Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
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Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Commander Scott Kelly talks to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers from aboard the International Space Station
Commander Scott Kelly talks to CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers from aboard the International Space Station.
NASA says it has found the first evidence of water on Mars
NASA says it has found the first evidence of water on Mars. Space.com's managing editor Tariq Malik spoke to CBSN about what the discovery means for the future of space exploration.
After NASA confirmed Monday the evidence of flowing water on Mars, many wondered if life can exist on the red planet
After NASA confirmed Monday the evidence of flowing water on Mars, many wondered if life can exist on the red planet. The possibility of survival on Mars is explored in Scott's new film starring Matt Damon. Scott is best known for his sci-fi classics including "Alien" and "Blade Runner,” and he was honored with Academy Award nominations for directing films like "Black Hawk Down" and "Gladiator." Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest film.
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The Pentagon has suspended a plan to train and equip Syrian rebels after weapons the U.S. supplied were handed over to a group linked to al Qaeda; After a blast in Iraq took both of his legs, a friend suggested Iraq War veteran Dan Nevins try yoga to help with his flashbacks
Scientists have long been puzzled by photos from a NASA satellite that show mysterious streaks on Mars that seem to flow downhill in warmer months, but disappear when extreme cold returns
Scientists have long been puzzled by photos from a NASA satellite that show mysterious streaks on Mars that seem to flow downhill in warmer months, but disappear when extreme cold returns. On Monday NASA announced the stunning answer to the photos. Chip Reid reports.
NASA announces the discovery of flowing water on Mars, prompting questions about the possibility of life
NASA announces the discovery of flowing water on Mars, prompting questions about the possibility of life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump's tax plan and his shrinking lead, Obama meeting Putin, stage collapse at Fiorina event, the pope returns home and more are among today's CBS News Trending Stories
Trump's tax plan and his shrinking lead, Obama meeting Putin, stage collapse at Fiorina event, the pope returns home and more are among today's CBS News Trending Stories.
The announcement comes four days after the space agency issued a surprise tweet
NASA plans to unveil a scientific breakthrough that solves what it calls "the Mars mystery." The announcement comes four days after the space agency issued a surprise tweet saying, "Mars mystery solved." But, so far, scientists have given no hints about what that means. Elaine Quijano reports.
Time magazine is producing a documentary series about NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and a Russian cosmonaut who are spending a full year in orbit to learn about the physical and mental effects of long-term spaceflight
Time magazine is producing a documentary series about NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and a Russian cosmonaut who are spending a full year in orbit to learn about the physical and mental effects of long-term spaceflight. It's called "A Year in Space,” which can be watched in full on Time.com Time editor-at-large Jeffrey Kluger, the executive producer of the series, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the documentary.
How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower as it peaks on Earth Day, April 22
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day with "glowing dust trains."
In Face the Nation’s first exclusive interview with the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969, Buzz Aldrin discusses future goals for space exploration
In Face the Nation’s first exclusive interview with the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969, Buzz Aldrin discusses future goals for space exploration. Aldrin will be back with us this Sunday, 46 years later, to talk about his vision for Mars.
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A 3-year-old boy was among 12 Syrians found drowned Wednesday near Turkey's shores; The upcoming film "The Martian" stars Matt Damon as an astronaut living on Mars.
The upcoming film "The Martian" stars Matt Damon as an astronaut living on Mars
The upcoming film "The Martian" stars Matt Damon as an astronaut living on Mars. The depiction of life on the Red Planet is drawing praise from NASA for its accuracy. CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Data collected by NASA satellites illustrates sea level rise around the globe
Data collected by NASA satellites illustrates sea level rise around the globe. Scientists say the ocean's mass is increasing as waters warm and glaciers melt, resulting in a rise of nearly 3 inches since 1992.
Investors fear what's to come on Monday after the Dow plummeted 531 points in its last session, on Friday; Famous photographer leaves fashion world for a good cause
Three American travelers on a Paris-bound train spoke about their decision to "do something or die" when they confronted a gunman; Vice President Joe Biden is said to be weighing a possible run for the White House; The cosmos is becoming an open field for entrepreneurship
The cosmos is becoming an open field for entreprenuership. Millions of investment dollars are pushing commerce into orbit
The cosmos is becoming an open field for entreprenuership. Millions of investment dollars are pushing commerce into orbit. John Blackstone has a report on the growing market that's blasting off.
Does photo show a rainbow on Mars? NASA answers the mystery
Is it a "dustbow?" Is it an "icebow?"
Technology could create -- or stop -- a disaster in the sky
NASA is focusing its efforts on drones to help crews battle the nation's wildfires. John Blackstone reports on how technology could create -- or stop -- a disaster in the sky.
For the first time astronauts have grown food in space
For the first time astronauts have grown food in space. The experiment was designed to examine the viability of growing food for long-term missions. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood talks about space history with CBSN.
NASA is displaying pieces of the wreckage at the Kennedy Space Center
The world is getting its first look at wreckage from the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters. NASA is displaying pieces at the Kennedy Space Center as part of a tribute to the fallen crews. Mark Albert reports.
NASA released an incredible GIF of the moon passing in front of Earth
NASA released an incredible GIF of the moon passing in front of Earth. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson explain how the image was captured.
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Part of the wing that washed ashore on La Reunion Island will be sent to France for further analysis. Boeing confirmed the serial number found on wreckage, belonged to their parts. Seth Doane reports; Eight-year-old Bailey Matthews stumbled several times after he ditched his adapted walking frame. But cheers erupted as he crossed the triathlon finish line. Scott Pelley reports.
Multiple crash tests at the Landing and Impact Research Center in Virginia are helping to build a smarter emergency locator transmitter when a crash is imminent
Multiple crash tests at the Landing and Impact Research Center in Virginia are helping to build a smarter emergency locator transmitter when a crash is imminent. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; sources say gunman at large
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 wounded in shooting at Colorado high school
The shooting suspect was also wounded, police say.
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.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.