Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's lunar lander burns up after failed mission
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has likely met its fiery end
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Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has likely met its fiery end
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
The first U.S. moon landing mission in decades blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just after 2:15 a.m. on Monday.
The countdown is on, with history being made right here in Pittsburgh as Astrobotic's lunar lander finally goes to the moon with Carnegie Mellon's rover on board.
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
A lifelong Steelers fan, one of the many personal items he took above the Earth's orbit was a Terrible Towel he'd had for years. Now, he's back in Pittsburgh to help lead the charge for the black and gold, something he tells KDKA-TV is a dream come true.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
The holiday weekend closes out with a dazzling full moon.
The $1.5 billion Euclid space telescope is designed to study mysterious dark energy and dark matter, which make up 95% of the universe.
NASA described the planets as "scorching" and "bathed" in heat emitted by a distant host star.
Mattingly was also known for being removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 crew 72 hours before its scheduled launch.
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
The asteroid Psyche may be a sample of planetary core material left over from the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
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.
A former intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower and two pilots testified before Congress about the strange, seemingly inexplicable objects.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
The first visualizations showed pollution over western Pennsylvania.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying a four-man crew headed home in the final chapter of a long-duration station stay.
Woody Hoburg showed that Pittsburgh pride is out of this world.
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.
Russia's Luna-25 probe ended in failure after thruster misfire caused a crash landing.
A man was shot twice in the chest in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square, according to Public Safety officials.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
A terrifying security breach at Denver International Airport is now raising urgent questions nationwide after a man got onto an active runway and was killed by a departing plane.
It was a celebration some 75 years in the making.
A man was shot twice in the chest in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square, according to Public Safety officials.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
A terrifying security breach at Denver International Airport is now raising urgent questions nationwide after a man got onto an active runway and was killed by a departing plane.
It was a celebration some 75 years in the making.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
It's been one year since the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General brought charges against former Pittsburgh-area funeral home owner Patrick Vereb.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
School’s almost out for the summer, but before those backpacks hit the floor, and brains switch to sleep mode, we’re on a mission to beat the summer slump.
This is the time of year when a lot of fun events start to pop up. There’s something you’ll want to add to your calendar that trades two legs for two wheels. It’s called Rush to Crush Cancer, and it supports the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
It’s time to pack the bags, grab the sunscreen, and cue the vacation mode. If you’re planning a cruise, what should you know before you go?
Yinzers take their salads very seriously, including the popular strawberry pretzel salad. In honor of the upcoming Strawberry Pretzel Jell-O Salad Standoff, we're making a strawberry pretzel salad martini!
Your pet doesn’t speak human, but luckily, PTL's pet whisperer, Dr. Mike, does, and he can talk for them! He’s here to reveal what our furry friend really wishes you knew.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
South Park Township in Pennsylvania is taking steps to crack down on e-bikes amid safety concerns.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
President Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News on Monday that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax "for a period of time."
American passengers from the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak arrived at a quarantine center in Nebraska.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
