NASA astronauts "super excited" about moon mission
Three space station crew members say they'll be ready for a trip to the moon if NASA can pull it off
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NASA astronauts take spacewalk
CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN with insight on NASA's second spacewalk of the year at the International Space Station, and what could soon be a space race to the moon.
With all-female spacewalk sidelined, new team works on space station
This venture outside space station was to have two female crew members but plans were changed due to lack of enough spacesuits that fit
Planet-hunting spacecraft
NASA's new planet-hunting spacecraft, "Tess," launched last month. When NASA wants to zoom in and show us what distant planets and stars might look like up close and in color, they assign two artists to create photorealistic images. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
NASA mission discovers Saturn-sized planet
Astronomers have also identified hundreds of stars that could potentially support life
Melting Greenland glacier is growing again
NASA says the world's fastest melting glacier, Jakobshavn in Greenland, has gained ice. However, it does not mean the threat of climate change is over. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM to discuss the glacier and what this means for the future of rising sea levels.
Backlash as NASA cancels all-female spacewalk
NASA is responding to criticism after announcing the first-ever all-female spacewalk will not happen this week because only one appropriately sized spacesuit is ready. Astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch were set to make history Friday by walking to together to install lithium-ion batteries for the space station's solar panels. The project will still take place, but a male astronaut will walk in McClain's place. Janet Shamlian reports.
NASA cancels all-female spacewalk
A historic spacewalk with two female astronauts has been postponed. But some aren't happy with the reason given. Janet Shamlian explains.
NASA scrubs historic all-female spacewalk over spacesuit sizes
Christina Koch, Anne McClain were set to conduct the first spacewalk by two women astronauts
Greenland glacier is growing again, NASA says
A key Greenland glacier is growing. It had been retreating nearly two miles and thinning 130 feet per year. But a new study by NASA found it started expanding at about the same rate in the past two years. The researchers say it's because of a temporary cooling of the surrounding ocean. But they say that means the progress will likely be reversed when the waters start to warm again.
NASA scrubs first all-female spacewalk
NASA has changed plans for what would have been its first all-female spacewalk. Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain were originally scheduled to go outside the International Space Station together, but NASA said only one medium-sized spacesuit was available and astronaut Nick Hague would replace McClain on the mission. Elaine Quijano has more.
Two space station astronauts tackle challenging spacewalk
Spacewalkers worked to replace massive batteries in International Space Station's solar power system
NASA's first spacewalk of 2019
NASA's first spacewalk of the year got underway Friday as two astronauts ventured out to upgrade a crucial power system on the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to explain the significance of today's spacewalk and he previews next week's historic, all-female spacewalk.
What to know about the spring equinox
Spring will be sprung at precisely 5:58 p.m. EDT on March 20 — here's why
Visiting spacecraft finds surprises at asteroid
Rockier-than-expected surface may make sample collection a challenge.
Soyuz rocket boosts U.S.-Russian crew to space station
The flight came five months after two of the crew members went through a harrowing launch abort
Soyuz crew to try again after frightening launch abort
Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut commander set for launch to International Space Station Thursday
NASA says first person on Mars "likely" a woman
The future of space exploration will include more women than ever before, according to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine
NASA's $21B budget request to fund moon, Mars missions
Trump administration budget request maintains NASA's focus on increased commercialization and deep space exploration
SpaceX crew ship returns to Earth after historic flight
The unpiloted test of the SpaceX Crew Dragon helps clear the way for launch of two astronauts this summer
How 10 years of applying to be an astronaut prepared Peggy Whitson to make history
Whitson spent 665 days in space – more time than any other American
SpaceX mission paves way for crew launch
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station Sunday. It's a big step towards NASA sending U.S. astronauts back to orbit for the first time since 2011. But there are still some hurdles in the way. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to break down the challenges ahead.
SpaceX rocket successfully launches test flight
A SpaceX rocket successfully launched on a test flight that is now streaking toward the International Space Station. It's a trial run of a commercially developed crew capsule. Mark Strassmann reports.
SpaceX craft pulls off flawless docking with space station
SpaceX moves a step closer to launching astronauts on its Crew Dragon spacecraft
SpaceX launches historic test flight
SpaceX successfully launched the first commercially-developed capsule capable of carrying humans into space. The unmanned vessel is expected to reach the International Space Station on Sunday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.