In a first, commercial crew docks with space station
The first non-government, privately-funded crew docked at space station Saturday for NASA-sanctioned research.
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SpaceX, Axiom Space launch joint mission
SpaceX and Axiom Space launched their first all-private joint mission to the International Space Station on Friday. NASA approved the mission, which is known as Axiom 1. CBS News' Michelle Miller and Mola Lenghi discussed the historic launch with Jared Isaacman, the founder and CEO of the payment processing company Shift4 who also commanded Inspiration4, a privately chartered spaceflight that launched in 2021.
SpaceX launches Axiom crew to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Axiom-1 mission with a crew of four -- the first fully commercial crew to head to the International Space Station. Watch CBS News live coverage of the launch.
SpaceX launches first private crew to space station
The Axiom-1 flight carries a crew of four private citizens, with a former NASA astronaut as mission commander.
Telescope discovers record-breaking galactic space laser
The megamaser, named Nkalakatha, was discovered by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.
Commercial crew set for historic SpaceX launch to space station
The flight is the first in a series sanctioned by NASA to encourage private-sector development in Earth orbit.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth with Russians
An American astronaut hitched a ride back to Earth with two Russian cosmonauts despite tensions between the countries. Mark Vande Hei spent a record 355 days at the International Space Station.
More problems derail NASA moon rocket test
A successful fueling test is required before NASA's new moon rocket can take off on its maiden flight.
Commercial station visit rescheduled
The flight is the first of up to two NASA-sanctioned "private astronaut missions" per year to space station.
Moon rocket fueling test delayed
Engineers will try to complete a practice countdown and fueling test Monday for NASA's huge Artemis moon rocket.
Sound travels much slower on Mars than on Earth, researchers find
On Earth, a high-pitched sound might travel 213 feet — but it will travel just 26 feet on Mars.
NASA starts dress-rehearsal countdown for SLS moon rocket
NASA is expected to set a launch date after evaluating the results of the countdown test.
Blue Origin completes fourth crewed mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin carried out its fourth manned trip to space, blasting off and landing in the West Texas desert. The 10-minute ride took the crew more than 60 miles up, where they enjoyed a few minutes of weightlessness.
Hubble spots oldest and most distant star ever recorded
The star may be up to 50 times the mass of our sun.
NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record-setting flight
Mark Vande Hei set a single-flight record for U.S. astronauts.
NASA astronaut back on Earth after record flight
Mark Vande Hei credits frequent chats with family, exercise and meditation for staying on an even keel.
NASA says budget request keeps moon program on track
The Biden administration's $26 billion funding request for NASA includes a $1.1 billion increase for the Artemis program.
Blue Origin crew on trip of a lifetime
Six people are gearing up for the trip of a lifetime into space. The Blue Origin crew joined "CBS News Mornings" to talk about the upcoming mission.
NASA pressing ahead with critical moon rocket test
NASA faces tough schedule with moon rocket test, private astronaut launch and space station crew rotations.
Spacewalkers carry out repairs and maintenance
Major objectives accomplished, but engineers assessing an unexpected water buildup in one astronaut's helmet
Russia launches crew to space station
Russia launched 3 cosmonauts aboard a Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station in the country's first space launch since the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's space agency has since cut ties with international partners in response to economic sanctions. CBS News senior space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the launch and how political relationships on Earth are impacting missions in space.
Cosmonauts launched to space station as NASA chief touts cooperation with Russia
The launch clears the way for an American astronaut to return to Earth on March 30 aboard another Russian spacecraft.
NASA debuts lunar rocket on launch pad
NASA's new rocket made its way out to the launch pad Thursday ahead of field tests that will lead to its launch later this summer. The rocket is the foundational piece of NASA's plans to return to the moon. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA's new moon rocket rolled out to launch pad for dress rehearsal
The Space Launch System moon rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA.
NASA's Webb space telescope achieves near-perfect focus
With its optics aligned, Webb is on track to begin science operations in the late June-July timeframe.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Power restored to about 110,000 San Francisco customers after outage
PG&E said it did not have a precise timeframe for when power would be fully restored due to the "significant and extensive" damage to one of its substations.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.6 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.