NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope revealed "crescent-like structures" within the SN 1987A supernova.
Millions of stargazers around the world looked to the sky last night to see the super blue moon — and many captured pictures.
On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.
NASA and SpaceX will make another attempt to launch four fresh crew members to the space station Saturday morning.
SpaceX launches another batch of Starlinks and readies a Crew Dragon flight to the space station while Russia launches its Progress supply ship.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
The stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
NASA unveiled a stunning image of the ringed planet and several of its moons.
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
During an eight-day visit, the Ax-2 crew will carry out 20 experiments and participate in STEM events across Saudi Arabia.
Ziyad Muflahi, a Yemeni-born immigrant, says he received a NASA Michigan Space Grant after applying for a space research fellowship.
The phenomenon, once known as "Earthshine," occurs when the dark side of the moon is illuminated by light reflecting off planet Earth.
The Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) could take ocean world research to the next level with "deeper exploration into areas that were once unattainable."
The Lyrids have lit up the sky for the past 2,700 years and potentially dozens of meteors could be seen per hour.
Here's how "a very lucky observer" may get to see it fall from the sky.
During its 50th flight, Ingenuity traveled over 1,057 feet (322.2 meters) in 145.7 seconds and achieved a new altitude record of 59 feet (18 meters). The chopper touched down near the 0.5-mile-wide (800-meter-wide) Belva Crater.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
Three NASA veterans, including one of the world's most experienced female spacewalkers, and a Canadian rookie astronaut will fly around the moon next year.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Detroit Lions unveiled new uniforms on Thursday, including a black alternate uniform. The unveiling comes hours after they were leaked on social media.
The Detroit Zoo is planning to reveal a new design for its water tower this year.
A Detroit man was taken into custody after police said he went to a 7-11 store in Livingston County to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
The rent is high not just in Detroit, where, according to nonprofit Higher Ground Abodes, the city has just a quarter of the affordable homes needed, but also across the state.
The city of Detroit on Thursday announced the fourth phase of closures, which will begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.
Detroit Lions unveiled new uniforms on Thursday, including a black alternate uniform. The unveiling comes hours after they were leaked on social media.
The Detroit Zoo is planning to reveal a new design for its water tower this year.
In response, one House Democrat said she is surprised to continue having these conversations.
A Detroit man was taken into custody after police said he went to a 7-11 store in Livingston County to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
The rent is high not just in Detroit, where, according to nonprofit Higher Ground Abodes, the city has just a quarter of the affordable homes needed, but also across the state.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced Monday the automaker's headquarters will move to the Hudson's Detroit development in downtown Detroit from the Renaissance Center.
With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup.
New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are teaming up to co-headline an arena tour across North America, which will kick off here in Detroit.
ABBA, Blondie and The Notorious B.I.G. are entering America's audio canon.
The annual Ford Fireworks show in Detroit is one of 20 shows nominated for USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice Places to See Fireworks contest.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
MDARD officials say the virus, which was first detected in Michigan in 2022, was found in Newaygo County, making it the seventh flock in the state in the last two years.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Detroit Lions unveiled new uniforms on Thursday, including a black alternate uniform. The unveiling comes hours after they were leaked on social media.
On the ground, the Michigan State Police will send at least 50 troopers to patrol the NFL Draft footprint daily, while the Wayne County Sheriff's Office will assign 70 deputies to the event.
The NFL revealed that Big Sean, Bazzi, the Detroit Youth Choir and more local artists will perform as part of the concert series for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
More than 20 people have been convicted in the case, many of them onetime NBA players.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
Riney, who has spent his 46-year career at Henry Ford Health, was named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People.
In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, CBS News Detroit takes a look into the culture in Metro Detroit, highlighting the history, leadership, food, and comedy.
Behind every athlete is a mother supporting them behind the scenes. On April 21, the "My Mom's First Fan" event celebrates Metro Detroit football mothers. Khary Frazier, founder of Detroit is Different, and Constance "Maspice" Davis, the mother of retired NFL player Anthony "Spice" Adams, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the upcoming event.
Rain overnight will break early tomorrow morning while cooler air rushes in to kickstart our weekend.
CBS News Detroit caught up with some Detroit Lions in Campus Martius Park and got their thoughts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Phase 4 of road closures for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit begins a week ahead of the draft.