Assembly of capsules that will carry astronauts to moon ramps up
Lockheed Martin sets up high-tech assembly center to speed processing of Orion deep space capsules.
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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.
Elon Musk on successful Falcon Heavy launch
The SpaceX founder and CEO held a press conference hours after the Falcon Heavy successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. Watch his remarks here.
What's next for SpaceX & space travel?
CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood gives insight into the future of space travel after Tuesday's successful launch of the massive SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket, thundered to life Tuesday and shot away from Florida on the power of 27 engines and nearly 5 million pounds of thrust, kicking off a spectacular maiden flight to send founder Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster on a "just for fun" journey beyond the orbit of Mars.
SpaceX preps for Falcon Heavy launch
A new SpaceX rocket blasting off on its long-awaited maiden flight this Tuesday -- the Falcon Heavy -- promises to put on a spectacular show as the world's most powerful booster climbs away from the Kennedy Space Center's historic pad 39A atop nearly 5 million pounds of thrust from 27 engines, nine in each of three core stages.
Rocket debris hurtling to Earth
A huge piece of space junk is about to make an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere, threatening to drop debris on a number of cities around the world in the coming days. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.
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 cleared for astronaut launch to ISS
In a historic first, NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to fly astronauts on a reused Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
Astronauts selected for NASA moon program
NASA has selected 18 astronauts to begin training for missions to the moon as part of its "Artemis" program. NASA wants to go back to the moon to establish a sustainable presence and prepare for future trips to Mars. Vice President Mike Pence revealed the names of the astronauts Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center. The first woman and the next man to walk on the lunar surface will come from this group. Mark Strassmann reports on who they are.
SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites
Shrugging off a Falcon 9 launch abort last week and a scrub Monday, SpaceX fired 60 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit Tuesday, the 13th batch in a fast-growing global network of broadband relay stations. CBS Los Angeles reports.
The supercar set a new land speed record earlier this month clocking in at 270.49 miles per hour
The Hennessey Venom GT is now the fastest sports car in the world. The supercar set a new land speed record earlier this month clocking in at 270.49 miles per hour. It narrowly beats the old record held by Bugatti's Veyron Super Sport. The record-setting run happened earlier this month at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a runway made for Space Shuttle landings.
SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone
When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.
Trump speaks after SpaceX launch
Speaking at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful launch of the first piloted mission launched from U.S. soil since 2011, President Trump addressed nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. "My administration will stand against violence, mayhem and disorder," Mr. Trump said.
SpaceX launches two NASA astronauts on historic mission
Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX.
SpaceX astronauts ready to try again, weather permitting
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade
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 postpones historic launch due to weather
The next attempt to launch will be Saturday afternoon, after weather conditions forced a delay.
SpaceX set to launch astronauts
All eyes are on the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as SpaceX prepares to a historic launch. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket is set to send two NASA astronauts into eorbit -- a first for a private company. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN to explain the significance of the mission.
Astronauts work through practice countdown
The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
A look back at the history made by Apollo 11
Crowds are gathering at Kennedy Space Center to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, the mission to put the first people on the moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon's surface, while Michael Collins orbited above. Tony Dokoupil reports from Kennedy Space Center.
"Apollo on steroids": NASA's new moon plan
NASA is setting its sights on a trip back to the moon by 2024. Some critics argue that is "unrealistic," amid budget concerns and already missed deadlines. Mark Strassmann reports.
ISS astronauts reflect on Apollo 11 mission
NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Christina Koch are the closest Americans to the moon. They’re on the International Space Station about 250 miles above Earth. Tony Dokoupil spoke with the astronauts about what the legacy of the Apollo 11 mission means to them.
Retracing the steps of the Apollo 11 crew
"CBS This Morning" went behind the scenes to see what the Apollo 11 crew did in the hours before they blasted off for the moon 50 years ago. Tony Dokoupil shows us everything from where they suited up, to what they ate for breakfast.
Peggy Whitson on Apollo 11 legacy
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson first dreamed of going to space when she saw Neil Armstrong take the first step on the moon. Whitson spent a record 665 days in space. That’s more than any other American in history. She joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil at the Kennedy Space Center for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.
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