Bill Nye brings Artemis mission to life

Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate some experiments that break down the Artemis II mission.

• May 1

Glover on being first person of color to fly around moon

During a CBS News town hall with the Artemis II crew, Victor Glover spoke about being the first person of color to fly to or around the moon. "I focused a lot on working with this team," Glover told the audience.

• May 1

Artemis astronauts on space exploration dream

Artemis astronauts answered questions from students on the advice they would give to aspiring astronauts, their dream for space exploration, and also detailed the toilet malfunction and what showering in space was like.

• May 1

Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"

The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.

• May 1

Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old with spacesuit

In a heartwarming moment, the Artemis II crew surprised Jack, a 5-year-old space enthusiast and aspiring astronaut, with a new spacesuit signed by the astronauts.

• May 1

Artemis crew on if they would go back to space

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover spoke about his dreams for space exploration, which includes astronauts making it to Mars one day. The crew also revealed if they would return to space.

• May 1

Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown

The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

• May 1

Ron Howard, Artemis astronauts on Apollo 13's impact

Ron Howard joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about directing his 11995 film, "Apollo 13," and the duality of watching the Artemis II astronauts' liftoff in April. The crew also shared how Howard's film impacted them, and Howard recalled a story where he told Kevin Bacon, "You get 10 extra close-ups if you keep your mouth shut!"

• May 1

How Artemis mission differs from going to ISS

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch discussed her experience on the historic spaceflight and how it differed from her extended stays on the International Space Station.

• May 1

Astronauts on what they ate after splashdown

Artemis II astronauts revealed what they were munching on as they waited for rescue forces to open the Orion Capsule's hatch after splashdown. The bag of candy was in Christina Koch's spacesuit pocket.

• May 1

Kids ask Artemis astronauts questions

Artemis II astronauts, speaking to an audience of students, took questions about teamwork, the most memorable moment they would like to experience again and the toughest decisions they had to make during the historic moon mission.

• May 1

Artemis astronauts on "spectacular" moon mission

Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a town hall, "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes." They described the moments before liftoff and splashdown, and the funny moment just after coming back to Earth that prompted "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to say, "astronauts, they're just like us."

• May 1

Artemis' Koch says teamwork is everything

Artemis astronaut Christina Koch said "teamwork is 100% everything" when it comes to the success of the moon mission. She called out her teammates "on the ground" as the "real heroes."

• May 1

Artemis astronauts recall space flight

Artemis astronaut Christina Koch recalled readjusting her body to Earth's gravity after returning from space, while Reid Wiseman recalled capturing photos from their trip to the moon. "It's spectacular," Wiseman told "CBS Mornings."

• May 1

Trump hosts Artemis II crew at White House

President Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the White House on Wednesday and answered reporters' questions on several topics. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro joins with analysis following the president's remarks.

• Apr 29

From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope

On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.

• Apr 24

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.

• Apr 21

Bill Nye slams proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf"

Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Apr 20

Apollo 16 astronaut reflects on NASA's impact

Charles Duke, a former NASA astronaut and Air Force officer who became the youngest person to walk on the moon during the 1972 Apollo 16 mission, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on U.S. space exploration amid the recent Artemis II moon mission.

• Apr 18

Artemis astronauts talk historic mission

The Artemis II crew describes their mission around the far side of the moon, what it's like to be home again and how the lunar flyby helped to unite humanity.

• Apr 17

Artemis II astronaut on far side of the moon

The Artemis II astronauts spoke with Tony Dokoupil in one of their first interviews since returning from the far side of the moon.

• Apr 16

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.

• Apr 16

Artemis II crew on readjusting to Earth

The Artemis II astronauts on Thursday held their first news conference since returning from their historic mission around the far side of the moon. Kristin Fisher, the daughter of two former NASA astronauts and founder of Endless Void Studios, joins CBS News with more.

• Apr 16

Watch: Artemis II crew speaks to reporters

The four members of the Artemis II held a news conference Thursday, nearly a week after they returned to Earth from their historic mission around the moon. Following the remarks from the astronauts, CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell provided analysis.

• Apr 16

Artemis II image raises heat shield concern

Now that Artemis II has gone up, around and come down again from the moon, there are questions about the heat shield that protected the crew on reentry. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Apr 15

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