NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
NASA launched four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
The Arapahoe County Fair is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year with a mix of longtime traditions and new attractions for visitors of all ages.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is asking for feedback on the new passenger rail service set to span from Northern Colorado to the southern part of the state.
All lanes of I-70 reopened Thursday morning in western Colorado, days after flash flooding and mudslide debris forced officials to close the interstate.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The Arapahoe County Fair is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year with a mix of longtime traditions and new attractions for visitors of all ages.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is asking for feedback on the new passenger rail service set to span from Northern Colorado to the southern part of the state.
All lanes of I-70 reopened Thursday morning in western Colorado, days after flash flooding and mudslide debris forced officials to close the interstate.
Denver Health is expanding a program that puts whole blood directly into the hands of first responders, allowing patients with life-threatening injuries to begin receiving blood transfusions before they ever arrive at a hospital.
The Town of Castle Rock has implemented Stage 2 drought restrictions in response to sustained high water demand and low water supply.
At Cheyenne Frontier Days, Thursday is a Day of the American West and there is something for everyone at the celebration.
CDOT announced that all lanes on I-70 between Silt and New Castle have reopened after a mudslide that closed the highway on Monday.
Leilani Osmundson, Floyd Pierce, and Holly McCollough sat down with CBS Colorado to share how they plan on completing the 64 in 64 challenge. The trio will attempt to visit all of Colorado's 64 counties in 64 hours to celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday.
Colorado natives Danny and Zach Guarino, or better known as The Bread Basket, returned to Colorado to talk about how they've become internet comedy sensations.
The Arapahoe County Fair opened its doors on Thursday and is going all out to celebrate 120 years of the event.
Colorado general manager Josh Byrnes helped orchestrate a trade with his former team Monday as the Rockies sent right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league players.
When Brady Russell helped douse his coach Mike McDonald with Gatorade after winning the Super Bowl, he wasn't only celebrating a championship but a long, hard journey to football's mountain top.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Denver Health is expanding a program that puts whole blood directly into the hands of first responders, allowing patients with life-threatening injuries to begin receiving blood transfusions before they ever arrive at a hospital.
As Colorado experiences more extreme weather, from prolonged droughts and wildfires to heavy rainfall and flooding, researchers are taking a closer look at a consequence of climate change: the potential impact on human health.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A man who stopped to help victims of a devastating motorcycle crash instead found himself handcuffed, jailed and accused of driving under the influence -- despite repeatedly asking officers to administer a breath test that he believed would prove his innocence.
For Billy Hailey, his release was a day he had been waiting for and working toward for 20 years. Now, he is unexpectedly back in custody after the state says it miscalculated the date.
A second family in Colorado says a little-known insurance rule has left them fighting two companies to get medical bills paid.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.