"They're back from the moon!": Apollo 11 splashdown, 50 years later
Four days after the first successful moon landing, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins faced a final, harrowing challenge
Apollo 11: Celebrating 50 years
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
How NASA's moon mission turned Houston into "Space City"
"NASA looks at Houston as the Vatican of space," one expert said
The letters the world sent Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong spent much of his life after the moon landing shunning attention. If people had to praise, he encouraged them to appreciate all of his work, not just the historic landing. But his one small step affected people around the world in profound ways, and tens of thousands of people felt compelled to write him personal letters. The contents of those letters -- and Armstrong's responses -- are a fascinating piece of American history. Jeff Glor reports.
Memorable moments from the Apollo 11 mission
From the fiery blast of a Saturn rocket to those first steps on the lunar surface, images from America's space program are etched in the nation’s collective memory. But along with those sights, there are the sounds: the words that also tell the remarkable story of human achievement. With insight from historian Douglas Brinkley and CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood, “CBS This Morning Saturday” reflects on some of the mission's most memorable moments.
Watch the moment men first landed on moon
Walter Cronkite anchored CBS News live coverage on July 20, 1969, as Apollo 11's "Eagle" lunar lander, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, touched down on the moon. TV viewers were seeing a simulation of the lander, since NASA's video cameras were not yet operating on the moon.
Watch Neil Armstrong's first steps on moon
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong made history as the first man to walk on the moon, and uttered his famous words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." See the moment as it was covered live by CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite.
"Man on the Moon": The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing
CBS News relives the momentous 1969 moon walk as told by two legends: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and "CBS Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite – the man who made history and the man who reported it
"I'm speechless!": How CBS News covered Apollo 11
Walter Cronkite launched an unprecedented 46 hours of live television for the historic mission to the moon
Bezos and Kennedy on future space travel
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell sat down with Jeff Bezos and Caroline Kennedy. They discussed the future of space travel, along with plans to put the first woman on the moon. Bezos hopes his moon lander will be on that mission.
NASA planning another trip to the moon
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Mark Strassmann takes a look at the future of space travel. NASA wants to return to the moon, possibly as early as 2024.
Apollo 11 "captured everybody's imagination"
It's been 50 years since astronauts took off in a rocket bound for the moon. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss the significance of that flight and how it changed history.
Meet the women behind NASA's historic moon landing
Poppy Northcutt, Joann Morgan and Margaret Hamilton were critical to the success of the Apollo 11 mission
How much did it cost to land on the moon?
The United States spent some $288 billion, in inflation-adjusted dollars, to reach the moon
Archives: Apollo 11 astronauts on moon landing
In their first TV interview after returning to Earth, the three Apollo astronauts recounted their experiences on "Face the Nation."
Archives: Apollo 11 astronauts talk Mars mission
In 1969, "Face the Nation" sat down with the three Apollo 11 astronauts to talk about. the future of space travel.
"Apollo on steroids": NASA's mission to get back to the moon
The goal is to return to the lunar surface by 2024, but congressional budget approval remains a big if
Space industry rocketing toward $1 trillion
Private investment in a range of space-related businesses is soaring, and it's not just for billionaire joy rides
Watch: Apollo 11 launch on CBS 50 years ago today
50 years ago, CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite brought the frontier of outer space to televisions across America
Sneak peek: Man on the Moon - A CBS News special
Two legends tell the story of the momentous 1969 moon walk. Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and “CBS Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite -- the man who made history and the man who reported it. Watch "Man on the Moon," hosted by "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Tuesday, July 16 at 10/9c on CBS.
How to watch Apollo 11 50th anniversary special
50 years ago, millions of people were glued to their television sets as Apollo 11 launched to the moon
The path to Apollo 11: A timeline of the space race
A timeline of major events in the decade-long race to land astronauts on the moon
3 "amiable strangers" flew into history on Apollo 11
The crew of Apollo 11 came together by chance for the first moon landing
NASA legends recall nerve-wracking moments before Apollo 11 landing
Astronaut Michael Collins, Mission Control flight director Gene Kranz and spacecraft communicator Charlie Duke recount the first manned landing on the moon
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Salmonella tied to backyard flocks surpasses 1,000 cases
Raising chickens at home is the top cause of infection blamed for 1,003 illnesses in 49 states, including two deaths
O'Rourke campaign sells profane T-shirts to support gun control
All proceeds from the sale of the shirt will go to gun control groups, rather than O'Rourke's campaign
"Destructive devices" found near Labor Day parade route in N.J.
