Telescope discovers record-breaking galactic space laser
The megamaser, named Nkalakatha, was discovered by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.
International Space Station
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.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth with Russians
An American astronaut hitched a ride back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts despite tensions between the countries. Mark Vande Hei spent a record 355 days at the International Space Station.
Commercial station visit rescheduled
The flight is the first of up to two NASA-sanctioned "private astronaut missions" per year to space station.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
U.S.-Russia relations aboard ISS
Despite tensions between the United States and Russia on Earth, cooperation continues in space. But Mark Strassmann reports Russia's longterm commitment to the International Space Station is in question.
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.
NASA pressing ahead with critical moon rocket test
NASA faces tough schedule with moon rocket test, private astronaut launch and space station crew rotations.
Spacewalkers carry out repairs and maintenance
Major objectives accomplished, but engineers assessing an unexpected water buildup in one astronaut's helmet
Russia launches crew to space station
Russia launched 3 cosmonauts aboard a Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station in the country's first space launch since the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's space agency has since cut ties with international partners in response to economic sanctions. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the launch and how political relationships on Earth are impacting missions in space.
Cosmonauts launched to space station as NASA chief touts cooperation with Russia
The launch clears the way for an American astronaut to return to Earth on March 30 aboard another Russian spacecraft.
NASA astronaut sets new single-flight duration record
Mark Vande Hei passes Scott Kelly's single-flight record on the way to setting a new mark for longest U.S. flight.
Russian filmmaker shoots movie in space
A Russian film director and actress are headed to the International Space Station to shoot scenes for the first movie filmed in outer space. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with a Russian film historian about the latest Russia vs. U.S. chapter of the decades old “Space Race.”
SpaceX Crew-3 heads to space
Four astronauts — three Americans and one German — are on their way to the International Space Station. Their SpaceX rocket blasted off in Florida Wednesday night and the crew is set to spend the next six months living roughly 250 miles above Earth. Mark Strassmann has the details.
NASA continues to work with Russia on space station
Despite internet rumors, NASA says astronaut Mark Vande Hei will come home as planned aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
U.S. astronauts needle Russian space chief in war of words
Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly hit a nerve with Russian space chief Dmitry Rogozin in wake of Ukraine invasion.
Ukraine crisis escalates across Russian space program
The director of the Russian space program severs commercial ties with the West; space station operations continue normally for now.
U.S.-Russian space station cooperation continues despite crisis
Despite the Ukraine crisis, U.S. and Russian space station engineers continue working together.
4.4 million galaxies are visible in this new map of the night sky
The researchers captured 3,500 hours of observations — enough data to fill 20,000 laptops.
Sanctions on Russia raise questions about space station
President Biden says new sanctions will degrade Russia's aerospace industry, "including their space program."
NASA's new "NACHOS" instrument could help predict volcanic eruptions
NACHOS is a pint-sized powerhouse dedicated to observing trace gases that can be harbingers of volcanic activity.
Cygnus cargo ship heads for space station
The cargo run is the second this year for the space station after a Russian flight earlier this week.
International Space Station to crash into the Pacific in 2031, NASA says
NASA plans to bring the International Space Station down into an uninhabited part of the Pacific Ocean called Point Nemo when its decades in orbit are done.
SpaceX rocket brings gifts to astronauts
SpaceX launched a Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station on Tuesday carrying supplies, equipment, and holiday gifts for the crew. It was SpaceX's 31st and final Falcon 9 rocket launch of 2021. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
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.
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Gaza ceasefire in effect, Israel says, as hostage release countdown begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
Deadly blast rips through military explosives facility in Tennessee, 19 still missing
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
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Government shutdown live updates as Vought says reductions in force "have begun"
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
Clinton and Rice commend Trump on MidEast peace deal, discuss path forward
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a discussion of the Israel-Hamas deal as the ceasefire begins in Gaza.
Melania Trump working with Putin to reunite Ukrainian children with families
First Lady Melania Trump said there were plans to reunite more Ukrainian children with their families soon.
Flight delays persist at some airports as government shutdown continues
Travelers within the U.S. could experience flight delays as weather problems, air traffic controller shortages persist.
Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.
Trump threatens to jack up tariffs on China over rare-earth controls
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
Girl's remains identified 14 years after massive tsunami in Japan
The disaster killed 15,900 people, with 2,520 people still listed as missing as of the end of February, according to the National Police Agency.