Biden to nominate Bill Nelson to lead NASA
Nelson has broad experience in space legislation and would bring an insider's knowledge to the NASA helm.
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Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is arriving on Sunday.
From coffee cups designed for use in zero gravity to American and Russian spacesuits, collectors snatched up extremely rare mementos during an auction in New York
From coffee cups designed for use in zero gravity to American and Russian spacesuits, collectors snatched up extremely rare mementos during an auction in New York. Many of the museum-quality artifact were originally from the astronauts who used them, including Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Don Dahler reports.
NASA released a spectacular video on Sunday from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun
NASA released a spectacular video on Sunday from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun. The M-class flare which NASA described as "graceful" on their YouTube channel, took place on April 2nd 2014
The new policy does not affect the International Space Station
NASA, the country's space agency, says it is cutting most of its ties with Russia, which will limit travel and communications for its employees, but the new policy does not affect the International Space Station. Charlie Rose reports.
A crew of three men, including a NASA shuttle flier, a veteran Russian space station commander, and rookie cosmonaut launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed for the International Space Station
A crew of three men, including a NASA shuttle flier, a veteran Russian space station commander, and rookie cosmonaut launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed for the International Space Station. The mission will boost the space station's crew back up to six, with the journey expected to take around six hours.
Test firing of NASA moon rocket sets stage for maiden flight
A successful test will clear the way for the rocket's maiden flight in NASA's Artemis moon program.
NASA rover captures Mars sounds
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back audio of the noise it makes operating on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details of this first from space.
NASA reveals first sounds of Perseverance rover driving on Mars
Perseverance has beamed back the first ever audio recordings of a rover driving across the Martian surface.
Scientists are celebrating a major development in the study of how the universe grew, after finding evidence of gravitational waves that came shortly after the Big Bang
Scientists are celebrating a major development in the study of how the universe grew, after finding evidence of gravitational waves that came shortly after the Big Bang. Don Dahler reports on how this discovery could give researchers a new tool with which to explore the universe.
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime subscription service, plus more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines
Amazon is raising the price of its Prime subscription service from $79 to $99 a year. It's the first increase since the program started in 2005. But the company says if you join during the next seven days you can still get the lower rate. Current users will see the hike when they renew. Amazon Prime gives you unlimited, free two-day shipping on most items. Jill Wagner has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.
Even though astronauts risk radiation exposure and loss of muscle and bone mass, they're still lining up to take part in the next odyssey
Spending many months in space can have debilitating effects on the human body. But while astronauts risk radiation exposure and loss of muscle and bone mass, they're still lining up to take part in the next odyssey. Chip Reid reports.
CBS News correspondent Chip Reid looks at the Johnson Space Center’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a pool with an underwater mock-up of the International Space Station where astronauts can train in weightless conditions in specially retrofitted spacesuits
CBS News correspondent Chip Reid looks at the Johnson Space Center’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab, a pool with an underwater mock-up of the International Space Station where astronauts can train in weightless conditions in specially retrofitted spacesuits.
NASA's Hubble captures first-of-its-kind asteroid breakup
Asteroids are known to break up near the sun. NASA's Hubble space telescope has now captured images of an asteroid breaking up in the asteroid belt, an event that astronomers expected was possible but had never seen.
Meteorologist Megan Glaros reports on a powerful new weather satellite that will help meteorologists predict severe weather patterns
Meteorologist Megan Glaros reports on a powerful new weather satellite that will help meteorologists predict severe weather patterns.
SpaceX: Entrepreneur's race to space
From PayPal to electric cars to rockets, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants his company, SpaceX, to build America's next manned spacecraft. Scott Pelley reports.
Astronauts perform six-hour long upgrade on ISS
Astronauts Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins performed a six-hour long maintenance upgrade on the International Space Station— all while floating in space some 250 miles above Earth.
NASA astronauts take spacewalk outside ISS
This was the 237th spacewalk devoted to station assembly and maintenance since construction began in 1998.
NASA names new features on Mars in Navajo language
The Navajo Nation has provided NASA scientists with a list of 50 names to use for new Martian terrain, including words for "strength," "respect" and "perseverance."
Meteor over Vermont exploded so "violently," it shook buildings
The fireball released the energy equivalent of 440 pounds of TNT, rattling nearby buildings.
NASA astronaut joins Russian Soyuz crew
Mark Vande Hei's seat was arranged through Houston-based Axiom Space.
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Stories from COVID-19's unequal recession; The longshot candidate to treat COVID; NASA's women sending America back to the moon.
NASA's new race to put a woman on the moon
Nearly a half-century after the last Apollo astronaut stepped foot on the moon, NASA is working to send its first woman to the lunar surface. Bill Whitaker reports.
Perseverance rover makes tracks on Mars
The $2.4 billion rover working in near flawless fashion as scientists plan initial exploration.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
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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.
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Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
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.
Nadine Menendez sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Netanyahu appears to shirk Trump's warning about new strikes in Qatar
Trump says he assured Qatar's leader that Israeli strikes against Hamas in Doha wouldn't be repeated. Netanyahu has threatened to do just that.
AI wants to help you plan your next trip. Can it save you time and money?
AI wants to help you save time and money when planning your next trip, but how good is it at getting you the best deals?
Prince Harry has his first meeting with dad King Charles in 19 months
On a rare trip back to the U.K., devoted mostly to charity events, Prince Harry may have begun the reconciliation with his family he's said he wants.