NASA Begins New Era In U.S. Space Flight Wednesday With Astronaut Capsule Launch
On Wednesday, NASA begins a new era in U.S. space flight when it launches two astronauts back into space aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule.
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On Wednesday, NASA begins a new era in U.S. space flight when it launches two astronauts back into space aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule.
The NASA astronauts set to take a trip to the International Space Station will be in a sleek ship and trendy suits thanks to SpaceX.
The two astronauts who will text drive SpaceX's brand new rocket ship and return human orbital launches in the U.S. spoke about the historic mission on Friday.
It is the first astronaut launch from Florida in nine years and under normal circumstances, a history making moment like this would lead to huge crowds along the beaches and roads of Florida's Space Coast, but local officials and NASA are split on whether that's a good idea.
One week from Wednesday will mark the dawn of the commercial age of space travel. That's when Elon Musk's SpaceX will fly two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
NASA and SpaceX are getting ready to launch astronauts into space for the first time in nearly a decade and they are asking spectators to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
While much of the world stands still, SpaceX is still going strong and launched a Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday from Cape Canaveral.
For the first time in nearly a decade NASA will launch astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil.
A SpaceX Dragon capsule has reached the International Space Station, delivering more than 4,300 pounds of supplies.
SpaceX made history this weekend when it successfully landed its 50th rocket after launching another load of station supplies for NASA.
SpaceX is making moves to launch its space tourism business.
As innovation in space exploration moves forward, the business of space tourism is also making giant leaps.
SpaceX has signed a deal with a space tourism company to organize a trip orbiting the Earth for a handful of adventurous travelers.
It was a picture perfect launch at Cape Canaveral Monday morning. And if all goes well, it could bring us all WiFi that's out of this world.
SpaceX sent another batch of internet-beaming satellites into orbit Wednesday morning as it makes an unprecedented push to build a broadband internet business by deploying hundreds of satellites in one year.
Elon Musk is beyond ecstatic after SpaceX completed a success abort test of its crew capsule, marking the company's last big test before launching astronauts in the coming months.
SpaceX's first attempt at a rocket launch in 2020 is a success, sending 60 more mini internet satellites into orbit while also testing a dark coating to appease stargazers.
The International Space Station received an early holiday delivery from SpaceX, which included muscle-bound "mighty mice," pest-killing worms and a smart, empathetic robot.
SpaceX launched a spacecraft loaded with 5,700 pounds of supplies — including a group of genetically enhanced 'mighty mice' — to the International Space Station on Thursday.
"Significant safety and technical challenges" need to be made before astronauts can fly in private capsules, NASA auditors warned Thursday.
SpaceX has launched the second batch of mini-satellites that will become part of an orbiting network meant to provide global internet coverage.
The triple-core SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasted off overnight on its third, and most complex, mission.
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is standing on a pad in Florida ready to make the "most difficult launch" the rocket company has ever attempted.
Lighting up the night sky with a streak of fiery exhaust, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket thundered away from Cape Canaveral Thursday evening.
SpaceX is hoping the second time will be the charm to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on a mission to deploy 60 Starlink internet relay satellites.
The mother, identified only as Barbara, shared her story exclusively with CBS News Miami to highlight the recent rise in similar tragedies in South Florida.
Volunteers are needed daily through Friday to help sort and pack aid boxes for Venezuela.
A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government's humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation.
Jordyn Brooks has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, ensuring the veteran linebacker remains a core piece of the team's rebuild.
Numbers from the state Division of Elections show more than 1.6 million mail ballots have been sent to voters as of Tuesday morning.
The mother, identified only as Barbara, shared her story exclusively with CBS News Miami to highlight the recent rise in similar tragedies in South Florida.
Volunteers are needed daily through Friday to help sort and pack aid boxes for Venezuela.
A cargo plane packed with food and hygiene kits has left Miami for Cuba as part of the U.S. government's humanitarian assistance efforts for the people of the island nation.
Jordyn Brooks has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, ensuring the veteran linebacker remains a core piece of the team's rebuild.
Numbers from the state Division of Elections show more than 1.6 million mail ballots have been sent to voters as of Tuesday morning.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
The sordid life of Fabian Basabe is one CBS Miami first began covering on this show three years ago.
Larkin spoke this week to CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede.
Dotie Joseph said after talking with neighbors and looking at the field, she thinks she has plenty of experience to assume the governorship.
Perhaps the most controversial cut DeSantis made was the $15 million that would have gone to fund security efforts at Catholic schools in Miami-Dade County.
The likely Republican candidate for governor, Congressman Byron Donalds, said he would vote for it, but as he told CBS Miami's Jim DeFede, if it does fail, they will tackle the issue again next year.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A recall has been issued for frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores in Georgia, Florida and other Southern states after 12 people became sick, the FDA says.
A new Florida law requires drug prescribers to complete sickle cell training, aiming to improve care and address stigma faced by patients.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
A lawyer says influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
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.