Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
NASA
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
Musk-Trump feud could affect SpaceX
Elon Musk backed off from his threats to decommission the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after President Trump reacted to his comments about the budget bill and a feud ensued. Christian Davenport, a reporter for the Washington Post, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
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Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, tapped for U.N. ambassador; NASA astronauts perform 5th-ever all-female spacewalk.
Mars beckons
Mankind has never been closer to setting foot on Mars. NASA is completing construction of its new Mars rover, in readiness for launching next summer, while SpaceX is firing prototypes of its Mars rocket engines, getting ready for short test flights in late 2020. David Pogue reports on the prognosis for manned exploration of the Red Planet, and how human endurance is being tested in a habitat constructed on the slopes of a Hawaiian volcano.
Preview: Mission to Mars
NASA's Mars 2020 mission, which launches for the Red Planet next summer, will feature not just a rover, but also a tiny helicopter that will detach and hover above the Martian surface. David Pogue talked with Mimi Aung, project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, in this preview of Pogue's report for "Sunday Morning" June 23.
The seamstresses who fashioned Apollo's spacesuits
When NASA needed a lunar spacesuit for the Apollo astronauts, they turned to the International Latex Corporation, and a cadre of women who normally sewed latex bras and girdles, to create a softer, more flexible spacesuit. Tracy Smith talked with some of the seamstresses who fashioned protective wear that would mean life or death for men in space, and with Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt who was the last man to walk, and jump, on the lunar surface.
Latest on Japanese lunar lander
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Water
Lesley Stahl reports on the depletion of crucial groundwater across the globe -- with a focus on California -- and the NASA satellite technology that is revealing the situation's seriousness
The U.S. and China are locked in a high stakes contest over satellites that are critical to national security and everyday life
The U.S. and China are locked in a high stakes contest over satellites that are critical to national security and everyday life. David Martin reports on Sunday, August 2 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Vast
After 27 years in space, the Hubble Space Telescope is sending back some of its most beautiful and revealing images from across the vast universe. Bill Whitaker reports.
The James Webb Space Telescope
NASA scientist says the new $8 billion Webb telescope will be out of reach after launch, but scientists think it won't need repairs
Hubble's replacement
The "Hubble repairman" explains why the telescope's replacement, the James Webb Space Telescope, will be a million miles from Earth - too far to be repaired
Spectacular revelations courtesy of Hubble
After 28 years in space, the Hubble Space Telescope is sending back some of its most beautiful and revealing images from across the vast universe. Bill Whitaker reports.
Neil Armstrong on the historic moon landing
In a 2005 interview, astronaut Neil Armstrong discussed how it felt to walk on the moon, and why he shunned the fame that came from it.
Trump withdraws NASA post nomination
President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
White House pulls nomination for Trump's pick to lead NASA
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who has close ties to Elon Musk, was President Trump's pick to serve as NASA administrator.
Pence details plans to return to the moon before missions to Mars
In an interview with Major Garrett on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence laid out the Trump administration's space policy, including planned missions to return to the moon and venture to Mars. The president, Pence said, "wants to send America on an unalterable trajectory to put astronauts on Mars." Find more of the interview on "The Takeout" podcast on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
Mysterious object spotted in our galaxy is emitting X-rays and radio waves
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious new object in our Milky Way, which is emitting X-rays and radio waves at the same time.
Strauss waltz to be beamed into space to mark his 200th birthday
The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra performs it.
NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Reporter's Notebook: Man who saved Apollo 13
When Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell said, "Houston, we've had a problem," it was Ed Smylie who had the solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story after Smylie's death at 95.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
Astronauts hold all-female spacewalk
NASA's Anne McClain is joining the fifth ever all-female spacewalk outside of the International Space Station after missing out on her chance to do so six years ago because of a spacesuit sizing issue. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
First human screwworm case linked to travel confirmed in U.S., HHS says
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony battery against a police officer in L.A.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane off Alaska
The U.S. military on Sunday intercepted a Russian spy plane flying in international airspace off Alaska, marking the third such instance in less than a week.