Advanced weather satellite launched to monitor western U.S.
The third of four upgraded GOES satellites will help monitor weather affecting the entire United States.
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U.S.-Russian space station cooperation continues despite crisis
Despite the Ukraine crisis, U.S. and Russian space station engineers continue working together.
4.4 million galaxies are visible in this new map of the night sky
The researchers captured 3,500 hours of observations — enough data to fill 20,000 laptops.
Sanctions on Russia raise questions about space station
President Biden says new sanctions will degrade Russia's aerospace industry, "including their space program."
NASA's new "NACHOS" instrument could help predict volcanic eruptions
NACHOS is a pint-sized powerhouse dedicated to observing trace gases that can be harbingers of volcanic activity.
NASA engineer using music to teach STEM
A NASA engineer is taking a creative approach to help students with STEM education. Dajae Williams joins CBS News to discuss her teaching techniques.
Sea levels along U.S. coast to rise a foot by 2050, study projects
The forecasted increase over the next 30 years could amount to the same rise seen over the last 100 years.
Cygnus cargo ship heads for space station
The cargo run is the second this year for the space station after a Russian flight earlier this week.
NASA administrator on "Space Force"
On this week’s episode of "The Takeout," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine joins host Major Garrett to discuss President Trump’s newly-proposed military "Space Force." Bridenstine says he believes it’s necessary because “space has become congested, contested and in some cases hostile. And it has become very dangerous.”
Space analyst Bill Harwood on "The Takeout"
CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Major to talk about NASA's planned mission to return to the moon, private space tourism and the future of colonization of Mars on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
NASA shares first "selfie" photograph taken by James Webb Space Telescope
While the blurry, misaligned pictures might disappoint the uninitiated, they are almost exactly what engineers were expecting at this point in the observatory's complex commissioning.
Rocket appears to tumble out of control minutes after launch
NASA said an "in-flight anomaly" prevented the rocket's payload of research satellites from being delivered to orbit.
Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
International Space Station to crash into the Pacific in 2031, NASA says
NASA plans to bring the International Space Station down into an uninhabited part of the Pacific Ocean called Point Nemo when its decades in orbit are done.
NASA delays Artemis moon launch rehearsal till March
NASA says engineers need more time to complete preparations before "wet dress rehearsal" at the launch pad.
Physicists consider real-life "Don't Look Up" scenarios
While it may be technically possible, saving Earth from a "planet killer" asteroid or comet would require very quick action by world leaders.
Astronomers discover mysterious space object emitting giant radio waves
"Somehow it's converting magnetic energy to radio waves much more effectively than anything we've seen before," team leader Dr. Hurley-Walker said.
Webb space telescope reaches orbit nearly a million miles away
With Webb on station, engineers will focus on aligning the telescope's optical system.
Webb space telescope reaches its destination
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope slipped into orbit around a point in space nearly a million miles from Earth on Monday. It's on a mission to capture light from the first stars and galaxies to form in the aftermath of the Big Bang. CBS News' Lana Zak has details.
Next steps for NASA's Webb space telescope
Thirty days after launch, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is going into orbit nearly 1 million miles from Earth. After a series of adjustments and calibrations it will be ready to begin exploring the most distant stars and galaxies in the universe. CBS News' Lana Zak has details.
Webb space telescope nearing destination a million miles away
If all goes well, Webb will be 100 times more powerful than Hubble — so sensitive to infrared light that it could detect the faint heat of a bumble bee as far away as the moon.
Astronomers detect mysterious radio signals
Astronomers over the years have picked up dozens of "fast radio bursts" (FRBs) -- mysterious radio signals detected from an unknown part of the cosmos. But for only the second time, they have now found one that repeats itself, making it more likely that we might find out where they come from.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
NASA finishes unfolding James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its final form. CBS News senior space Analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
Jeffrey Epstein survivors call for full files to be released: "We matter now"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse and three prominent members of Congress who have led the charge for more transparency on Wednesday called for the rest of the files to be released.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Kim Jong Un debuts daughter – and potential successor – to the world
When North Korea's Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored train in Beijing, his young daughter Kim Ju Ae surprised the cameras.
Over 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
CBS News poll finds Americans describe "uncertain" economy
Most Americans say prices are going up and expect them to keep going up.
Defense Dept. to send up to 600 military attorneys to serve as immigration judges
The military attorneys would help with a backlog of some 3.7 million immigration cases.
Florida plans to end all childhood vaccine mandates, first state to do so
Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
Mom attacked, dragged by bear "simply stepped outside for a jog," family says
The family of an Alaska woman who was seriously injured in a bear attack said "this could have happened to anyone."
D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's "never heard of this happening."