NASA is launching the Orion space capsule Thursday morning
NASA is launching the Orion space capsule Thursday morning. Officials say it's a crucial step toward a manned mission to Mars. Chip Reid reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
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NASA is sending the unmanned spacecraft Orion beyond Earth's orbit
NASA is sending the unmanned spacecraft Orion beyond Earth's orbit. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discusses the important test flight on CBSN.
This NASA video shows the greenhouse gas circulating around the globe over a span of one year
This NASA video shows the greenhouse gas circulating around the globe over a span of one year.
First pictures from the space-probe clinging to the surface of a comet have been released. The Philae probe beamed them back to Earth early Thursday morning
First pictures from the space-probe clinging to the surface of a comet have been released. The Philae probe beamed them back to Earth early Thursday morning. The lander bounced at least twice during the landing, but scientists say it is now stable and can start gathering data. NASA Astronaut John Grunsfeld joins CBSN with more on what kind of information will be collected.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman reflects on the dangers of space travel from aboard the International Space Station, after two commercial space industry disasters in the past week
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman reflects on the dangers of space travel from aboard the International Space Station, after two commercial space industry disasters in the past week.
The failure has refocused attention on NASA's increased dependence on commercial launch services
Investigation continues into what caused Orbital's unmanned Antares rocket to explode just seconds after takeoff. In the meantime, the failure has refocused attention on NASA's increased dependence on commercial launch services. Chip Reid reports from the NASA flight facility on Wallops Island, Virginia.
It came hours after the failed launch of a similar NASA-backed mission
A Russian Progress spacecraft took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Wednesday in a resupply mission to the International Space Station. It came hours after the failed launch of a similar NASA-backed mission.
The unmanned Antares rocket, carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station, explodes moments after liftoff in Virginia
The unmanned Antares rocket, carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies to the International Space Station, explodes moments after liftoff in Virginia.
At only 13 years old, Alyssa Carson appears to be the frontrunner in the space race to the Red Planet
At only 13 years old, Alyssa Carson appears to be the frontrunner in the space race to the Red Planet. Vicente Arenas reports on how she's preparing herself for a seat on that mission.
Asteroids remain a real threat to earth, and NASA has revealed a new plan to capture one an asteroid and board it for study
Asteroids remain a real threat to earth, and NASA has revealed a new plan to capture one an asteroid and board it for study. Time Magazine senior science editor Jeffrey Kluger explains the U.S. plans for planetary defense.
It traveled more than 450 million miles
The Maven spacecraft, launched by NASA 10 months ago, will orbit for the next year. It traveled more than 450 million miles. Norah O'Donnell reports.
NASA is revamping its space program with the new Orion spacecraft designed to take astronauts to the Moon and Mars
NASA is revamping its space program with the new Orion spacecraft designed to take astronauts to the Moon and Mars. The first American astronauts are expected to board Orion in 2021. Ben Tracy reports.
America is one step closer to leaping back into manned space launches
America is one step closer to leaping back into manned space launches. Two American companies have won government contracts to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station. Craig Boswell reports.
Second Chance
Ed Bradley interviews 77-year-old Sen. John Glenn, who in 1962 became the first astronaut to orbit the earth, as he prepares to lift off again on the space shuttle Discovery.
An X1.6 class solar flare flashes in the middle of the sun
An X1.6 class solar flare flashes in the middle of the sun on Sept. 10, 2014. These images were captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
A magnetic explosion on the sun could affect power grids, radio transmissions and other systems
A magnetic explosion on the sun Wednesday sent a stream of charged particles heading towards Earth which could affect power grids, radio transmissions and other systems when it reaches us on Friday.
Three astronauts packed up and prepared for a fiery return to Earth after a 169-day stay in space.
Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut packed up and prepared for a fiery return to Earth after a 169-day stay in space.
NASA's Mars helicopter prepares for flight
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for its first flight on Mars in April. It landed along with the Perseverance rover last month. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Space station cosmonauts began a planned 6-hour and 15-minute spacewalk
Space station cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev began a planned 6-hour and 15-minute spacewalk today, launching a small Peruvian science satellite before pressing ahead with work to change out external experiments and to carry out routine maintenance.
A rare sight occurred at the Space Center Houston today as a team of engineers hoisted the shuttle Independence replica onto a 747
A rare sight occurred at the Space Center Houston today as a team of engineers hoisted the shuttle Independence replica onto a 747. It was no easy task. KHOU's Andrew Horansky reports.
NASA readies helicopter for historic flight on Mars
Ingenuity, the first aircraft to attempt a flight on Mars, carries a piece of fabric from the Wright brothers' first airplane.
Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, described how he wound up on the first mission to the moon. Aldrin and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon
Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, described how he wound up on the first mission to the moon. Aldrin and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, recounts a childhood story about his fellow astronaut. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, recounts a childhood story about his fellow astronaut. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
At a NASA event honoring Neil Armstrong Monday, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins talks about how good of an astronaut and pilot Neil Armstrong was. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon
At a NASA event honoring Neil Armstrong Monday, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins talks about how good of an astronaut and pilot Neil Armstrong was. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
45 years ago this week, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon
45 years ago this week, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. NASA estimates that 530 million people watched this historic landing on television. Charlie Rose reports.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
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.
More than 300 Koreans detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant heading home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
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 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
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.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.