Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
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Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
The moon is shrinking — and may be generating "moonquakes"
As the lunar interior ever-so-slowly contracts, "moonquakes" are produced, NASA data suggests.
NASA almost didn't televise the first moon landing
Mission control might never have witnessed Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon if it weren't for the vision of men like Eugene Shoemaker
Jeff Bezos says lunar lander can carry crews to the moon by 2024
Lunar lander unveiled as NASA puts finishing touches on plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2024
SpaceX cargo ship reaches space station
SpaceX delivers 5,500 pounds of equipment and supplies to the space station
SpaceX launches unpiloted cargo ship to space station
The Dragon is loaded with nearly 5,500 pounds of equipment
SpaceX confirms crew spacecraft destroyed in test mishap
Crew Dragon spacecraft was being prepared for in-flight test of emergency abort system when something went terribly wrong
Blue Origin launches rocket with NASA payloads
Company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos aims to send private citizens and scientists into space
How NASA would keep an asteroid from hitting Earth
While unlikely, scientists are preparing for the worst case scenario
SpaceX launch delayed by space station glitch
Faulty electronics box on the space station will be replaced using the lab's robot arm
NASA troubleshoots space station power glitch
Upcoming SpaceX cargo launch could be delayed if space station power glitch isn't quickly resolved
NASA just detected the first "marsquake"
For the first time since its mission began, NASA's InSight lander has detected what scientists believe to be a marsquake
"Marfa Martians" sending their science experiment to space
The team, made up of 10 and 11-year-olds, want to find a way to kill bacteria in space
Evidence found for first molecule in the universe
"This molecule was lurking out there, but we needed the right instruments," a top NASA scientist said
Watch: Rocket launches cargo to space station
An Antares rocket blasted off from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia carrying a Cygnus cargo ship loaded with supplies for the International Space Station.
Rocket launches with cargo for space station
Loaded with 3.8 tons of supplies and equipment, the Cygnus cargo ship will need two days to reach the space station
Researchers reveal changes to astronaut's body
Retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent 340 days in space during an extended stay aboard the International Space Station in 2015-16, did not suffer any major long-term health effects that might raise warning signs for future long-duration flights, scientists reported Thursday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.
Israeli spacecraft fails to land on moon
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood speaks to CBSN about the failed moon landing and Thursday's other headlines: SpaceX's second launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket and NASA's report that astronaut Scott Kelly experienced biological changes during his year-long orbit in space.
Astronaut twins study reveals impact of space travel
Studies of twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly, one in space and one on the ground, finds no major obstacles to long-term space missions
First black hole image reveals cosmic place of no return: "Our jaws dropped"
Black holes are the universe's most powerful vacuum, inhaling everything
Scientists unveil first image of black hole in all its dark glory
In an historic observation, a globe-spanning virtual telescope has directly imaged a black hole's shadow
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Winter storm brings snow and rain across U.S.; SpaceX rocket successfully launches historic test flight
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
In early November, President Trump said that he had instructed the Pentagon to "prepare for possible action" in Nigeria.
More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
Zelenskyy says he had "very good conversation" with U.S. envoys on Christmas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
Single ticket wins Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.