John Glenn dies
John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, has died at the age of 95. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on Glenn's remarkable life.
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SpaceX launches astronauts to ISS
SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station using a recycled rocket booster and capsule. Mark Strassmann has more on this historic accomplishment.
Mars mini-series
Nat Geo's new miniseries "Mars" explores a fictional manned mission to the red planet in 2033. Former NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld, and the series' leading actress Jihae, joined CBSN's Josh Elliott to discuss how "Mars" blends fact and fiction.
Oldest woman in space
A Soyuz rocket carrying new crew members to the International Space Station blasted off overnight from Kazakhstan. Peggy Whitson, a pioneering NASA astronaut on board, is now the oldest woman in space. In February, the first woman to serve as commander of the space station will celebrate her 57th birthday aboard.
SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station
The flight is SpaceX's first using a previously flown first stage and Crew Dragon capsule.
Reusables make for historic SpaceX mission
Friday's SpaceX launch marks just the third of NASA astronauts from U.S. soil since the space shuttle program shuttered a decade ago. The mission marks a major milestone for SpaceX: reusing both a booster and space capsule from earlier missions. The company has done that before with cargo, never with people, until today. Senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump in Sanford, FL
Donald Trump took aim at Obamacare while campaigning in Sanford, Florida, Tuesday. He called the program a disaster, bemoaning recent reports that premiums will increase in 2017. Trump also talked about his plans for NASA. See his full remarks.
SpaceX launches NASA astronauts
SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four to the International Space Station early Friday morning. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and former NASA astronaut and space station commander Leroy Chiao joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the mission.
Mars helicopter completes second test flight
Up to three more flights are planned before Ingenuity's test campaign comes to an end.
SpaceX Crew Dragon, 4 astronauts lift off to space station
It's the first piloted flight of a previously-flown first stage booster and a Crew Dragon capsule making its second flight.
NASA rover successfully makes oxygen on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover converted some of Mars’s thin atmosphere into pure oxygen. Meanwhile, its Ingenuity helicopter aced its second flight test.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
Zodiac sign changes?
NASA assured the public that their Zodiac sign has not changed reiterating that they study 'astronomy' not 'astrology.' Chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts for the Franklin Institute joins CBSN from Philadelphia to discuss.
NASA asteroid mission
NASA launched a seven-year mission Thursday with the hopes of sending a probe to an asteroid to retrieve a sample to return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN for the launch.
Nasa asteroid mission
NASA is launching a spacecraft to an asteroid called Bennu, where it will retrieve a sample and return to Eearth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details on the mission.
"Hidden Figures:" NASA women
A group of women at NASA called "human computers," many of them black, helped put a man on the moon. Their intellect was an essential part of America's ability to launch rockets into space. Jan Crawford shows us how they were relegated to a footnote in history -- until now.
Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Launch will mark SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch delayed to Friday
NASA optimistic weather will cooperate for a Friday launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mars simulation in Hawaii
NASA hopes a year-long experiment that just ended will help reveal what it would be like to send astronauts to Mars. To prepare for a potential mission in the 2030s, researchers studied six people living like astronauts in a dome on top of a volcano in Hawaii. Errol Barnett reports.
Nasa's Hidden Figures
Acting as a sort of human computer, African-American mathematician Katherine Johnson made many of NASA's first missions possible.
NASA's "mega rocket"
NASA is testing what could be its most powerful rocket engine ever, in an effort to power the first manned mission to Mars. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with more.
Astronaut space walk
NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Jeff Williams completed a space walk outside the International Space Station Friday. Former NASA astronaut Tom Jones joins CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers with more on space exploration.
Ingenuity prepares for next mission on Mars
New video of Ingenuity's successful first flight makes it back to Earth as the helicopter prepares for its next mission that could happen as soon as Thursday. NASA scientists break down the monumental obstacles they had to overcome to accomplish the historical mission. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
NASA to study asteroid
NASA's latest mission involves studying an asteroid that could someday make impact with Earth. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins CBSN with the details.
Mark Kelly & Gabrielle Giffords speak at DNC
Astronaut Mark Kelly and former U.S. rep Gabrielle Giffords spoke at the DNC in support of gun control. They both declared their support for Hillary Clinton and said that she can bring about gun control.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Trump greeted by protesters in D.C. restaurant but cheers outside
When President Trump ate at a Washington restaurant to promote his federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital, he was greeted by protesters inside but cheers outside.