Phosphorus detected in ocean on Saturn's moon
The new discovery makes Enceladus' ocean the only one outside of Earth known to contain all six elements needed for life.
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Scientists say Saturn moon could support life
Scientists say there's a place in our solar system outside of Earth that has the chemical make-up to potentially support life. Researchers found that Saturn's sixth largest moon -- Enceladus -- has an ocean that contains phosphorus, which is found in human teeth, bones and DNA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss what's next for scientists.
Private companies race to deliver cargo to moon
An economic space race is underway between companies developing high-tech lunar landers to deliver cargo to the moon. In coming months, two start-ups plan to launch the first of what they hope will be a fleet of landers. Mark Strassmann looks a look at this new space race in “American Innovation.”
Spacewalkers install new solar blanket on space station
The new roll-out blankets offset age-related degradation to the station's original arrays.
Daunting test schedule threatens 2025 Artemis moon landing
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
SpaceX cargo Dragon docks at space station
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
What is a sonic boom, and how does it happen?
People in Washington, D.C., and Virginia were rattled Sunday by an explosive sound later confirmed to be a sonic boom caused by jets flying overhead.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
What NASA's UFO hearing revealed
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
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House expected to vote on debt limit deal today; SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to earth.
Webb telescope detects 6,000-mile plume blasting from Saturn's moon
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
Commercial astronauts return to Earth after nine-day space station visit
It was the second commercial visit to the International Space Station by a crew from Houston-based Axiom Space, which is planning a station of its own.
Commercial crew wraps up flight to space station
The Ax-2 flight was the second "private astronaut mission" chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space and sanctioned by NASA.
China launches replacement crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou-16 crew will replace three taikonauts who are wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the Chinese space station.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A Japanese lunar lander crashed on the moon. NASA just found the evidence.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
Privately-chartered Crew Dragon capsule docks with space station
During an eight-day visit, the Ax-2 crew will carry out 20 experiments and participate in STEM events across Saudi Arabia.
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.
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.
Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
China's capacity to hack the U.S. is growing, former NSA head says
Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.
Israel expects hostages to be freed "in a few hours" as ceasefire holds
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
Ousted NSA head Gen. Tim Haugh on his firing
In his first television interview since his firing, Gen. Tim Haugh discusses his termination by the Trump administration.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
South Carolina bar shooting kills at least 4, injures 20
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island left at least 20 injured, including four in critical condition, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.