Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
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SpaceX Polaris Dawn's first private spacewalk
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew executed the first ever private spacewalk Thursday morning. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches billionaire on mission slated to have first private spacewalk
The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Crewless Boeing Starliner returning to Earth
The Boeing Starliner departed the International Space Station Friday evening for its return journey to Earth, but without its crew of two. Concerns over the Starliner's helium leaks and engine issues will keep the two astronauts at the space station until February 2025, when they will get a ride home aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin sends 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to space and back
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
SpaceX again delays launch of historic commercial mission
SpaceX is waiting for better weather in the splashdown zone where the crew will end its five-day mission.
Billionaire to launch on SpaceX flight featuring first commercial spacewalk
Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.
SpaceX will bring back stuck crew
NASA announced it will wait until 2025 to bring back the Boeing Starliner capsule crew that remains at the International Space Station. This comes as concerns remain over technical difficulties with Boeing's capsule. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA astronauts stranded until February
NASA astronauts Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to spend 8 days in space, but now they will remain there until February due to issues with the Boeing Starliner. With their return delayed, they must wait for a SpaceX craft to bring them back.
What's kept Starliner astronauts from return?
NASA has a plan to bring back Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the two astronauts who took the troubled Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station, but it means they'll need to stay in space another six months. Wilmore and Williams are now slated to return on a SpaceX capsule in February, extending what was supposed to be a week-long mission to more than eight months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on what issues are keeping Wilmore and Williams from returning.
NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner
The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
NASA won't bring home astronauts on Starliner
What was supposed to be an eight-day trip appears to have turned into a nearly nine-month journey, as NASA announced Saturday that it will not bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth aboard the troubled Boeing Starliner. Instead, they will have to wait until February 2025 to return on the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
NASA to wait on bringing astronauts home
After weeks of debate, NASA has ruled out bringing two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule because of lingering concerns about multiple helium leaks and degraded thrusters, both critical to a successful re-entry, officials said Saturday.
NASA to decide whether Starliner can safely bring crew back to Earth
After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner.
Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.
World gets glimpse of blue supermoon
The rare blue supermoon, also known as a Sturgeon Moon, is expected to shine brightly through Wednesday across the world. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more details on the rare sight.
Risky SpaceX mission for private citizens
Four people arrived at the the Kennedy Space Center Monday to prepare for a historic, but fairly risky mission dubbed Polaris Dawn. The crew is set to leave next Monday and will spend five days in space where they'll test new SpaceX suits, attempt the first-ever private spacewalk and try to travel to higher altitudes than the Apollo Program. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
President Trump concluded the NATO summit with a press conference touting the "tremendous love" exhibited by the allies.
Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
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2026 Emmy nominations are announced. See the full list.
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Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request for license to build Patriot interceptors
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Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
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White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
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Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
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Judge orders release of more than $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse, defamation case
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White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
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Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
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Judge orders release of more than $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse, defamation case
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Kentucky governor requests update on Mitch McConnell's health
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
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Trump hails "unity" at NATO summit, despite recent tensions
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What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
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Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Doctor with "lust for murder" convicted in deaths of 15 patients
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Telegram used to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
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Trump says Iran ceasefire over, "going to hit them hard again tonight"
Trump said he's not sure he wants to make a deal with the Iranians, but also said he doesn't think the war will "start again."
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
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Satellites search for wildfires from space
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
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Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Teen found dead near Mississippi island
The body of missing teen Nolan Wells was discovered off the coast of Horn Island, Mississippi, officials said. Wells was last seen with a group of friends days before.
Notorious boarding school loses license
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
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