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
Apollo 11: Celebrating 50 years
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
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
CBS Poll: Apollo 11 still source of pride
Eight in ten Americans say the 1969 moon landing represents the kind of achievement the U.S. is likely to achieve again someday, according to a new CBS News poll.
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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
Schiff: Mueller will bring report "to life" during hearings
"We want the people to hear it directly from him, not filtered through Bill Barr," Schiff said on "Face the Nation"
Cheney says Trump's attack on congresswomen "isn't about race"
"This isn't about race. It's not about gender. It's not about religion," the Wyoming Republican said on "Face the Nation"
Pence: Trump "might make an effort" to stop "send her back" chants
The vice president nevertheless said "millions of Americans share the president's frustration" about four Democratic congresswomen
Booker says Trump uses "race like a weapon" to divide country
"I don't give a damn about the politics of it. Racism is racism. And to say nothing in the face of it is to be complicit in that kind of language," Booker told "Face the Nation"
Most Americans disagree with Trump's tweets — CBS News poll
Most Americans disagree with the president's incendiary tweets about four Democratic congresswomen of color. A majority of Republicans agree with him
Top tier emerges in 2020 field — CBS Battleground Tracker poll
Biden continues to lead the field among Democratic voters across 2020 primary states holding contests through Super Tuesday, but Warren and Harris have narrowed the gap
On health care, Democrats say focus should be on costs — CBS News poll
Nine in 10 Democrats in early-voting states say health care is their top issue, and out-of-pocket costs are the top concern
Early contests by the numbers: Democratic delegate race tightens
Biden continues to lead Democratic candidates in the delegate count across early nominating states, but his advantage has shrunk since June, as Warren and Harris gain ground
Calendar: Week of July 22
From Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before Congressional committees to a California garlic festival, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
He said, ze said: Faith Salie on preferred gender pronouns
The grammar geek talks about the practice of choosing or requesting non-binary pronouns
On the brink: The Endangered Species Act
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Sparkling water is making a splash
Thanks in part to increased health consciousness, sales of carbonated water are bubbling over
Almanac: New York City's Central Park
On July 21, 1853, hundreds of acres of land in the center of Manhattan were set aside for parkland, ultimately developed into one of the world's most glorious public spaces
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Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
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Shane Lowry wins 2019 British Open
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Crew heads to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
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Hannah Gadsby on comedy and tragedy
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ZZ Top is "Goin' 50"
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Extended transcript: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on putting boots on the moon and Mars
The founder and CEO of SpaceX discusses the aerospace company's ambitions for flying humans to the moon and Mars, the importance of reusable in rockets, and the inspiration of Douglas Adams
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
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Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
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After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
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Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
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Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
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Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
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Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
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Former boxer marked for murder fakes death in undercover sting
"I'm the only person alive that has ever walked out of his own grave" murder-for-hire target tells "48 Hours"
North Carolina woman and Australian man found dead in Canada
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Thousands of bone fragments found at Vatican
The Vatican is filled with centuries of art, history and apparently bones. That revelation came during a search for a missing 15-year-old girl who vanished decades ago. Seth Doane reports.
Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
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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
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