New Hubble image captures comet Neowise after journey around sun
Most comets break apart under the intense heat of the sun — but Neowise remained intact.
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Car-sized asteroid just made the closest fly-by of Earth on record
Astronomers didn't even know about the asteroid until after it had already crossed our path.
NASA investigators said Wednesday that engineers quickly dismissed a leak in Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano's spacesuit a week before he almost drowned when water entered his helmet during a spacewalk
NASA investigators said Wednesday that engineers quickly dismissed a leak in Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano's spacesuit a week before he almost drowned when water entered his helmet during a spacewalk. Administrator Charles Bolden warned against putting mission needs ahead of safety. Bob Orr reports.
NASA issued a report on the errors that led to an astronaut's near drowning during a space walk last July
NASA's issued a report on the errors that led to an astronaut's near drowning during a space walk last July. NASA also says the incident was preventable. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.
A time lapse filmed from the International Space Station from Malaysia to the North Pacific Ocean reveals the stunning contrast between North and South Korea at night
A time lapse filmed from the International Space Station from Malaysia to the North Pacific Ocean reveals the stunning contrast between North and South Korea at night.
Expert warns of danger posed by asteroids
Most people observe comets with wonder and awe as they streak across the sky. But one man observes them with a more vigilant eye and warns us of the potential devastation they hold. Ian Lee reports.
NASA sets date for next SpaceX Crew Dragon launch
The first operational Crew Dragon flight will carry four astronauts to the space station for a six-month stay.
NASA launch brings business boom to relaxing getaway spot
Business is booming in Chincoteague, Va., as NASA prepares to launch a supply rocket from the quiet vacation town. Chip Reid reports.
Flares were minor but came from region that could produce more powerful storms
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded its first solar flares of 2014. Scientists say the flares were minor, but came from an active region that could produce more powerful storms.
Astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins were able to disconnect, remove and stow a faulty pump module for the station's cooling system
Two American astronauts, Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins, will have to wait to continue making urgent repairs aboard the International Space Station. Terrell Brown reports their first outing brought progress and a new problem.
CBS News contributor Michio Kaku, a City College of New York physics professor, discusses the latest spacewalk by American astronauts and the concern over their 35-year-old space suits
CBS News contributor Michio Kaku, a City College of New York physics professor, speaks with Jeff Glor and Vinita Nair on the latest spacewalk by American astronauts and the concern over the astronauts' 35-year-old space suits.
Astronauts have begun the first of three planned spacewalks to repair a vital cooling system that failed on the International Space Station
Astronauts have begun the first of three planned spacewalks to repair a vital cooling system that failed on the International Space Station. Bill Harwood reports.
Images caught by the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory show what NASA calls a "curling spray" of plasma leaping from an active region of the sun's surface
Ahead of the expected reversal of its magnetic field, images caught by the orbiting Solar Dynamics Observatory show what NASA calls a "curling spray" of plasma leaping from an active region of the sun's surface. NO AUDIO.
Astronomers all over the world kept a close eye on the Comet ISON to see if it would survive an expected close encounter with the sun. NASA scientists say it doesn't look good for the comet
Astronomers all over the world kept a close eye on the Comet ISON to see if it would survive an expected close encounter with the sun. NASA scientists say it doesn't look good for the comet. Some recent images seem to hint a bit of the comet's dust tail may have survived. Lee Cowan reports.
Typhoon Haiyan seen from the International Space Station
On Nov. 12, NASA released footage of Typhoon Haiyan that was captured by cameras at the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts currently working and living on the ISS also tweeted photos of the storm.
NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
Canada ice caps formed roughly 5,000 years ago are completely gone
Scientists predicted that the ice caps wouldn't completely melt until 2022.
Astronauts speak out about successful landing
Mark Strassmann speaks to NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who had a successful landing back on Earth. They describe their landing and what they can do better for next time. One astronaut's wife is going to be flying in the same capsule next year.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
Astronauts talk about their SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley held a news conference after their return from the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first commercial spacecraft to carry astronauts into orbit. Watch a portion of their remarks.
SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone
When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.
NASA crew splashes down in Gulf of Mexico
Two NASA astronauts are back home in Houston after a historic return to Earth. It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, and the first commercial mission to carry a crew to and from the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA chief on historic SpaceX crew mission
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule safely returned to Earth on Sunday afternoon, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico with two astronauts on board. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine joined CBSN to discuss the historic mission.
SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts splash down after historic test flight
Sunday's splashdown was the first by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.
NASA astronauts return to Earth in dramatic splashdown
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, two NASA astronauts, returned to Earth in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company. Watch their landing and and commentary from CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood and retired Air Force veteran Colonel Scott Caine.
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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.
Nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania leaves multiple people hurt, officials say
Multiple people are believed to be trapped inside a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, following an explosion, emergency officials said.
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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.
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
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.