Astronauts work through practice countdown
The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch
This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
NASA almost didn't film first moon landing
NASA first landed on the moon nearly 50 years ago when the Apollo 11 astronauts touched down on July 20, 1969. One region of the country played a special role in training for that historic mission. A half century later, Flagstaff, Arizona, is still celebrating. Michelle Miller reports.
Shrinking moon may be causing "moonquakes"
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
NASA reveals Artemis moon program
In a surprise announcement, NASA revealed a new name for its moon program: Artemis. She is a Greek goddess of the moon and twin sister of Apollo. NASA picked the name in hopes of having the first woman land on the moon by 2024. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA opening access to space station
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss NASA's announcement that commercial astronauts will be allowed to travel to the International Space Station starting next year.
NASA renames street "Hidden Figures Way"
For decades, the three African-American mathematicians whose efforts ultimately helped put men on the moon received little recognition for their contributions to the space program. On Wednesday, NASA acknowledged their role by renaming a block in front of its headquarters "Hidden Figures Way." The women's stories were featured in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures." Michelle Miller reports.
NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
SpaceX faces difficult rocket launch
SpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites for the Defense Department and the ashes of 100 people, including those of actor James Doohan, who played "Scotty" on "Star Trek." Founder Elon Musk called the launch the company's most difficult to date. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites launched into orbit early Tuesday morning. It is also carrying portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts.
Inside NASA's restored Mission Control
Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon 50 years ago. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann got an inside look at the newly-renovated command post that helped get him there. NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston is celebrating the reopening of mission control – a three-year, multimillion-dollar overhaul that’s making space history feel new again.
NASA successfully tests abort system
NASA completed a successful test of its launch abort system Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. That puts the U.S. space program one step closer to sending astronauts back to the moon, and eventually to Mars. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN with details.
Inside Earth's largest stash of moon rocks
Fifty years ago next week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. Over the course of the Apollo program, a dozen astronauts made the 240,000-mile journey to the moon's surface, scooping up hundreds of pounds of rocks and soil. Mark Strassmann has a rare glimpse inside the secure, windowless facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston where most of those rocks are stored.
Apollo 11 moon rocks preserved by NASA
Fifty years ago this week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. The mission’s "one giant leap" remains a defining moment in human history. And what they brought back to Earth has become more valuable than ever imagined. Mark Strassman reports.
Are Americans ready to go back to the moon?
It’s been 50 years since the world watched America put the first man on the moon. It was a huge source of American pride no doubt, but the idea that the Apollo missions enjoyed broad public support throughout the 1960s, well, it’s just not true. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil went on his own mission to figure out how people today feel about that moment -- and also asked them about NASA’s new plan.
Peggy Whitson on Apollo 11 legacy
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson first dreamed of going to space when she saw Neil Armstrong take the first step on the moon. Whitson spent a record 665 days in space. That’s more than any other American in history. She joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil at the Kennedy Space Center for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.
Special Report: Apollo 11 50th anniversary
It's been exactly 50 years since the U.S. launched Apollo 11, the first mission to land men on the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News Special Report from the Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Peggy Whitson and CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood.
Bezos on the importance of space travel
As the founder of Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos is invested in the future of space travel. But he assured "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, his interest in space is more than a hobby.
NASA planning another trip to the moon
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Mark Strassmann takes a look at the future of space travel. NASA wants to return to the moon, possibly as early as 2024.
CBS News' coverage of Apollo 11
On July 16, 1969, history was about to be made with the Apollo 11 launch. CBS News launched an unprecedented 46 hours of live television coverage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell takes a look back.
NASA chief on future of space exploration
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told a senate panel Wednesday that freezing the agency's funds would be "devastating" to plans for future space exploration. The Trump administration wants NASA to return astronauts to the moon by 2024. Bridenstine joined CBSN to talk about what lies ahead for the U.S. space program.
How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
The history of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 50 years since the greatest technological achievement in human history: At 4:17 in the afternoon Eastern time, a spacecraft carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the moon. Nearly seven hours later, with an estimated half a billion people watching on TV, Armstrong descended from the lunar module to take mankind's first steps on the moon's surface. Even now, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission continues to inspire America's next steps into space.
How Houston became "Space City"
If New York is the “Big Apple” and New Orleans the “Big Easy,” Houston is known as "Space City." That all began almost six decades ago, when NASA decided to open the Manned Spacecraft Center there and put Houston on the map. Michelle Miller reports.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
DOJ releases huge 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.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as preservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.