safely 10 minutes later at its West Texas launch site. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers anchor coverage of the launch with CBS News space consultant William Harwood and Star Harbor senior adviser Alan Ladwig.
Hubble spots oldest and most distant star ever recorded
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
NASA astronaut back on Earth after record flight
Mark Vande Hei credits frequent chats with family, exercise and meditation for staying on an even keel.
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, opening up possible Democratic seat
The ruling comes amid redistricting battles throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Israel says strike that killed journalists targeted a camera used by Hamas
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
Huge dust storm engulfs Phoenix, grounding hundreds of flights
Heavy rain and wind followed the dust storm, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.
2 officers "murdered in cold blood" in Australia, triggering manhunt
The suspect killed a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable, police said. Another detective was shot and was undergoing surgery.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.
Southwest Airlines' upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.