A look at the astronauts selected for Artemis II
NASA this week announced the four astronauts that will take part in the agency’s first mission to the moon in more than a half-century. Mark Strassman has more.
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NASA announces crew of next moon mission
NASA has chosen a crew of three men and one woman for the Artemis II mission around the moon next year. Mark Strassmann met the astronauts assigned to NASA's first lunar mission in more than half a century.
NASA announces crew for first trip back to moon
Three men and one woman have been selected for NASA's next planned flight to the moon. For the first time ever, the crew of astronauts headed for the moon include a woman and a Black man. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA announces crew of next moon mission
NASA has chosen a crew of three men and one woman for a mission to circle the moon next year. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins us with details on the astronauts and plans for their historic flight.
NASA introduces Artemis II moon mission crew
Three NASA veterans and a Canadian rookie will make up the crew of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon next year. Watch a portion of NASA's event introducing the four astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen.
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Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
NASA's new moonwalking spacesuit unveiled
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
Full "Worm Moon" shines Tuesday night
The 2023 "Worm Moon" will rise on Tuesday night.
Scientists find dense ring around dwarf planet, but can't quite explain why
Quaoar is part of a collection of about 3,000 dwarf planets known as trans-Neptunian objects, which are beyond the orbit of the planet Neptune.
Jupiter sets record after 12 new moons discovered
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total to 92 moons -- more than any planet in our solar system.
Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7's last surviving astronaut, dies at 90
Cunningham was one of three men who served on the first human test flight of the Apollo spacecraft, a mission that helped pave the way for astronauts to walk on the moon for the first time just months later.
See the 5 "Easter eggs" NASA hid onboard the Orion spacecraft
The space agency paid tribute to leaders past and present — and found a way to fly Frank Sinatra to the moon.
NASA's Artemis I mission a success
NASA is celebrating the success of its Artemis I mission after its Orion capsule returned to Earth over the weekend, completing a 25-day voyage around the moon. Mat Kaplan, a host of the Planetary Society's Planetary Radio, joins CBS News with more on the significance of the mission and what comes next for NASA.
NASA's Artemis I spacecraft returns to Earth
NASA is celebrating the successful return of its Artemis I Orion spacecraft after the agency's most ambitious lunar mission in half a century. As Mark Strassmann reports, astronauts could be climbing aboard next.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
Artemis 1 moon mission in final phase
NASA's Orion spacecraft will make its way back to earth Sunday, completing the nearly monthlong Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains the importance of this mission in getting humans back on the moon as we mark 50 years since Apollo 17, the last lunar landing.
Billionaire invites a K-Pop star, 7 others on a free trip to the moon
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How to watch tonight's rare and "magical" celestial events
"Dec. 7 brings one of those magical moments when the sky changes dramatically before your very eyes," NASA said.
NASA breaks record on moon mission
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
NASA's Orion capsule entering lunar orbit
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will arrive in lunar orbit Friday, revolving in the opposite direction of the moon's natural rotation. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca speaks with Bill Harwood about how the mission is going.
NASA spacecraft has close encounter with moon
NASA's Artemis I mission pulled off a speculator lunar flyby, with the Orion capsule coming within about 80 miles of the moon's surface.
NASA sends Orion capsule past the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft soared over the moon on Monday as part of the Artemis mission to eventually get astronauts back to the moon. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood dives into the mission.
NASA launches Artemis moon rocket
NASA has finally launched its most powerful rocket yet into space. The unmanned spacecraft will fly around the moon and back and pave the way for a future landing. Mat Kaplan, the host of Planetary Radio for The Planetary Society, joins CBS News to discuss the significance of the mission.
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Hezbollah lawmaker says group "firmly rejects" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian ships to continue for "as long as it takes"
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U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
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Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
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1 killed, 5 injured and 5 in custody in shooting at Mall of Louisiana, police say
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Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's SPLC indictment
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Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma on Thursday ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down power poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
2 missing USF doctoral students are now considered endangered, police say
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
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As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
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Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
DOJ office aiding indigent immigrants stalls after lawyers were reassigned
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
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Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
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Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
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As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
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Hegseth says US blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
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Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
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DOJ office aiding indigent immigrants stalls after lawyers were reassigned
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US special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Hezbollah lawmaker says group "firmly rejects" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
As the U.S. and Iran remain locked in a costly standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a Hezbollah lawmaker "firmly rejects" the extended Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says US blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
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Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
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Tourists rescued from cliff as huge waves inched closer
A group of seven tourists, including three children, became trapped on a cliff when the tide came in during a morning walk on an Australian beach.
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"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
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Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
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2 rival groups open fire in mall food court
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What to expect from Baton Rouge investigation
At least one person was killed and several others were hurt during a shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Thursday. Police have five suspects in custody. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more. Editor's note: CBS News has removed an earlier report in light of new information from Louisiana authorities about the number of people hurt in the shooting.
IRS warns of surge in crypto fraud schemes
IRS investigators say artificial intelligence is fueling a surge in cryptocurrency fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Two wildfires, roughly 65 miles apart, have scorched Georgia neighborhoods. A woman who returned to her home broke down in tears when she saw her charred house and said everything she owns has been destroyed. Mark Strassmann reports.
Florida faces worst fire season in decades
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Tornadoes rip across Oklahoma
A tornado that ripped across Oklahoma on Thursday leveled homes and led to multiple injuries, according to state officials. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Breaking down potential Spirit bailout
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Tornadoes tear through Oklahoma
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