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.
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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.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Peggy Whitson
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with astronaut Peggy Whitson about the future of commercial space flight, her latest mission with Axiom Space, and how she overcame rejection from NASA to become America's most experienced astronaut.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA warns of saltwater contamination
Over the next century, three of four coastal communities will face the threat of saltwater contaminating drinking and irrigation water because of rising sea levels, according to NASA. It's already happening along the Delaware Bay on the East Coast. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Former astronaut on historic spaceflight
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the successful launch and return of Blue Origin's all-women spaceflight.
Ex-NASA trainer on spaceflight preparations
Blue Origin's all-women crew is preparing to launch into space Monday morning. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King will join Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez on the mission. Dr. Kimberly Robinson, former NASA astronaut trainer and CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, gives some insight on preparations.
NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is making his first trip to space. It's the latest accomplishment for the former Navy SEAL and Harvard-trained doctor. Mark Strassmann sat down with Kim before his launch and traces his remarkable journey to the stars.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has completed 10 spacewalks and spent 675 days in orbit, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her historic career and upcoming induction into the Hall of Fame.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
Karen Nyberg returns home after 6 months on the ISS
Astronaut Karen Nyberg is back on Earth after living and working on the International Space Station since May. The experience, she says, was a dream-come-true, but it meant leaving her husband and young son, Jack, for six months. Michelle Miller reports.
At least 15 killed in targeted attack on Jewish Australians, police say
At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
Person of interest detained after Brown University shooting, officials say
Two people were killed and nine more were wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon in a building on the campus of Brown University in Rhode Island, authorities said.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Machado says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" on Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado said she's "absolutely" supportive of President Trump's strategy in the country.
Gunman in Syria who targeted U.S. troops believed to be ISIS infiltrator, sources say
The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.
Germany, driven by war in Ukraine, rearms its military
Germany is stepping up military recruiting and investing in everything from drones to spy cockroaches to build up its defense.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Fruit shop owner hailed a hero after tackling gunman during Australia attack
Authorities said two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.