SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket suffers major malfunction during Starlink launch
The engine's "rapid unscheduled disassembly," as Elon Musk put it, almost certainly will trigger downstream launch delays.
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SpaceX Falcon in-flight catastrophic failure
The engine powering a SpaceX rocket's second launch stage suffered a catastrophic failure, and possibly an explosion, while carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites from California on Thursday, company founder Elon Musk posted early Friday on social media. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what happened and the new images released from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX rocket failure, and more top stories
CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has a roundup of headlines including the latest on California's Vista Fire, Alec Baldwin's trial, and a SpaceX Starlink satellite launch that went awry.
Astronauts waiting to return aboard Starliner
The two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft say they're confident it can return them to Earth. Leaks and thruster failures marred the launch, and further technical issues have kept the crew in space longer than scheduled. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with a timeline for when they could come back to the ground.
Starliner crew confident spacecraft will bring them safely back to Earth
In their first news conference from the International Space Station, the Starliner astronauts said they were enjoying their extended time in orbit.
Europe launches maiden flight of Ariane 6 rocket
Similar to but less expensive than its Ariane 5 predecessor, the Ariane 6 is expect to be Europe's workhorse booster for years to come.
SpaceX launches Turkey's first domestically-built communications satellite
The Türksat 6A relay station will carry secure military traffic and provide commercial service across Europe, North Africa and Asia.
Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
Tesla shareholders to meet about Musk's pay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk could soon be getting a $56 billion payday with company shareholders set to vote on his compensation package Thursday. The investors could also approve a move of Tesla's legal headquarters from Delaware to Texas. Alan Ohnsman, a senior editor for Forbes, joined CBS News to discuss the meeting.
Former-SpaceX employees claim they were fired for challenging toxic workplace
In wrongful termination lawsuit, eight former employees claim CEO Elon Musk had them let go after they challenged what they described as "Animal House"-style work environment.
SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship launches
SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship on its fourth test flight Thursday morning. See the world's most powerful rocket lift off.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket launches on "epic" test flight
Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.
Boeing's Starliner capsule launches, but runs into more trouble with helium leaks
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
Boeing's Starliner launches its first crew
Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched Wednesday with a crew of two on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann breaks down how it finally happened after repeated delays.
Why the Boeing Starliner is significant
A third launch attempt will be made Wednesday morning to launch Boeing's Starliner crew capsule for a flight to the International Space Station, its first piloted test flight. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on why the Starliner is a big deal for NASA.
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut flight halted at the last minute
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
NASA says helium leak poses no safety threat to Boeing's Starliner capsule
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
Astronaut on eclipse, private spaceflight
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
SpaceX mega rocket launches on third test flight
Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful.
Test launch of Starship rocket a partial success
SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, blasted off Thursday morning in Texas. It was SpaceX's third test of its enormous rocket after the previous two launches ended in explosions. Although Thursday's launch was mostly successful, the rocket broke apart upon reentry. Kris Van Cleave has more.
SpaceX Starship lost upon Earth re-entry
SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket successfully boosted its unpiloted upper stage into space Thursday. The rocket was lost once it entered Earth's atmosphere. CBS News space analyst Bill Hardwood reports.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship rocket
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket appeared to launch according to plan on its third test flight Thursday morning from Boca Chica, Texas. Two previous test flights had ended with explosions. See the full launch.
4 station crew members safely return to Earth after 199-day mission
Splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico closed out a 199-day mission spanning 3,184 orbits and 84.4 million miles.
Judge tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over immigration order
A federal judge threw out the Trump administration's challenge to a standing order issued by a U.S. district court in Maryland.
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, share proposal photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Key Senate contests take shape ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, opening up possible Democratic seat
The ruling comes amid redistricting battles throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.
Israel says strike that killed journalists targeted a camera used by Hamas
Israel's military says a strike that killed 20 people at a hospital, including 5 journalists, targeted a camera purportedly used by Hamas to observe troops.
What is a haboob and what causes the kind of storm that hit Phoenix?
Stunning images show expansive plumes descending on the Phoenix metro area and the city's international airport.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.