Thomas Kaiser, 55, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device for an unlawful purpose
Debra Messing, Donald Trump argue over Twitter about fundraiser
The "Will and Grace" star urged others to share who they've donated to, then posted her own donor list
Larry David to narrate new "Go the F*** to Sleep" book
What better narrator than David, who is known to voice his annoyance, no matter who the perpetrator
5 U.S. industries feeling sting of latest China tariffs
President's latest China tariffs are now in effect — here are the American companies hit hardest by his taxes on imports
Justice Department aims to expedite death penalty for mass shooters
The measure is expected to be part of a final gun reform package being proposed by the White House
Some health-related deferred deportation requests to be processed
After a public uproar, the Trump administration said it will process medical deferred action requests that were pending on August 7. But the program has been closed for future applicants
Kevin Hart suffers "major back injuries" in car crash
The driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the early morning collision
Bodies recovered, dozens missing after boat fire off California coast
75-foot vessel identified by the Coast Guard as the Conception sank about 20 yards offshore from Southern California's Santa Cruz Island
Nashville school bans "Harry Potter" books
"Harry Potter" has been on of the most banned book series in the U.S. – and decades after it was first released, it is still controversial
Iran admits rocket exploded, saying test malfunctioned
This is the third failed rocket launch for Iran this year
Mattis says divisiveness is the biggest threat to U.S. democracy
"[We're] constantly finding reason to cheer against each other instead of working together," Mattis told "CBS This Morning"
More parents working out and going to work with babies on board
Parents across the country are ditching strollers and strapping on baby carriers, bringing their kids along for trips to the gym and walks around the neighborhood
On Labor Day, Trump slams top union leader and NAFTA
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka has repeatedly expressed doubt about Trump's trade deal to replace NAFTA
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5 U.S. industries feeling sting of latest China tariffs
President's latest China tariffs are now in effect — here are the American companies hit hardest by his taxes on imports
Iran admits rocket exploded, saying test malfunctioned
This is the third failed rocket launch for Iran this year
U.S. and Taliban agree "in principle" a partial Afghan withdrawal plan
White House envoy show draft U.S.-Taliban agreement to Afghan leaders, says we're "at the threshold" of deal to end America's longest war
Mom worried U.S. Navy vet will die in Iran after prison cancer surgery
"If they don't release him on appeal, he will die over there," Michael White's mother tells CBS News after learning her son "continues to have medical issues"
Hurricane Dorian batters Bahamas as storm creeps toward U.S.
Category 4 storm unleashes massive flooding in the Bahamas, as more than a million people are ordered evacuated on the U.S. coast
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Salmonella tied to backyard flocks surpasses 1,000 cases
Raising chickens at home is the top cause of infection blamed for 1,003 illnesses in 49 states, including two deaths
O'Rourke campaign sells profane T-shirts to support gun control
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"Destructive devices" found near Labor Day parade route in N.J.
Thomas Kaiser, 55, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device for an unlawful purpose
Debra Messing, Donald Trump argue over Twitter about fundraiser
The "Will and Grace" star urged others to share who they've donated to, then posted her own donor list
Larry David to narrate new "Go the F*** to Sleep" book
What better narrator than David, who is known to voice his annoyance, no matter who the perpetrator
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O'Rourke campaign sells profane T-shirts to support gun control
All proceeds from the sale of the shirt will go to gun control groups, rather than O'Rourke's campaign
Debra Messing, Donald Trump argue over Twitter about fundraiser
The "Will and Grace" star urged others to share who they've donated to, then posted her own donor list
5 U.S. industries feeling sting of latest China tariffs
President's latest China tariffs are now in effect — here are the American companies hit hardest by his taxes on imports
Justice Department aims to expedite death penalty for mass shooters
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Some health-related deferred deportation requests to be processed
After a public uproar, the Trump administration said it will process medical deferred action requests that were pending on August 7. But the program has been closed for future applicants
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Debra Messing, Donald Trump argue over Twitter about fundraiser
The "Will and Grace" star urged others to share who they've donated to, then posted her own donor list
Larry David to narrate new "Go the F*** to Sleep" book
What better narrator than David, who is known to voice his annoyance, no matter who the perpetrator
Kevin Hart suffers "major back injuries" in car crash
The driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the early morning collision
Jonas Brothers surprise fan who missed concert for chemo
Happiness certainly began for this fan the moment the Jonas Brothers stepped through her hospital room door
Dolly Parton: Making the most of everything
The poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the glitzy queen of country glamour has always known what really matters
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Almanac: Air bags
On September 1, 1998, the safety device became mandatory in all new cars and light trucks in the U.S., subsequently saving tens of thousands of lives
Hackers breached iPhones for years, Google says
Cybercriminals implanted iPhones with spyware by exploiting a hole in Apple's operating system
Billionaire Jack Ma says AI will lead to a 12-hour workweek
Alibaba founder predicts AI advancements will mean shorter workweeks for people — that might not be good news
Ring security system's work with police raises privacy concerns
The Amazon-owned doorbell camera company says more than 400 law enforcement agencies use its "Neighborhood Watch" program, giving police potential access to customers' videos
Facebook tightens rules for political ads, but loopholes remain
Company says it will confirm the identity of organizations that buy ads related to social and political issues
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Inside the labs creating meat from stem cells
High-tech laboratories in Israel are pioneering slaughter-free meat created out of cells from farm animal tissues. It's real steak and real chicken, but no animals are hurt.
