SpaceX Falcon Heavy makes dramatic night launch
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites heads into orbit; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites heads into orbit; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
NASA's plan could make way for visits by private-sector astronauts to the International Space Station as early as next year
SpaceX, working through a Crew Dragon failure probe, is protecting possible end-of-year flight
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
SpaceX delivers 5,500 pounds of equipment and supplies to the space station
The Dragon is loaded with nearly 5,500 pounds of equipment
Crew Dragon spacecraft was being prepared for in-flight test of emergency abort system when something went terribly wrong
Faulty electronics box on the space station will be replaced using the lab's robot arm
Upcoming SpaceX cargo launch could be delayed if space station power glitch isn't quickly resolved
SpaceX is investigating an engine test failure involving one of its Crew Dragon capsules at Cape Canaveral, Florida. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the mishap and what it could mean for SpaceX's plans to launch astronauts into space later this year.
SpaceX suffers engine "anomaly" in Crew Dragon test vehicle during Cape Canaveral engine test
The second flight of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy is carrying a Saudi communications satellite into orbit
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.
SpaceX successfully launched its second Falcon Heavy rocket, carrying the Arabsat-6A communications satellite into space. Watch coverage of the launch as it happened.
A year after its maiden flight, the Falcon Heavy aims to carry an Arabsat communications satelllite into orbit
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.
Steve Kroft reports on a new book from Michael Lewis, "Flash Boys," that reveals how a group of unlikely characters discovered how some high speed traders work the stock market to their advantage; then, Scott Pelley profiles Elon Musk, who at 42 years old is a billionaire Silicon Valley entrepreneur; and, Roberts lost his sight as a child, but gained incredible insight into American music -- inspiring a generation of jazz musicians.
Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut commander set for launch to International Space Station Thursday
The unpiloted test of the SpaceX Crew Dragon helps clear the way for launch of two astronauts this summer
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has returned to Earth after a historic mission to the International Space Station. The 6-day mission brought Riley, a dummy astronaut covered in sensors, to the station along with nearly 400 pounds of supplies. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joined CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon space capsule has successfully returned to earth, splashing down off the Florida coast Friday morning. Earlier, about 250 miles above Africa, the capsule undocked from the International Space Station. This critical test flight paves the way for a mission carrying astronauts. NASA has relied on Russia for rides into orbit since the space shuttle fleet was retired in 2011. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
A successful return would help clear the way for launch of the first piloted test flight of the new ferry ship
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.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
"Some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen," the police said of the incident.
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.