Spacewalking astronauts upgrade the ISS
Two crew members ventured outside the International Space Station on Monday to work on the power and communications systems. It was the third spacewalk in a month. CBSN's Vlad Duthiers takes a look.
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Spacewalking astronauts help fix battery problem, run cables
The spacewalkers accomplished all of their primary objectives without any major problems butut both astronauts had trouble with their helmet headphones
Israeli moon lander reaches lunar orbit
It sets the stage for an automated landing attempt April 11
Cargo ship completes express flight to space station
For only the second time, the Russians launched a cargo ship on a two-orbit flight to space station
JFK's space legacy & Trump's new moonshot
In the new book "American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race," historian Douglas Brinkley takes a closer look at America's first space missions and how the Kennedy administration changed space exploration. Brinkley joins CBSN to discuss JFK's legacy and why the Trump administration is now pushing for a new moonshot.
Historian on the story behind JFK's "great space race"
Douglas Brinkley is telling the backstory of the mission in his new book, "American Moonshot"
Astronauts excited to return to the moon
Three U.S. astronauts aboard the International Space Station said Monday that they're ready to sign up for a trip to the moon if NASA can meet the Trump administration's newly stated goal of returning Americans to the lunar surface within the next five years.
NASA: Space junk from anti-satellite weapon could threaten space station
"A terrible, terrible thing": NASA administrator criticizes India for test of an anti-satellite weapon that sent a cloud of debris hurtling through space
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
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
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
The strikes come after President Trump spent weeks accusing Nigeria's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
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.