Rescue mission underway to bring astronauts back to Earth
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams have been in space for more than nine months.
Watch CBS News
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams have been in space for more than nine months.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams have been in space for more than 9 months. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a fresh crew to the space station launched Friday, setting the stage for the Starliner astronauts to finally come home.
WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben and Jason Mikell have the top headlines and latest weather forecast.
NASA scientist Dr. Noah Petro speaks with WBZ-TV's Terry Eliasen about what a lunar eclipse is and what people can expect to see during the lunar eclipse on Friday.
NASA will wait at least another two days to launch its next space station crew, delaying the return of Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams a bit longer.
WBZ-TV's Terry Eliasen spoke with Ray Allensworth of the Firefly mission about what experiments they plan to conduct with the equipment on the moon.
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore arrived at the space station last June, but problems with the capsule prompted NASA to keep them in orbit.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Astronaut Suni Williams said she's trying to remember what it's like to walk after being stuck in space for almost seven months.
It's a fun, exciting challenge to get students to learn more radio-isotope power systems. Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff had a chance to speak to NASA about the program and how your child could compete in the contest!
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
WBZ-TV meteorologist Terry Eliasen talks to a NASA expert about when we might be able to see a "zombie star" in the night sky.
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter.
A Massachusetts geology professor is playing a key role in NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter. "So we're orbiting Jupiter and we've designed it so that we are flying past Europa 49 times, very very close by. Part of the reason for that is there is incredibly intense radiation right near the surface of Europa, trapped around Jupiter. That makes it very difficult to have a spacecraft stay near Europa for very long because the computer will get fried. Our mission is designed to spend a small amount of time near Europa taking data. It goes way out, far away from the deadly radiation belts, processes the data, sends it back to Earth and then comes back in for another swoop."
NASA is launching the Europa Clipper to look for signs of life on one of Jupiter's moons.
This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.
Suni Williams, a Needham native, is one of two NASA astronauts stuck in space. She told WBZ-TV it wasn't a surprise.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
Astronauts Suni Williams, who is from Needham, and Butch Wilmore will stay in space until February.
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
The annual St. Patrick's Day Invitational Boxing Tournament in South Boston helps teach teens about self-esteem, athleticism, honor, and more.
The Boston Celtics held off the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Saturday night.
With less than 24 hours until Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, South Boston is getting ready for the festivities.
A glassmaker is partnering with his fellow small businesses in the area to sell his creations made at a Lowell art studio.
Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is on Sunday, March 16 and there are changes to this year's Southie celebration.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams have been in space for more than nine months.
Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is on Sunday, March 16 and there are changes to this year's Southie celebration.
The names of some alleged clients in a high-end brothel bust in Massachusetts were read aloud in court on Friday.
A federal judge has denied Karen Read's request to drop two charges against her and said Judge Cannone was not wrong in declaring a mistrial.
With less than 24 hours until Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, South Boston is getting ready for the festivities.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
A New Hampshire man's concert tickets purchased on StubHub were stolen by hackers. He reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action for help.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
Dozens of colleges nationwide - including some in Massachusetts - have received a warning from Linda McMahon. But what about the First Amendment?
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
A candy shop in Boston's South End is making a massive splash on social media thanks to its popular Swedish candy.
TD Bank is closing 38 branches, including six of its stores in Massachusetts.
Shaw's Supermarket is closing two stores in New England - one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Boston Celtics held off the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Saturday night.
Cooper Kupp will not be joining the New England Patriots this offseason. Are there any
When you see Mack Hollins out and about in Foxboro or warming up for the New England Patriots, there's a good chance your attention will go right to his feet.
Milton Williams is a big man with a big contract, and he has big plans for the New England Patriots defense.
While the Patriots are happy with the direction of the team after the first wave of free-agent signings, there is still a lot of work to do in New England.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.