William Shatner is blasting off to space for real next week
The 90-year-old actor will be the oldest to fly in space when he joins three crewmates aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft
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SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission returns safely
SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission returned safely to Earth this Saturday, going down in history as the first privately funded, all-civilian space crew to do so. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Inspiration4 crew returns to Earth after historic flight
The Inspiration4 crew splashed down at 7:07 p.m. ET near Cape Canaveral to close out a three-day mission.
First privately-funded trip to orbit going well, but few details released
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says "all is well" with the first all-civilian non-government trip to orbit.
First all-civilian flight to orbit will take charity to new heights
The Inspiration4 mission is raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with three days in orbit aboard a SpaceX capsule.
Hayley Arceneaux to make history with SpaceX flight
Hayley Arceneaux is set to make history as she travels on the first all-civilian mission to space. She shows Norah O’Donnell how she prepared for the trip.
SpaceX launches 51 Starlinks into polar orbit
The California launch will help expand Starlink internet service at higher latitudes.
Elon Musk reveals Tesla is building a humanoid robot
"In the future, physical work will be a choice," he said.
Tesla building a humanoid robot
Elon Musk said that Tesla is building a humanoid robot. The prototype is expected to be ready next year. Musk said he hopes that one day, the bot will be able to do "repetitive and boring" jobs, like picking up groceries.
Is SpaceX being a bad neighbor in Texas?
SpaceX broke ground in the tiny town of Boca Chica in 2014. Since then, documents show, their presence has been a source of tension between the company and government agencies.
Elon Musk's "mission to change the world"
A new book explores how Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla has changed the automotive industry. Tim Higgins, author of "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of a Century," joined CBSN to discuss how Tesla combined a vision of Silicon Valley with the "harsh reality of Detroit."
Atlas 5 hauled off launch pad for Starliner troubleshooting
If a valve problem with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule isn't quickly fixed, launch could slip to late this year.
Boeing Starliner launch on hold after valve problem
If the Starliner's valve woes are not quickly resolved, the flight could face a lengthy delay.
Boeing Starliner capsule readied for Tuesday launch
A successful unpiloted Starliner test flight should clear the way for astronaut flights starting late this year.
Boeing cleared to launch Starliner on 2nd test flight
It will be the second test flight for Boeing's astronaut ferry ship after a problem-plagued maiden flight in 2019.
New Shepard rocket ready for Bezos flight
Two more passenger flights are planned before the end of the year as Bezos kicks off commercial flight operations.
Branson flight signals confidence in commercial spaceflight
Branson and five crewmates are set for a dramatic sub-orbital flight to space.
Virgin Galactic's spaceplane ready for takeoff
Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic spaceplane are ready for takeoff on Sunday, hoping to launch the start of the astro-tourism industry. Mark Strassmann has more.
Billionaires' race to space heats up
This month, a pair of billionaires plan to begin a new era in civilian space travel. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is set to fly to space on July 11 while Amazon's Jeff Bezos has his own flight planned for 11 days later. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain more.
SpaceX launches satellites in rare polar orbit mission
SpaceX Transporter 2 mission highlights growing market for small satellite launches.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
How wealthiest Americans pay little in taxes
Nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica obtained never-before-seen IRS information and found the 25 richest Americans sometimes paid little or no federal income taxes. That includes Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Michael Bloomberg and Jeff Bezos, the richest person in America. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports on reaction to the report, and Robert McClelland, a senior fellow with the Tax Policy Center, joined CBSN to discuss.
Richest Americans paid almost nothing in income tax: Report
ProPublica analyzed a "vast trove" of IRS tax data on Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffet and other billionaires.
Tracking the wild swings of bitcoin
The price of cryptocurrencies took a dive recently, with bitcoin leading the declines. Its value dropped below $30,000 earlier this week after surging to $63,000 in April. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN to discuss the future of digital money.
Why Musk's bitcoin U-turn caused a crypto crash
Prices of bitcoin and other cryptos plunged after Tesla CEO reversed decision to accept digital currency as payment.
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region
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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
