NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
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Blue Origin chalks up 13th successful test flight
Blue Origin, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is ramping up to begin launching paying customers.
NASA expert identifies mystery object once thought an asteroid
Asteroid 2020 SO, as it is formally known, appears to be a Centaur upper rocket stage that successfully propelled NASA's Surveyor 2 lander to the moon in 1966 before it was discarded.
Next Crew Dragon launch slips into November
Launch delay will give engineers more time to resolve an engine turbopump issue on a different rocket
NASA launches equipment to International Space Station
Northrop Grumman successfully launched four tons of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station, including a female-friendly $23 million space toilet, on Friday night. The first attempt to launch the Cygnus space station cargo ship atop an Antares rocket Thursday evening was aborted minutes before liftoff. Watch the launch here.
NASA successfully launches $23M space toilet for astronauts
The cargo ship, with a new toilet on board, heads to the space station while SpaceX suffers a second straight launch abort.
NASA aborts launch of cargo ship including toilet for astronauts
The Cygnus supply ship was planning to carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew.
NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launch
SpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission
Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.
Discovery of potential sign of life on Venus
Scientists say tiny molecules discovered in Venus' atmosphere suggest there could potentially be some kind of life on the planet. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the finding and what it could mean.
New Hubble image features thousands of multi-colored stars
NASA called the cluster a "pocketful of stars."
Meet the women behind Apollo 11
Tuesday marks 50 years since three men in space suits set off on the greatest scientific adventure of all time. As the astronauts of Apollo 11 headed to the moon, the women of NASA were blazing new trails on Earth. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell has their story.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket for its third flight, carrying 24 small science and technology satellites into multiple orbits for the Pentagon, NASA and a variety of other agencies. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "CBSN AM" to explain the goals of the complex mission and what happened.
Boeing Starliner cuts short first mission
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed safely in the New Mexico desert Sunday after a failed mission to dock with the International Space Station. The re-entry and landing was a success, and the space capsule will return to service. CBS senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Solid fuel booster for NASA's new moon rocket test fired in Utah
The boosters are critical components in NASA's Space Launch System heavy lift moon rocket.
A "Corn Moon" rises tonight — and it only happens every 3 years
Don't miss tonight's full moon, which has a special twist this year.
Dramatic last-second launch abort grounds spy satellite
The "hot-fire abort" derailed plans for three launches in just two days from Florida's Space Coast.
NASA and Boeing make plans for second Starliner test flight
The follow-on test flight will come a full year after problems marred an initial mission
Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be first Black woman to join ISS crew
The 2021 mission will be Epps' first spaceflight.
50 possible new planets found
A research team from the United Kingdom's University of Warwick has figured out a way to use artificial intelligence to sift through NASA data, leading to the discovery of up to 50 possible new planets. CBS Los Angeles reports.
NASA finds galaxy that looks like a "Star Wars" TIE fighter
Scientists have spotted a galaxy that appears to be a member of Darth Vader's fleet.
An asteroid will pass close to Earth the day before the election
The object has only a tiny chance of reaching Earth's atmosphere — but NASA isn't worried.
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DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children release new statement on memorial plans
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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.