NASA assesses Webb telescope's performance
It will take two days to tension the sunshade, which is the size of a tennis court.
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NASA begins unfurling critical sunshade on Webb space telescope
Deploying the sunshade is crucial to its ability to look back toward the birth of the cosmos.
Space telescope faces major test as sunshade deployment begins
It will take about five days to deploy the James Webb Space Telescope's fragile sunshade in a complex and high-risk procedure.
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NASA launches $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope: "It's a great day for planet Earth"
It's the most expensive science probe ever built — a $10 billion effort to explore the origins of the universe.
Astronomers discover record-breaking group of "rogue planets"
It's the largest number of the mysterious cosmic nomads ever discovered.
Comet Leonard lights up the night sky this Christmas
Leonard is the most anticipated and dazzling comet of the year.
Extraordinary challenges ahead for Webb space telescope
The world's largest space telescope, folded up to fit in a rocket, will have to unfurl itself like a high-tech origami — and that's just the beginning.
Christmas Day launch confirmed for space telescope
After a one-day delay to assess threatening weather, the Webb telescope is on track for launch Saturday.
SpaceX faced COVID-19 outbreak, health records show
Rocket builder says that the more than 100 employees who tested positive were infected outside of work.
SpaceX launches supplies and holiday presents for space station crew
SpaceX's 31st Falcon 9 launch this year set a new record for the California rocket builder.
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas Day
Mission managers will take another look at the forecast Wednesday to confirm a December 25 launch.
$10 billion space telescope promises deepest look yet into universe
Years behind schedule and billions over budget, the James Webb Space Telescope promises an astronomical revolution.
NASA recording of Jupiter's largest moon sounds like R2-D2
Researchers also revealed a dazzling new image from Jupiter that looks "like a Van Gogh painting."
SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets from both coasts in one day
SpaceX's end-of-year launch surge was highlighted by Falcon 9 launches from both coasts Saturday.
How to watch the Cold Moon — the last full moon of the year
The longest — and last — full moon of the year can be seen at 11:59 p.m. EST.
FEMA suspends employees who signed letter blasting Trump-era changes, sources say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has suspended more than 20 employees who signed an open letter criticizing the agency, multiple sources told CBS News.
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
SpaceX launches giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket on critical test flight
SpaceX launched its huge Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday, chalking up what appeared to be a remarkably successful test flight in the wake of three back-to-back failures earlier this year.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board, analysts say
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
Florida could be next big target for GOP redistricting before 2026 elections
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
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Texas man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats outside ICE facility
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia docs, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether former FBI officials mishandled documents that were found in a burn bag, a source told CBS News.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.