Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
SpaceX cargo ship brings needed supplies to space station
Along with delivering needed supplies and equipment, the Dragon features a "boost kit" to help raise the space station's altitude.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Astronauts conduct challenging spacewalk
Two Astronauts performed one of the most challenging spacewalks in NASA history Friday morning. It's the second in a series of high-stakes spacewalks to save a critical, $2 billion science experiment on the International Space Station. Janet Shamlian reports.
Historic all-female spacewalk
There have been 420 spacewalks and at least one man has taken part in every one of them. But astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are about to change history. Mark Strassmann explains.
NASA holds first all-female spacewalk
A routine maintenance mission aboard the International Space Station made history Friday when NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir completed the first all-female spacewalk. While the eyes of the world were watching, the mission went off without a hitch. Michelle Miller reports.
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Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, tapped for U.N. ambassador; NASA astronauts perform 5th-ever all-female spacewalk.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Extended clip: NASA astronaut Suni Williams
NASA astronaut Suni Williams tells John Dickerson about her extended stay in space with crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore aboard the International Space Station, setting a new spacewalk record, the "incredible science" the team is doing and more in an interview on "CBS Evening News Plus."
Starliner astronauts retrieve failed component in challenging spacewalk
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world's most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Polaris Dawn space mission splashes down
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
What's next after SpaceX Polaris spacewalk?
The four members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew made history Thursday as they completed the first privately financed spacewalk in history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew completes spacewalk
The first private commercial spacewalk in history was completed Thursday morning by the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew. The four-person mission was led by billionaire tech CEO Jared Isaacman and lasted about two hours. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Crew to make history with all-civilian spacewalk
Four civilian astronauts are preparing for a historic mission to new heights above Earth. SpaceX is launching Polaris Dawn, which will also feature the first commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassman has details.
Meet the SpaceX's "Polaris Dawn" crew
Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey.
NASA readies backup plan if Starliner crew landing ruled out
No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth.
NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.