NASA launches Artemis rocket on a mission to the moon
After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
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After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
Blackwell-Thompson is the first woman to direct a NASA launch. She celebrated by cutting off the end of her tie.
If all goes well, the SLS rocket will send an unpiloted Orion capsule on a nearly monthlong journey to circle the moon and return to Earth.
Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.
High winds caused a thin strip of caulk-like material known as RTV to delaminate and pull away from the base of the crew capsule's protective nose cone at the top of the rocket.
Initial inspections revealed no major damage, but a detailed assessment will be carried out to make sure.
The SLS moon rocket will be exposed to the elements at its seaside launch pad, but NASA says it's tough enough to take it.
An overnight roll out to pad 39B sets the stage for launch Nov. 14 to kick off a long-delayed unpiloted test flight.
It's been 60 years since then-President John F. Kennedy declared the United States wouldl land a man on the moon before the decade was out. Kennedy did not live to see his dream come true, but his message is alive and well as NASA prepares to return to the moon. We speak with CBS space consultant Bill Harwood about Kennedy's legacy and the present and future of American space travel.
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
Along with a leak-free fueling test, NASA needs Space Force clearance to press ahead for a third launch try September 27.
The Space Force Eastern Range is evaluating a waiver request from NASA to enable a third launch attempt by the end of the month.
Another frustrating delay for NASA's star-crossed SLS moon rocket.
NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA will attempt to launch its Artemis 1 moon mission again on Saturday. The initial launch was scrubbed on Monday due to mechanical problems. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Michael George with the latest on the countdown.
Engineers are hopeful the weather will cooperate for the planned launch Saturday of NASA's Artemis moon rocket.
Engineers developed a work around to avoid a repeat of the engine cooling problem that derailed Monday's launch try.
NASA managers will conduct a final review Thursday before giving engineers clearance to proceed with launch.
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
Years late and billions over budget, the SLS rocket is being readied for blastoff on an unpiloted test flight to lunar orbit.
Engineers say multiple lightning strikes near the launch pad Saturday caused no apparent problems.
NASA's Artemis program envisions a sustained presence on and around the moon as a stepping-stone to Mars.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
President Trump said Saturday he "expects to hear very soon" from the Iranians.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has concluded its latest search connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart, but officials say her remains were not recovered.
Several people were hurt after a possible boat explosion Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida.
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
In her latest book, "The Martha Way," Martha Stewart shares her classic methods for cooking – the building blocks essential to every home chef.
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Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
During World War II, CBS News Radio broadcaster Edward R. Murrow brought news of the war - with immediacy and empathy - into the homes of Americans. In this "Sunday Morning" report originally aired on May 7, 1995, Charles Osgood looked back at the journalist whose words helped listeners an ocean away see what he saw, from the London Blitz and the Allies' invasion of Europe, to the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp.
Beverly Hills detectives try to figure out how a widow ended up dead below a staircase in her mansion. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This week, Pope Leo XIV marked one year since his historic election, from a low-profile priest from Chicago to one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Noel Brennan visited some of his biggest supporters.
Scientists have been stunned this week by hundreds of thousands of sea creatures washing up along the West Coast. Carter Evans reports.
Hall of Fame baseball manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 years old. His teams won five National League pennants and the World Series in 1995.