NASA delays upcoming Artemis moon missions
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
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Astrobotic says its Peregrine lunar lander won't make it to moon
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
NASA to unveil experimental X-59 aircraft to test commercial supersonic travel
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
Commercial moon lander suffers potentially crippling anomaly
Engineers are troubleshooting an apparent propulsion system issue that threatens a planned moon landing next month.
Vulcan rocket blasts off on maiden flight with privately developed moon lander
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine is the first U.S. spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in more than 50 years.
NASA prepares for historic launch
NASA is preparing for a commercially-built craft to land on the moon's surface for the first time as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2024's first meteor shower
The Quadrantids, one of the best annual meteor showers, is set to peak after midnight on Jan. 4. Here's when and where stargazers can see the meteor shower.
NASA releases new images of solar system's "most volcanic world"
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
In launch doubleheader, SpaceX puts spaceplane and Starlinks in orbit
SpaceX launches two rockets less than three hours apart to put a military spaceplane and 23 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
Artemis III moon landing likely delayed
NASA's Artemis III crewed moon landing will likely be delayed, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report. The mission was initially planned for late 2024 or early 2025 but is now delayed until December 2025. The watchdog reports it could be pushed back as far as 2027. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the mission.
NASA releases new image of "Christmas Tree Cluster"
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
When and where to see the Ursids, last meteor shower to peak in 2023
NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
"Christmas tree cluster" found glowing green in space
The dazzling green tree with seemingly sparkling blue and white lights was found in the Milky Way and is a formation of young stars – some bigger than the sun.
Blue Origin resumes New Shepard flights after 2022 mishap
The launch was Blue Origin's first since an engine nozzle failed in September 2022, triggering a dramatic in-flight abort.
NASA uses laser to send video of a cat 19 million miles back to Earth
NASA, working to send high-bandwidth video and data from deep space to Earth, transmitted a video of a cat named Taters as part of an experiment.
NASA rover unravels history of massive, 22-mile wide lake on Mars
Perseverance, which landed on Mars in 2021, has been exploring the planet for signs of ancient life.
SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch to put military spaceplane in orbit
SpaceX tentatively plans to make another attempt to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket and a less-powerful Falcon 9 on Tuesday.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
Previewing Axiom Space's 3rd mission to ISS
Axiom Space is preparing for its third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. NASA legends Peggy Whitson and Michael López-Alegría, now working with Axiom, joined CBS News to discuss the endeavor.
NASA telescopes capture "Christmas tree" view of universe
Sparkling and colorful images of faraway galaxy clusters recently released by NASA show one of the most detailed views of the universe ever taken.
SpaceX launches its 29th cargo flight to the International Space Station
The unpiloted Dragon cargo ship is loaded with 6,500 pounds of research equipment, supplies and fresh food.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
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.