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.
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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.
"CBS This Morning" is teaming up with NASA to share incredible, never-before-seen footage shot by the Mars "Curiosity" rover
"CBS This Morning" is teaming up with NASA to share incredible, never-before-seen footage shot by the Mars "Curiosity" rover. Follow "CBS This Morning" on Instagram to see these images all week long.
It's pretty hard for anyone to compete with going to the Moon, but the astronauts weren't the only ones on that journey
It's pretty hard for anyone to compete with going to the Moon, but the astronauts weren't the only ones on that journey. Lee Cowan reports their wives back on Earth were along for the ride, too - just a different kind of voyage.
In this animation, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft leaves Earth orbit and zooms toward Jupiter
In this animation, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft leaves Earth orbit and zooms toward Jupiter. After taking photos of Jupiter and its moons, it uses Jupiter's gravity to slingshot toward Pluto. In July 2015, the spacecraft will reach Pluto and its moon, Charon, and take the first close-up pictures ever seen.
Orbital Science's Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus cargo spacecraft lifted off and is on its way to the International Space Station
Orbital Science's Antares rocket carrying the Cygnus cargo spacecraft lifted off and is on its way to the International Space Station. The cargo ship will rendezvous with the ISS on Wednesday, July 16.
Delta 2 rocket launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, designed to track climate change
NASA launches a Delta 2 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. It will be a research satellite designed to track carbon dioxide - the chief culprit behind climate change.
NASA scientists explain how the "street cred" of asteroids has increased in the last decade
Asteroids, once called the "vermin of the sky" for obstructing the view of stargazers, are now seen as an integral part of deep space exploration. NASA scientists Paul Chodas and Don Yoemans explain how the "street cred" of asteroids has increased in the last decade.
How did the first people at NASA find out about an asteroid that exploded over Russia?
How did the first people at NASA find out about an asteroid that exploded over Russia? Social media, says NASA scientist Paul Chodas.
So-called "space fence" will track debris that pose threat to satellites, space travel
Lockheed Martin has a contract with the Air Force to build a so-called "space fence" to track debris that pose a threat to satellites and space travel. Chip Reid shows how the program could stop a disaster.
NASA released a remarkable video from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun
NASA released a remarkable video from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun. The "graceful" eruption took place on April 2, 2014.
Andromeda galaxy will collide with Milky Way
This NASA animation shows how the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide.
A first of its kind mission to wake up a sleeping satellite is underway
A first of its kind mission to wake up a sleeping satellite is underway. As Mark Albert explains, Keith Cowing and a team of 20 convinced NASA for the first time to turn over the satellite to a group of space enthusiasts.
A Japanese astronaut, a veteran Russian cosmonaut and a NASA flight engineer boarded their Soyuz ferry craft and undocked from the International Space Station
A Japanese astronaut, a veteran Russian cosmonaut and a NASA flight engineer boarded their Soyuz ferry craft and undocked from the International Space Station Tuesday, setting their sights on a fiery plunge back to Earth to close out a 188-day stay in space.
Researchers at NASA and the University of California say the west Antarctic ice sheet is melting faster than predicted
Researchers at NASA and the University of California say the west Antarctic ice sheet is melting faster than predicted. The thaw could trigger a rise in sea levels by up to 12 feet over hundreds of years. Charlie Rose reports.
After studying 40 years of data, researchers at NASA and the University of California, Irvine, have concluded that sea levels could rise by four feet as soon as 2214
After studying 40 years of data, researchers at NASA and the University of California, Irvine, have concluded that sea levels could rise by four feet as soon as 2214, opening the way for greater losses of South Pole ice, which could raise sea levels by another six feet. Elaine Quijano reports.
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun.
One Pennsylvania man is hoping to win a trip…to Mars!
One Pennsylvania man is hoping to win a trip…to Mars! But it’s not just a visit; he plans to move there and start a community. Mars One is offering one-way tickets to the red planet.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released tens of thousands of additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, unveiling the latest group under a new law.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Trump admin says it's halting offshore wind projects over security risk
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Vance tries to unify conservatives as rifts exposed at Turning Point USA
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.