First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
International Space Station
First all-civilian flight to orbit will take charity to new heights
The Inspiration4 mission is raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with three days in orbit aboard a SpaceX capsule.
Astronauts perform space station upgrades during spacewalk
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station have finished up a spacewalk. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for its first all-civilian human spaceflight mission to orbit. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest. Read more here.
Spacewalkers carry out space station power system upgrades
The spacewalk was the fourth in a series devoted to upgrading the power system at the International Space Station.
Crew smells smoke and burning In Russian part of space station
Source of odors unclear but cosmonauts turned on filter to rid the spacecraft of the smells ahead of scheduled spacewalk.
Spacewalkers hook up Russian lab module power cables
The spacewalk was the first of up to 11 needed to outfit the new Nauka multi-purpose laboratory module.
SpaceX launches 23rd space station cargo flight
The Falcon 9 rocket carried nearly 5,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station early Sunday. Read more here.
SpaceX launches 23rd space station cargo flight
The Dragon capsule is loaded with supplies and gear including three Girl Scout experiments.
Cargo ship takes off on flight to space station
The Cygnus supply ship is making Northrop Grumman's 16th supply run to the space station.
Clearing the heavens of space junk
The amount of debris in low-Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk. Correspondent David Pogue explores how companies are working to create ways to clean up space before disaster happens.
Clearing the heavens of space junk
The amount of debris in low Earth orbit has increased tremendously, putting satellites and the International Space Station in danger of colliding with even the tiniest bits of space junk.
Virgin Galactic sets price for trips to space aboard its rocket plane
Well-heeled space tourists will need $450,000 for a short up-and-down trip to space aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket plane.
Atlas 5 hauled off launch pad for Starliner troubleshooting
If a valve problem with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule isn't quickly fixed, launch could slip to late this year.
Boeing Starliner launch on hold after valve problem
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
Boeing's "Starliner" ready for flight
After software problems derailed a 2019 flight to the International Space Station, Boeing is set to try again with "Starliner". Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
Boeing Starliner capsule readied for Tuesday launch
A successful unpiloted Starliner test flight should clear the way for astronaut flights starting late this year.
Russian lab module docked on ISS deemed safe after initial scare
With propellant pressurization lines now vented, the new Nauka lab module is ready for activation and outfitting.
New Russian lab briefly knocks space station askew
Unexpected thruster firings from a new lab module triggered a "tug of war" that briefly knocked the space station askew.
Russians ditch space station module, clearing way for new lab
After resolving multiple problems, Russian flight controllers cleared the way for Thursday's arrival of the new Nauka lab module.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
Russia launches long-delayed space station module
The Nauka module will add living space, research facilities and a European-built robot arm to the space station.
NASA is growing chile peppers in space
Living in microgravity, astronauts can lose their sense of taste and smell — upping the demand for spicy food.
New Shepard rocket ready for Bezos flight
Two more passenger flights are planned before the end of the year as Bezos kicks off commercial flight operations.
Russian cargo ship sets off after space station
The Progress cargo ship is delivering more than 3,600 pounds of supplies and equipment.
Spectacular image captures ISS crossing in front of the sun
At the time the image was taken, two astronauts were spacewalking outside the orbiting laboratory.
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.
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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.
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.
Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
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.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
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.