Private astronaut flight takes off for space station
The crew includes a legendary retired astronaut, a wealthy adventurer and two Saudi astronauts — the first people from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit the space station.
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Astronaut Peggy Whitson set to return to space station
Peggy Whitson, the most experienced astronaut in U.S. history, is set to launch to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Sunday, leading a crew that includes a retired businessman and two Saudi Arabian astronauts.
Retired astronaut, an adventurer, 2 Saudi astronauts set for launch to space station
It is the second "private astronaut mission," or PAM, to the International Space Station chartered by Axiom and sanctioned by NASA, which is trying to encourage private-sector development of low-Earth orbit.
Blue Origin wins $3.4 billion NASA moon lander contract
Two of the nation's richest men — Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk — will each provide moon landers for NASA's Artemis program.
Earth-sized exoplanet is likely covered with volcanoes, researchers say
The planet is in the Milky Way, about 86 light-years away from our own solar system.
How to see the "Da Vinci glow" illuminate the crescent moon this week
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
Snake-like NASA robot in development to search for life in space
The Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) could take ocean world research to the next level with "deeper exploration into areas that were once unattainable."
Sen. Mark Kelly on sending humans to Mars
Arizona senator and retired astronaut Mark Kelly will be inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday. Sen. Kelly speaks with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about how soon humans could set foot on Mars and the importance of supporting NASA.
The Uplift: To the moon
Two best friends in their 80s complete an epic journey around the world in 80 days. NASA introduces its history-making Artemis II crew. A 9-year-old transplant recipient who made a bucket list crosses off a major goal: meeting her golf idol.
Phaethon asteroid is even weirder than astronomers thought, NASA says
Phaethon acts like a comet and astronomers had thought its tail was made of dust, but a new study published in The Planetary Science Journal found the tail is actually made of sodium gas.
Japanese moon landing attempt appears failed after ispace craft loses contact
Contact was lost during the spacecraft's final descent, presumably the result of a crippling malfunction.
How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower this weekend
The Lyrids have lit up the sky for the past 2,700 years and potentially dozens of meteors could be seen per hour.
SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after launch
SpaceX's uncrewed Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, failed in a midair explosion a few minutes after clearing the launch pad in a test flight Thursday. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Retired NASA spacecraft hours away from crashing back to Earth
Here's how "a very lucky observer" may get to see it fall from the sky.
NASA image shows 2 spiral galaxies merging 250 million light-years away
NASA said the collision of the two spiral galaxies began about 700 million years ago.
FAA clears the way for maiden flight of SpaceX Starship rocket
With an FAA license in hand, SpaceX says the maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could come as early as Monday.
Ingenuity helicopter hits new altitude in milestone 50th Mars flight
NASA said on Thursday that during its 50th flight, the helicopter traveled over a thousand feet in about two and a half minutes.
California's superbloom is so big and bright, it can be seen from space
NASA's Landsat 9 satellite, which was launched in 2021 to capture images of Earth's land surface, sent back images of bright purple and green blooms in Carrizo Plain National Park.
Jupiter probe prepped for Thursday launch
Europe's JUICE probe will study three of Jupiter's icy moons, looking for signs of habitable sub-surface oceans.
Maine museum offering $25K for piece of "incredibly rare" meteorite
"Depending upon the type of meteorite this is, specimens could easily be worth their weight in gold," said an official at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.
4/9/2023: The Origin of Everything; Sportswashing; The Resurrection Of Notre Dame
NASA’s Webb telescope captures stunning images. Then, sportswashing accusations in Saudi Arabia. And, Notre Dame restoration efforts continue.
NASA’s Webb telescope captures stunning images
As NASA’s Webb telescope scours the universe to find light from the first stars and galaxies, it is also capturing the universe like never before. Scott Pelley got an inside look at Webb’s new discoveries.
A look at the astronauts selected for Artemis II
NASA this week announced the four astronauts that will take part in the agency’s first mission to the moon in more than a half-century. Mark Strassman has more.
4/7: CBS News Mornings
Tennessee House votes to expel two Democratic lawmakers; SpaceX launches NASA pollution monitor and satellite.
4/6: CBS News Mornings
Mike Pence agrees to testify about Jan. 6; Space crew relocates Soyuz spacecraft to a new port.
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting probed as hate crime and domestic terrorism, FBI chief says
Two young children were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students. The shooter is also dead.
Trump administration moving detainees out of "Alligator Alcatraz"
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step down, arguing only Trump can fire her
Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been removed from her job, a source told CBS News — but her attorneys called her firing "legally deficient."
Huge Russian attack on Kyiv kills 14, including 3 kids, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones killed at least 14 people in Kyiv, including 3 kids, showing Putin is "not choosing to end the war" despite Trump's efforts.
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration rescinded the emergency use authorization that made COVID-19 shots available for healthy children under 5 years old.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Two children are dead and more are injured after a shooting at a back-to-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Defense lawyer in D.C. tries to get client released with filing saying "Help!!!!"
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark at estimated $950 million
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
5 costly mistakes to avoid before buying your next car, according to Edmunds
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.