SpaceX craft pulls off flawless docking with space station

SpaceX moves a step closer to launching astronauts on its Crew Dragon spacecraft

• Mar 3, 2019

SpaceX launches historic test flight

SpaceX successfully launched the first commercially-developed capsule capable of carrying humans into space. The unmanned vessel is expected to reach the International Space Station on Sunday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.

• Mar 2, 2019
• 0:38

SpaceX capsule for astronauts blasts off toward space station

SpaceX launches unpiloted crew ship on historic test flight

• Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX set to launch crucial NASA test flight

The last time NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station on an American spacecraft was nearly eight years ago. Since then, NASA has relied on Russia for rides. That could soon change. On Saturday morning, SpaceX will launch its new spaceship on a critical test flight, marking the first time a commercially built and operated spaceship, capable one day of carrying people, will travel to the space station. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 1, 2019
• 4:31

SpaceX is about to launch a critical test flight for NASA

If Saturday's test flight is successful, it will mean the U.S. no longer has to rely on Russia to get to the International Space Station

• Mar 1, 2019

NASA, SpaceX set for critical test flight

Test flight intended to clear the way for summer resumption of piloted space missions from U.S. soil

• Feb 22, 2019

NASA and SpaceX reset Crew Dragon test flight for March 2

The Crew Dragon and Starliner spacecraft are the centerpieces of NASA's drive to resume launching U.S. astronauts aboard U.S. rockets from U.S. soil

• Feb 6, 2019

Astronaut pulled from upcoming flight due to medical issues

NASA Astronaut Eric Boe has been pulled from a commercial crew test flight for medical reasons

• Jan 22, 2019

NASA employees working without pay

Many NASA employees are still working to protect critical missions, despite not being paid because of the government shutdown. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN AM to discuss the impacts on the space agency.

• Jan 18, 2019
• 4:36

Unpaid NASA workers protect missions during shutdown

NASA managers and engineers continue to oversee critical missions amid shutdown chaos

• Jan 17, 2019

Russia investigates hole in Soyuz capsule

Russian law enforcement agencies are investigating the source of a hole discovered last August in a Soyuz capsule attached to the International Space Station. It caused a slight loss of pressure but was patched safely.

• Dec 25, 2018
• 0:29

Russians probe mysterious hole in space capsule

A Russian cosmonaut who recently returned to Earth is revealing more details about the mysterious hole in a Soyuz capsule docked to the International Space Station

• Dec 24, 2018

Three space station crew members close out 196-day mission

Three space station crew members wrap up a 196-day mission that included patching a leak in their Soyuz spacecraft

• Dec 19, 2018

SpaceX, Blue Origin delay rocket launches

Bad weather and technical snags delayed multiple rocket launches Tuesday

• Dec 18, 2018

Spacewalkers cut into Soyuz shield, find leak site

Two Russian spacewalkers inspect a Soyuz ferry ship that experienced a small leak in August

• Dec 11, 2018

Delivery to space station includes fresh fruit and candied yams

Loaded in the SpaceX Dragon's pressurized compartment were 2,286 pounds of science gear, including a rodent habitat carrying 40 mice

• Dec 8, 2018

Astronaut describes failed rocket launch

For the first time, both astronaut Nick Hague and his wife, Catie, are sharing dramatic details about a failed rocket launch in October. Hauge was in a Soyuz rocket headed for the International Space Station when a violent booster failure forced them to abort the mission mid-flight, 31 miles above earth. NASA announced this week that Hauge will fly into space again. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Dec 7, 2018
• 4:16

Astronaut describes "violent shaking" during failed Soyuz rocket launch

In February, NASA will give Nick Hague a second shot at the International Space Station

• Dec 7, 2018

SpaceX rocket booster crash-lands in ocean

SpaceX launched a cargo capsule to the International Space Station Wednesday, but something went wrong when it came time to land the booster rocket back on Earth. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers take a look.

• Dec 6, 2018
• 0:43

Second SpaceX launch in 2 days

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral carrying cargo for the International Space Station.

• Dec 5, 2018
• 2:47

SpaceX launches cargo ship, but booster landing fails

SpaceX launched its second Falcon 9 rocket in two days, this one to the International Space Station

• Dec 5, 2018

SpaceX & Boeing competing in space

A new space race is brewing in corporate America. SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 16th cargo supply mission to the International Space Station Wednesday. It wants to become the first company to carry astronauts to the station as soon as next summer. But so does Boeing. Mark Strassmann spoke to two astronauts engaged in an out-of-this-world game of capture the flag.

• Dec 5, 2018
• 4:17

SpaceX and Boeing competing to capture the American flag in space

Both companies will operate competing space taxis for NASA, ending seven years of relying on Russia for rides to space

• Dec 5, 2018

Russians launch first space station crew since mishap

Mission comes less than two months after a launch abort that forced a different crew to carry out safe-but-scary emergency landing​

• Dec 3, 2018

Crew launched to space station

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft blasted off with a crew of 3 in the first manned launch since an aborted attempt in October.

• Dec 3, 2018
• 1:33

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