SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth

A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.

• Apr 4
• 06:36

SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles

The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.

• Mar 31

Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

• Mar 31
• 04:16

Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.

• Mar 31

NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip

NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.

• Mar 31
• 46:15

First human space mission to orbit both poles

A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 30
• 02:13

Democrats warn of cuts to space office

Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

• Mar 27
• 03:56

Elon Musk meets with Pentagon officials

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a briefing and meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During a press conference at the Oval Office, President Trump denied reports that Musk received a briefing about the U.S. military's defense plans on China. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Mar 21
• 05:19

Astronauts return after extended space stay

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.

• Mar 19
• 03:45

Reporter's Notebook: Welcome home astronauts

"CBS News Evening" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return home from space after their trip was extended far past its original plan.

• Mar 18
• 01:56

Starliner astronauts return to Earth after 286 days in space

Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.

• Mar 18

Astronauts adjusting to Earth's gravity

After a nine-month extended stay aboard the International Space Station, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have arrived back to Earth. Dr. Tom Marshburn joins to discuss what they may be going through as they adjust to Earth's gravitational pull.

• Mar 18
• 04:23

Astronauts return after nine months in space

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth, back from what was supposed to be an eight-day mission aboard the International Space Station. It lasted 35 times longer -- a total of 286 days. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 18
• 03:12

SpaceX return went well, says astronomer

When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.

• Mar 18
• 08:42

Astronauts exit SpaceX capsule

The SpaceX capsule carrying Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams opened and its crew members exited after landing on Earth. This was their first time back on Earth after 286 days in space. Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov also left the spacecraft. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn and CBS News' Bill Harwood have more.

• Mar 18
• 17:14

NASA astronauts splashdown off Florida coast

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams landed on Earth on Tuesday, splashing down off the coast of Florida. This ended the Starliner astronauts' mission which lasted over nine months on the International Space Station. CBS News' Bill Harwood, former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn, and CBS News' Mark Strassmann break it down.

• Mar 18
• 13:22

NASA astronauts return after 286 days in space

NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after months of delays. Williams and Wilmore piloted Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station in June 2024, but mechanical failures turned what was supposed to be an eight-day trip into a 286-day stay. CBS News' John Dickerson anchors a special report.

• Mar 18
• 18:48

Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams begin trip home

A SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams undocked from the International Space Station early Tuesday morning. They're scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast Tuesday evening after spending more than nine months in space. They originally expected to spend just eight days or so in orbit. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

• Mar 18
• 03:40

Starliner astronauts' replacement crew arrive at International Space Station

With a replacement crew on board the space station, NASA is eyeing Tuesday for the Starliner astronauts' return to Earth, finally ending their marathon mission.

• Mar 16

SpaceX launches crew to ISS

Two astronauts are one step closer to returning to Earth. A SpaceX Dragon carrying a crew of four will dock at the International Space Station later tonight. The crew will replace Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in space for more than nine months.

• Mar 15
• 03:22

Breaking down NASA's SpaceX launch

NASA launched SpaceX's Crew-10 mission from the Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon-9 rocket is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station where they will meet astronauts Suni Williams and "Butch" Wilmore, who have been there for over 9 months. Former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, break it all down.

• Mar 14
• 16:53

NASA, SpaceX launch Starliner astronauts' replacement crew

A SpaceX capsule carrying a fresh crew to the space station launched Friday, setting the stage for the Starliner astronauts to finally come home.

• Mar 14

Starliner's replacement crew finally launches

Following multiple delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts finally blasted off Friday bound for the International Space Station on a flight that sets the stage for Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to finally come home after nearly 300 days in space. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 14
• 03:34

SpaceX to launch Crew-10 after delay

Conditions are looking good for Friday night's planned SpaceX launch that will pave the way for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth. Wilmore and Williams were supposed to be on a week-long trip to the International Space Station, but it's turned into a nine-month space odyssey. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has the latest.

• Mar 14
• 02:50

"Stranded" astronauts' return delayed again

Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams will have to wait another couple of days to come home after NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a mission that would have paved the way for their return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood reports.

• Mar 13
• 02:09

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