4 astronauts depart International Space Station
Two NASA astronauts, a Japanese astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut departed the International Space Station Saturday in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule headed back to earth.
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Crew Dragon astronauts return to Earth, closing out 157-day mission
Streaking through the night sky like a brilliant meteor, the Crew Dragon capsule safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Saturday Six: "Cocaine cat" rescued, slap fighting and more
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The Uplift: Royals and roller coasters
A 78-year-old in the U.K. honors Queen Elizabeth II by dedicating her house to royal family memorabilia. Children's book author Mo Willems discusses his new book "The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!" And NASA's first Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, continues to make an impact.
Asteroid could impact Earth on Valentine's Day 23 years from now
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
SpaceX capsule carrying 4 astronauts docks at ISS
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a United Arab Emirates astronaut successfully docked on the International Space Station on Friday.
SpaceX capsule docks with space station, carrying replacement crew
The Crew Dragon delivered a three-country, four-man crew for a six-month stay. They'll replace four other station crew members who plan to return to Earth around March 9.
SpaceX launches crew to space station
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying four astronauts to work on the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joined CBS News to discuss why the launch had been delayed, the importance of international coordination on space travel, and how SpaceX has changed the landscape.
SpaceX launches new crew to space station
The four Crew Dragon fliers will replace another crew that will be wrapping up a 154-day stay in orbit.
NASA clears SpaceX Crew Dragon fliers for delayed launch to space station
The rescheduled launch of a four-man crew kicks off a 24-hour rendezvous with the space station.
SpaceX aborts launch of four-man crew to space station just before liftoff
An issue with the Falcon 9 rocket's engine ignition system prompted the postponement.
SpaceX set to launch four-man crew to ISS
A SpaceX rocket is set to launch a four-man crew to the International Space Station early Monday. Mark Strassmann has more.
Space station crew welcomes replacement Soyuz
In Florida, a SpaceX readied a Crew Dragon capsule for launch early Monday to carry another four-man crew to the outpost.
New Soyuz capsule headed for I.S.S.
A new Soyuz capsule is heading for the International Space Station, which is orbiting 250 miles above the Earth's surface. It's part of a rescue mission after a previous capsule suffered a coolant leak. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins John Dickerson to discuss the mission's next steps.
Replacement for damaged Soyuz crew ship launch to space station
The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft will provide a safe ride home for three space station fliers whose ship was damaged by a micrometeoroid impact.
Astronomers "discovered the impossible" about the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed galaxies from more than 13 billion years ago that seem to be as mature as the Milky Way is now: "Something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science."
Crew Dragon astronauts gear up for launch to space station
NASA is poised to launch four fresh crew members to the station while Russia plans to launch a replacement Soyuz ferry ship
NASA comes back down to earth
Most people associate NASA with space shuttles, rovers and telescopes. But now it's putting into orbit satellites and powerful radars with the mission of collecting data back here on the surface of the planet. This data could give us unprecedented understanding of the impacts of climate change. Ben Tracy reports.
How NASA is using advanced radar to better understand climate change
NASA's new Earth System Observatory consists of a series of five advanced satellite missions that will monitor nearly every aspect of Earth.
Possible meteorite shakes Texas neighborhoods
A mysterious object crashed into Texas this week, shaking neighborhoods near McAllen in the southern part of the state near its border with Mexico.
Rare green comet makes final appearance for Valentine's Day
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Russia delays launch of replacement for damaged Soyuz crew ship
Engineers first want to find out what caused a similar coolant leak on a nearby Progress cargo ship.
A piece of the sun "broke" off. Here's what it means.
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Russian cargo ship suffers loss of coolant
Two months after a Soyuz crew ship was damaged by a micrometeoroid, a Russian cargo ship suffered a similar problem.
Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Here's what we know about the Minneapolis school shooting
Investigators are examining the videos and writings of the shooter who fired through the windows of Annunciation Catholic Church, killing two children and wounding 18 people.
Trump's "unprecedented" firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook raises untested questions
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Former MLB slugger Mark Teixeira to run for Congress in Texas
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School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
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."
Mexico senators come to blows after debate over U.S. military intervention
Mexican senators came to blows after a heated debate over alleged opposition calls for the U.S. to intervene militarily against drug cartels.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Bear attacks jogger in Alaska, drags her 100 yards
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a bear attacked her outside of her home in southern Alaska on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
South Carolina turns to Supreme Court in transgender student's bathroom case
South Carolina officials asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a measure that makes school funding contingent on compliance with a rule on transgender bathroom use.