High joblessness in the home of U.S. space flight
With the end of the space shuttle program, Brevard County, Fla., lost its largest employer, and Kennedy Space Center workers lost good jobs that made them proud. Scott Pelley reports.
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The August solar eclipse on your smartphone
A variety of apps and web pages are available to help users prepare for and get the most out of the Aug. 21 solar eclipse
Excitement builds for "Great American Eclipse"
The coast-to-coast solar eclipse on Aug. 21 promises a flood of data and excitement as millions take in one of nature's great spectacles
Apollo 11 moon bag auction
Space enthusiast Nancy Carlson purchased a bag for $995 that was used to collect moon rocks and soil. This week, Neil Armstrong's bag is on the auction block again, but this time it could bring in millions. Jim Axelrod reports.
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"It felt like a train on a bad railroad track... and it was loud. Really loud." That's how Neil Armstrong describes the 1969 liftoff of Apollo 11. Armstrong tells Ed Bradley about his journey to the moon and how he came up with his famous line: "One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind."
NASA videos take you on a personal tour of Pluto
Nitrogren ice, dark craters, wide canyons: Get to known the dwarf planet in our solar system
Jupiter images thrill, inspire public to participate
NASA leaves it up to the public to process pictures from the Juno spacecraft orbiting Jupiter; the results can be spectacular
Jupiter's Great Red Spot seen in new photos
NASA's Juno probe has sent back its first pictures of Jupiter's Great Red Spot from a close flyby Monday
Congress aims to develop new military "Space Corps" branch
The creation of the Space Corps would be the first new military branch since the creation of the Air Force in 1947
Jupiter's Great Red Spot gets closest look yet
Juno will provide humankind with the first "up-close and personal view" of Jupiter's Great Red Spot
How NASA plans to knock asteroids off-course
The newest technological advancement by NASA's Planetary Defense team is on the front lines of defending the planet
Pence cracks Twitter jokes after touching NASA hardware labeled "do not touch"
The vice president showed his sense of humor after he reached out and touched a piece of equipment labeled "do not touch" at Kennedy Space Center
Pence vows to make space program great again
Vice President Mike Pence promised Kennedy Space Center workers the Trump administration will take space exploration to new heights
It's Asteroid Day: Here are cool events happening worldwide
Nerds around the world are striving to raise awareness about the wonders and potential dangers of asteroids
NASA rocket launch lights up Atlantic coast in color
Notice any unusual clouds lighting up the sky early Thursday morning? Here's the backstory
August solar eclipse may be most viewed ever
Scientists are gearing up for a total eclipse of the sun Aug. 21, the first visible from coast to coast in the United States in nearly a century
NASA finds 10 more planets that could support life
One NASA scientist said the latest discoveries suggest "we are probably not alone" in the universe
How to watch as NASA launches colorful clouds
Rocket launch will create an unusual sight in the night sky along much of the East Coast
NASA and SpaceX competition?
The newest class of American astronauts will train for two years before qualifying for space travel. That could include missions aboard commercially-built spacecraft from private companies like SpaceX. NASA is counting on SpaceX to bring cargo and eventually astronauts to the International Space Station, while SpaceX relies on NASA contracts and its launch pad. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Could NASA and SpaceX cooperation turn into competition?
NASA counts on SpaceX to bring cargo to the International Space Station and SpaceX relies on NASA contracts and its launch pad
Meet NASA's 12 new astronauts
A surgeon, two geologists, a nuclear engineer, and four veteran test pilots are among the latest class of NASA astronauts
NASA's Mars rover concept vehicle merges science and science fiction
The giant rover seats four and was designed by the Parker brothers, who made their names building the futuristic motorcycles in the movie "Tron"
Storms delay launch of "used" SpaceX cargo ship
A refurbished cargo ship will deliver 6,000 pounds of supplies to the space station in SpaceX's first flight of a "used" Dragon
Gravity waves from black hole collision detected
Scientists have detected gravitational waves from two colliding black holes some 3 billion light years away
Stunning partial solar eclipse seen from space
The moon passed the sun last week, and NASA has the visuals to prove it
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Emmys winners list for 2025: Live updates
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces will not seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled due to fire and burn risk
No injuries have been reported but there have been at least 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching on fire, the recall announcement said.
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.