SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with space station after historic launch
The successful docking boosted the lab's crew to five and marked a major milestone for NASA.
International Space Station
Historic SpaceX launch set for Saturday
SpaceX and NASA's joint effort to fly U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station is expected to happen Saturday, weather permitting. The initial launch date, Wednesday, was scrubbed due to poor outside conditions. Mark Strassmann takes a look at Saturday's outlook, and the work leading up to the historic moment.
SpaceX launch set for Saturday afternoon
NASA and SpaceX will make a second attempt to send two American astronauts to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon. Senior science reporter at The Verge Loren Grush joined CBSN to discuss.
SpaceX launch marks new era in space travel
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station this week, marking a new era in space travel. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
ISS commander prepares for crew from U.S.
International Space Station Commander Chris Cassidy talks to Tony Dokoupil as he prepares to welcome the first astronauts to launch from U.S. soil since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.
Astronauts work through practice countdown
The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
Astronauts fly to Florida ahead of historic launch to space station
The launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will mark the first such flight from U.S. soil since the shuttle's retirement in 2011.
Meet the astronauts ready for historic launch
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be the first to fly SpaceX's new spaceship on the historic test flight to the International Space Station. Mark Strassmann speaks with Behnken and Hurley.
Trump talks to astronauts during spacewalk
President Trump congratulated NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir in a phone call from the White House as the two wrapped up the first all-female spacewalk in history. Mr. Trump also talked about plans for future NASA missions to the moon and Mars.
NASA's first spacewalk of 2020 completed
Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir floated outside the International Space Station on Wednesday for history's second all-female spacewalk, installing two powerful new lithium-ion batteries on the far left end of the lab's solar power truss. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Astronaut gives tips for handling isolation
NASA’s Peggy Whitson has spent more time aboard the International Space Station than any other American. She’s spent 665 days in space, including a stretch lasting longer than nine months, earning her the nickname the “Space Ninja.” Whitson joins “CBS This Morning” to give tips on handling isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Astronaut on returning to Earth amid pandemic
Astronaut Jessica Meir made history when she and Christina Koch performed the first all-female space walk in October. After spending seven months in space, Meir came back to a world battling the coronavirus pandemic. She speaks to Mark Strassmann about her return to Earth and how the isolation because of the virus is different from the isolation of being in space.
Tom Cruise to shoot next movie aboard space station
Elon Musk's SpaceX venture reportedly involved as well.
Tom Cruise to shoot film in outer space
NASA is teaming up with Tom Cruise to create the first film shot in space. The Hollywood star will reportedly launch into space and stay aboard the International Space Station, where the film is set to take place. SpaceX is also a potential partner in the project, which is set to be in the early preparation phase.
Russian cargo ship delivers 2.8 tons of supplies to space station
The Progress carried out a two-orbit rendezvous, docking just three hours and 21 minutes after launch.
Astronaut "can't even hug people" after 7 months in space
Jessica Meir said she's not used to isolation on Earth.
NASA sets date for first SpaceX astronaut flight
The historic flight will mark the resumption of U.S. astronaut flights to orbit from American soil after a nine-year hiatus.
Space station crew returns to world changed by coronavirus
They face an extended quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It is quite surreal": Space crew to return amid coronavirus
Two astronauts who left Earth long before the coronavirus pandemic return to a changed world next week.
Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
SpaceX cargo ship hooks up with space station
SpaceX completes its initial space station cargo contract and gears up for follow-on missions.
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