SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space station in new era for NASA
NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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NASA aims to end reliance on Russia with first operational flight of Crew Dragon spacecraft.
President-elect Biden insists the climate will be a top priority for his administration. And for America's allies, there's no time to waste. Roxana Saberi reports.
After six years, two successful test flights and a multibillion-dollar investment in American enterprise, NASA launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first government-certified flight of a commercially developed SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
The historic joint effort between NASA and SpaceX, called Crew-1, to launch a crew of astronauts to the International Space Station has been delayed citing weather conditions. While there were no issues with the launch, the decision to delay was made out of concerns about the landing. Mark Strassmann reports.
A scheduled SpaceX launch is set to open a new era for America's space program, with crews routinely launching to the International Space Station using commercially developed spacecrafts. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
SpaceX and NASA are teaming up to send "Crew-1" to the International Space Station. Four astronauts are set for launch Saturday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will include former Navy test pilot Victor Glover, a first-time flyer who will be the first Black astronaut to stay for a long-duration mission. Mark Strassmann reports.
Researchers estimate there are only 200-260 Popa langur monkeys left.
Tropical Storm Eta dumped torrents of blustery rain on Florida's west coast as it moved over the state after making landfall north of the Tampa Bay area.
Denmark is pulling an order to kill the country's entire population of mink after it was discovered that there was a possible mutation of COVID-19 transmitted between the animal and humans. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Tropical Storm Eta hasn't let up yet as it's on the path to hit Florida, brining along torrential rain and hazardous storm surge. Tornado warnings were also in effect. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.