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.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
NASA crews are rolling out the rocket that will take the Artemis III crew on the next lunar mission.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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 moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
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.
The crew of Artemis II expect to land back on Earth on Friday; after taking a space flight that flew around the moon and sharing their images and observations. CBS News has this report.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
The crew of Artemis II is headed back to Earth, after a historic flight around the far side of the moon.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
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.
A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
NASA says the meteor was first detected over Hope, Michigan, before it disintegrated.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
Three communities in Oakland County issued emergency water alerts Thursday, calling for a boil water advisory or water use restrictions.
The smoky sky over Michigan and Ontario might be alarming – but emergency officials say it's not something to call 911 about.
Orion Township officials said Thursday they detected reduced water pressure on their lines.
The air was so bad early Thursday in Michigan that Detroit was listed as having the world's worst air quality in the IQAir database. Here's what you need to know,
The air was so bad early Thursday in Michigan that Detroit was listed as having the world's worst air quality in the IQAir database. Here's what you need to know,
Three communities in Oakland County issued emergency water alerts Thursday, calling for a boil water advisory or water use restrictions.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The smoky sky over Michigan and Ontario might be alarming – but emergency officials say it's not something to call 911 about.
Splash pads, summer school and other community events and programs have been affected by Michigan's poor air quality.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died.
Six members of Parliament in Canada are calling for the president of the King's Privy Council for Canada to release the full agreement with the U.S. on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, amid concerns about who would actually benefit from the toll profits.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Lulgjuraj cites that part of the reason for his campaign suspension was his opponent, Michael Bouchard, receiving an endorsement from President Trump.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Smoke from multiple wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is moving over Michigan, eroding the air quality in the state.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 3,700 cases.
Tuesday's reported 3,309 cases are roughly 10 times the number reported on July 2, officials say.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
The Ann Arbor Art Fair features nearly 1,000 artists each year, and the three-day event opened on Thursday in the downtown area. Here's a look at some of the sights and sounds.
President Trump is set to give a primetime speech Thursday night, where he's expected to accuse China of meddling in U.S. elections, sources said. CBS News has this report.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota drifted into Metro Detroit Wednesday night and is expected to linger over the region throughout Thursday.
Southeast Michigan is among the regions noticing an outbreak of cyclosporiasis - an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses the symptoms of the disease and how to prevent it.
Police in Metro Detroit and Windsor are asking people not to call 911 to report the smoke and haze in the sky. The atmospheric conditions are from a wildfire smoke plume drifting from Canada and Minnesota.