Glynn Lunney, NASA's 4th flight director, has died at 84
Lunney was considered one of NASA's brightest flight controllers, bringing calm expertise to space operations.
Space
Biden to nominate Bill Nelson to lead NASA
Nelson has broad experience in space legislation and would bring an insider's knowledge to the NASA helm.
First known interstellar visitor likely a pancake-shaped planet shard
At first, researchers debated heavily if the mysterious object, named 'Oumuamua, was an asteroid or a comet — and some believed it could be an alien artifact.
NASA reveals first sounds of Perseverance rover driving on Mars
Perseverance has beamed back the first ever audio recordings of a rover driving across the Martian surface.
Test firing of NASA moon rocket sets stage for maiden flight
A successful test will clear the way for the rocket's maiden flight in NASA's Artemis moon program.
Supermassive black hole found wandering through space
In a galaxy far, far away, there's a supermassive black hole on the move — and scientists aren't sure why.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is arriving on Sunday.
Scientists want to send 335 million sperm and egg samples to the moon
It would take over six times more rockets to transport the samples than it took to build the International Space Station.
NASA names new features on Mars in Navajo language
The Navajo Nation has provided NASA scientists with a list of 50 names to use for new Martian terrain, including words for "strength," "respect" and "perseverance."
SpaceX sends up 60 more Starlink internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 1,265 Starlinks to date with another 60 awaiting launch this weekend. Thousands more are planned.
Meteor over Vermont exploded so "violently," it shook buildings
The fireball released the energy equivalent of 440 pounds of TNT, rattling nearby buildings.
NASA astronaut joins Russian Soyuz crew
Mark Vande Hei's seat was arranged through Houston-based Axiom Space.
Rare meteorite found in U.K. may contain "building blocks of life"
The extraterrestrial rock sample is in such good condition, it's essentially comparable to asteroid samples from recent space missions.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Pentagon mulls speeding process to reinstate troops discharged over COVID vaccine
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Feds charge man who burned U.S. flag outside White House
Federal prosecutors in D.C. filed charges against a veteran who burned an American flag outside the White House, after President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate flag burning.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Exclusive
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Powerball jackpot now an estimated $1 billion for Saturday's drawing
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million.