Spectacular image captures ISS crossing in front of the sun
At the time the image was taken, two astronauts were spacewalking outside the orbiting laboratory.
International Space Station
Spacewalkers install new solar arrays for space station
The new roll-out solar arrays are part of an upgrade to counteract age-related degradation in the lab's original panels.
Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Astronauts deploy solar array in second attempt
The successful solar array installation clears the way for another spacewalk Friday
Spacewalk planned for Sunday
On Sunday, two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station to continue upgrades to its solar panels. With the operational lifespan of the ISS set to expire in 2024, NASA is hoping some upgrades will keep it running longer. CBS News Space Analyst Bill Harwood talks with CBSN Anchor Lana Zak about how the power upgrades factor into that plan and China's growing presence in space.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
SpaceX launches solar arrays to space station
An uncrewed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida carrying supplies to the International Space Station, including new solar arrays for the power system as well as baby squid and microscopic organisms for scientific research. Watch NASA and SpaceX's coverage of the launch.
NASA is sending baby squid and water bears to the space station
Tiny creatures are launching to space aboard a SpaceX cargo resupply mission.
SpaceX launches new solar panels to space station
New solar arrays are part of SpaceX's 22nd supply run to the International Space Station.
Space junk hits International Space Station, damaging robotic arm
Space debris, which travels at approximately 15,700 miles per hour in low-Earth orbit, poses a threat to both spacecraft and astronauts due to their fast speeds.
Russians prepare for arrival of new space station module
The Pirs airlock and docking comparment will be detached to make way for the new Nauka lab module.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson to lead commercial space flight
Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and veteran pilot John Shoffler plan to visit the space station on a commercial flight.
Russia clears actress for flight to space station
Actress Yulia Peresild and filmmaker Klim Shipenko will shoot scenes for an upcoming movie aboard the space station.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
SpaceX crew set for Sunday splashdown
The four Crew Dragon astronauts, delayed by windy weather, head for only the third nighttime splashdown in space history.
Astronauts describe thrilling launch to space
NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur talked with CBS News' Bill Harwood from aboard the International Space Station about the early days of their planned six-month mission. They launched on April 23 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon capsule. Read more here.
China gets a flying start on building its own space station
Officials expect the project to take a couple years, but launch of the control module is a major step for China's increasingly sophisticated space program.
Saturday splashdown planned for Crew Dragon astronauts
Four space station astronauts now plan to splash down Saturday to close out an extended 166-day mission.
SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with space station
The arrival of one Crew Dragon capsule sets the stage for the departure and return to Earth of another.
SpaceX launches astronauts to ISS
SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station using a recycled rocket booster and capsule. Mark Strassmann has more on this historic accomplishment.
SpaceX launches NASA astronauts
SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four to the International Space Station early Friday morning. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and former NASA astronaut and space station commander Leroy Chiao joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the mission.
SpaceX Crew Dragon, 4 astronauts lift off to space station
It's the first piloted flight of a previously-flown first stage booster and a Crew Dragon capsule making its second flight.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
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