Space launch and lunar rover sighting
A Japanese billionaire has arrived for a stay on the International Space Station, and China's lunar rover spotted a cube-like object on the surface of the moon. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
International Space Station
Russians launch Japanese billionaire on visit to space station
Yusaku Maezawa's 12-day visit to the ISS will be the first by paying "space tourists" in more than a decade, but it's just a warm-up act for his planned moon shot with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Space station's orbit adjusted to dodge debris from old U.S. rocket
The debris avoidance maneuver comes amid heightened concern about space debris following a controversial Russian weapons test.
Spacewalkers replace space station antenna after debris scare caused delay
The astronauts originally planned to carry out the spacewalk Tuesday, but NASA ordered a delay to fully evaluate possibly threatening space debris.
NASA spacewalk delayed due to debris threat
A scheduled spacewalk outside the International Space Station to fix a bad antenna was postponed after NASA said the risk of astronauts being struck by debris was too high.
NASA reschedules spacewalk due to possible risk from space debris
An overnight "debris notification" prompted NASA to delay the spacewalk. It wasn't immediately clear if the alert was linked to a recent Russian weapon test that unleashed a cloud of debris.
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NASA launches new mission
A NASA spacecraft is on a mission to test technology that could defend Earth in the future. The spacecraft will deliberately crash into an asteroid to see if it can change its path. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Russian docking module launched to space station
The module will use a Russian "space tug" to rendezvous with the space station Friday.
ISS astronauts take refuge from cloud of space junk
Seven astronauts on board the International Space Station, including two Russians, have taken shelter after a Russian weapons test blew up the country's own satellite and created potentially dangerous space debris. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
U.S. blames Russia after satellite debris forces space station crew to take shelter
State Department says Russia "recklessly" carried out an anti-satellite missile test, creating a cloud of space debris.
SpaceX Crew Dragon arrives at International Space Station
Docking at the space station, four astronauts kick off a half-year stay aboard the outpost.
Crew Dragon astronauts launch for busy 6 months in space
The launch comes just two days after another SpaceX capsule brought four astronauts back to Earth.
SpaceX and NASA launch new crew to space station
Four astronauts rocketed into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule late Wednesday, kicking off a 22-hour rendezvous with the International Space Station. Strapped into the Crew Dragon "Endurance," commander Raja Chari, co-pilot Thomas Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer blasted off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 9:03 p.m. ET, climbing away atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket using a previously flown first stage.
SpaceX astronauts return to Earth
Four astronauts returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after a lengthy stay on the International Space Station. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details on the splashdown.
Space station astronauts pack for Monday night splashdown
Splashdown will close out a 199-day mission for four Crew Dragon astronauts.
NASA shuffles order of space station launch and landing after delays
NASA shuffles the order of a space station launch and landing after multiple delays.
With launch delayed again, NASA may bring space station crew home
The Crew-3 launch is off until at least Monday and may slip past the Crew-2 astronauts' return to Earth.
Blue Origin unveils plans for commercial space station
The privately-funded outpost will provide a destination in orbit after the International Space Station is retired.
SpaceX capsule splashes down with 2 astronauts aboard
Two NASA astronauts splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule after a mission to the International Space Station — the first time in 45 years that U.S. astronauts have done so. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
SpaceX astronauts dock with space station
SpaceX made history once again on Sunday, when the "Dragon Endeavour" dropped off two NASA astronauts at the International Space Station as part of a historic mission on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Mark Strassmann has the latest from the Kennedy Space Center.
U.S. prepares for historic space launch
The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade is less than 24 hours away. The launch will also be the first time America's space program relies on a privately owned and operated spacecraft. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Russian actress returns to Earth after orbital movie shoot
Russians claim another space first with scenes from a movie film aboard the International Space Station.
Gaza ceasefire in effect, Israel says, as hostage release countdown begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," the easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
Trump announces additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
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Government shutdown live updates as federal workers start receiving layoff notices
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
19 missing after deadly blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Stocks slump after Trump threatens to hit China with more tariffs
Financial markets slumped Friday after President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on China over a dispute involving rare earths.
Trump has "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam
President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.
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.
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.