James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of Cartwheel Galaxy
The Cartwheel Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wagon wheel, is located about 500 million light-years away.
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The Cartwheel Galaxy, named for its resemblance to a wagon wheel, is located about 500 million light-years away.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Russia's space agency Roscosmos has threatened to pull out of the International Space Station ahead of schedule. However, NASA plans to maintain the ISS through 2030. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more.
Nichelle Nichols leaves behind a legacy of empowerment. Best known for her role in the original "Star Trek" as Lt. Uhura, Nichols was a woman of influence both on and off the screen.
The Justice Department is investigating former President Trump's actions in its January 6th probe. CBS News has learned that prosecutors have asked witnesses about conversations with him, his lawyers and others in his inner circle, and have seized phone records of top aides. The Fed is expected to announce another interest rate hike today. And NASA memorabilia from Buzz Aldrin’s career sold for more than $8 million at auction.
Russia's space agency Roscosmos announced it will leave the International Space Station after 2024. It promised to fulfill its duties before it leaves but wants to focus on building its own orbital station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down what this means for Russia and the future of space exploration.
NASA released the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, reveling never-before-seen parts of our universe. Anna Frebal joins CBS News to discuss how these images could change the the way scientist learn about space.
Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own station, forcing NASA to consider new options for the future. Mark Strassmann has more.
While it will largely burn up on return, there remains a slight risk of fragments causing damage or casualties.
Fifty-three years to the day of the first moon landing, NASA announced tentative plans for its next moon mission, Artemis I. The agency plans to launch its 30-story-tall Space Launch System rocket on Aug. 29th. The unmanned test flight will last anywhere from four to six weeks. Space consultant Bill Harwood walks us through the program's ambitious goals.
The long-awaited launch will send an unpiloted Orion crew capsule on a test flight beyond the moon and back.
SpaceX's 25th space station resupply mission delivered 5,880 pounds of crew supplies, science gear and equipment.
The 'integrated crews' agreement means a Russian cosmonaut will fly on a SpaceX Crew Dragon in September.
The unpiloted Dragon cargo ship is carrying nearly 3 tons of crew supplies, science gear and equipment.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has delivered the deepest infrared view of the universe ever seen — a stunning image that looks back more than 13 billion years.
NASA has released stunning first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Mark Strassmann has the cosmic slide show.
New photos taken by the James Webb Space Telescope are giving a new perspective on outer space. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann explores what the new images have captured. Then, Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, discusses the telescope's future.
NASA released more incredible images of space from the James Webb Space Telescope, including photos that show more galaxies and a dying star. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was released at an event led by President Biden, Vice President Harris and NASA officials. Mr. Biden said the telescope, the most powerful ever built, "symbolizes the relentless spirit of American ingenuity." Watch the event here.
After six months of tests and checkout, the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready for center stage.
Nearly 20 years after the Concorde made its final commercial flight, new efforts are underway to make supersonic passenger travel viable again.
Advanced Space flight controllers report the small spacecraft is "happy and healthy," two days after losing contact.
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.