Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman talks with "CBS Mornings" about the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, how this mission is different and a potential moon landing in 2028.
NASA on Tuesday announced the four astronauts, three Americans and one Italian, who will crew its Artemis III mission, which is set to launch next year. They spoke with Mark Strassmann about the mission and the main obstacle they face.
Four astronauts are expected to launch into Earth orbit next year as part of NASA's goal to return to the lunar surface. Retired NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the mission's goals and challenges.
NASA on Tuesday announced the four Artemis III astronauts: commander Randy "Komrade" Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano, mission specialist Frank Rubio and mission specialist Andre Douglas. The four spoke with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the assignment.
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the upcoming Artemis III mission, its complexity, NASA's plans for an eventual moon base and more.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
NASA has announced the names of four astronauts and a backup crew member for the Artemis III mission to the moon. The crew includes NASA commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, who will serve as the pilot, and NASA's Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio, who will serve as mission specialists. The group is expected to test rendezvous and docking procedures with moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
NASA on Wednesday is set to announce the astronauts it selected for the Artemis III mission, which is expected to launch in 2027. Mark Strassmann has more.
NASA has reversed an evacuation order on the International Space Station due to concerns over two small air leaks in the Russian section. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski joins CBS News with more.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Five astronauts were briefly forced to take shelter, or "safe haven," while new air leaks were being repaired on the International Space Station. The astronauts boarded a spacecraft attached to the ISS while two cosmonauts assessed the situation. The crew resumed normal duties about two hours later. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA is sending drones to the moon to help prepare for a permanent human presence. Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim, whose company just secured a $75 million contract with NASA to deliver four drones to the moon, joins to discuss.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Despite the Blue Origin explosion setback for NASA this week, its plan to return to the moon took a giant leap forward, ordering rovers for its planned lunar base. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday night when one of its rockets exploded on the launch pad. The massive fireball could be seen for miles. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins to assess what's next.
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during testing before a June launch, a potential setback for NASA as the U.S. plans advancements on the moon. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with analysis and more on Jeff Bezos' reaction.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
NASA is planning three new moon missions this year as the race to build a lunar city takes shape. NASA officials are hoping to maintain a presence on the south pole of the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.