Who are the biggest U.S. methane emitters?
Trump administration's move to weaken pollution rules is a missed opportunity to tackle a solvable climate problem
Australia downgrades outlook for Great Barrier Reef over warming
Government agency changes health prognosis for world's biggest reef from "poor" to "very poor" as world's oceans warm up
Is there a "gay gene"? Major new study says no
There's no such thing as a single gene that drives a person's sexual behavior, according to the largest study ever done on the subject
Kennedy Space Center bracing for Hurricane Dorian
NASA is hauling a massive launch gantry off the launch pad to avoid the threat of hurricane winds
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Salmonella tied to backyard flocks surpasses 1,000 cases
Raising chickens at home is the top cause of infection blamed for 1,003 illnesses in 49 states, including two deaths
Mindfulness techniques teaching students to calm down
Researchers launch three-year study to test whether relaxation exercises can reduce stress and improve mental health of children in England, where anxiety among kids is rising
Juul being investigated for role in teen vaping
Attorneys general in Illinois and Washington, D.C. are looking into how the company's vaping device became so popular with teens
Ebola kills girl in Uganda as outbreak death toll nears 3,000
Death of Congolese girl flagged as likely Ebola case at border checkpoint highlights risk of outbreak's spread as deaths near 3,000
High school students doubt efforts to reduce teen vaping will work
Three New Jersey high school students spoke with "CBS This Morning" about whether new measures to curb teen vaping would actually work
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668,000 Florida homes at risk from Hurricane Dorian
Property losses could range as high as $150 billion, while most homeowners in storm's path lack flood insurance
After fires, many California homeowners can't get insurance
Insurance companies are saying, "We're done with you," one resident says, while others face soaring costs
Trump slams GM as its Chinese workforce now outnumbers U.S.
President Trump is again picking on a favorite corporate target, urging the Detroit automaker to bring jobs home
Who are the biggest U.S. methane emitters?
Trump administration's move to weaken pollution rules is a missed opportunity to tackle a solvable climate problem
Peloton's CEO said it makes money -- not even close
Streaming fitness company has lost $450 million over the past three years alone, its IPO filing reveals
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"Destructive devices" found near Labor Day parade route in N.J.
Thomas Kaiser, 55, was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device for an unlawful purpose
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N.J. police cancel Labor Day parade
A South Plainfield, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device for an unlawful purpose after authorities canceled Monday's Labor Day parade and other related activities there. CBSN New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Justice Department aims to expedite death penalty for mass shooters
The measure is expected to be part of a final gun reform package being proposed by the White House
Photos show married murder suspects who escaped prison van
Manhunt for Blane Barksdale and Susan Barksdale entered its seventh day Monday as authorities released new photos of the suspects
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Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News' Bofta Yimam reports.
Kennedy Space Center bracing for Hurricane Dorian
NASA is hauling a massive launch gantry off the launch pad to avoid the threat of hurricane winds
Trump establishes U.S. Space Command
President Trump marked the establishment of the U.S. Space Command in the Rose Garden, and unveiled its flag for the first time during a ceremony Thursday afternoon.
Trump marks establishment of U.S. Space Command
The president's "Space Force" must receive congressional approval
SpaceX launches "Starhopper" test flight
The Starhopper is testing propulsion systems that will be used in SpaceX's planned heavy lift Starship spacecraft
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Pictures from the Amazon rainforest fires
A record number of fires have devastated the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and neighboring countries
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
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Kevin Hart involved in California car crash
Comedian Kevin Hart suffered "major back injuries" in a car accident early Sunday morning in California. A man identified as Jared Black was driving both the "Night School" star and passenger Rebecca Broxterman in the star's 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Calabasas when the accident occurred. CBS Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
N.J. police cancel Labor Day parade
A South Plainfield, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with possession of a destructive device for an unlawful purpose after authorities canceled Monday's Labor Day parade and other related activities there. CBSN New York's Nick Caloway reports.
34 people missing after boat fire
The U.S. Coast Guard said 34 people were unaccounted for after a fire on a commercial diving vessel off the coast of Southern California. Five people were able to escape the fire. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN from Oxnard, California, with more.
Kid influencers: Few rules, big money
Being a social media influencer is now considered one of the most popular career aspirations for millennials and Gen Z. But experts warn that regulations need to be put in place as younger and younger influencers share their lives on camera. This episode of CBSN Originals looks at the lives of three families whose kids are popular influencers on social media, while exploring some of the dangers implicit in the “kidfluencer” industry.
Jonas Brothers surprise fan in hospital
Lily Jordan, 16, had to miss a Jonas Brothers concert because she's undergoing chemotherapy treatment. But happiness began the moment three strangers walked into her hospital room.
