"Touchdown confirmed!": NASA rover lands on Mars
The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
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The $2.4 billion Perseverance rover is on a mission to search for signs of past life and collect Martian rock samples for return to Earth.
Never before have humans brought a piece of another planet back to Earth. "If it sounds complicated, it is," a top NASA scientist said. "If it sounds extreme, it most certainly is."
NASA is celebrating its huge success of landing the Perseverance rover on Mars. After a seven-month journey to the planet, the rover will now collect samples from the landscape. Carter Evans has more on the mission.
It survived "seven minutes of terror," traveling through the Martian atmosphere at more than 12,000 mph. Now NASA's Perseverance rover is ready to look for signs of past life on the red planet. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss why the landing was so difficult and what lies ahead for Perseverance.
Perseverance will have to land on Mars without the help of mission control — NASA scientists call it the "seven minutes of terror."
Launched into space on July 30, NASA's Perseverance rover is expected to reach Mars today — as long as it sticks its hazardous landing inside the red planet's Jezero Crater. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN AM to discuss the multibillion-dollar mission.
NASA's Perseverance rover reached Mars, pulling off a seven-minute plunge through the atmosphere to land on the surface of the red planet. Flight engineers in Pasadena, California, burst into cheers and applause as telemetry came in confirming touchdown. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, join CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the successful landing.
NASA's Perseverance rover is landing on Mars with some precious cargo: a 4-pound helicopter on a "high risk, high reward" mission.
A week after two space probes from China and the United Arab Emirates slipped into orbit around Mars, NASA's $2.4 billion Perseverance rover will attempt to land on the Red Planet on Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what this means for the future of NASA and Mars exploration.
NASA's Perseverance rover will explore Jezero Crater, which once held a 28-mile-wide lake.
New technology created by NASA allows its 2020 Mars rover, Perseverance, to detect hazards based on images previously logged in its database.
The space agency is making final preparations for what one official calls "probably the most complex" scientific mission NASA has ever undertaken. Anderson Cooper reports.
Perseverance is landing on Mars with a mission to search for signs of ancient life.
The system is located in a newly-discovered Pisces-Eridanus stellar stream, which is less than 3% the age of our solar system.
UAE's Hope will be followed by China's Tianwen-1 and NASA's Perseverance rover.
Re-running the SLS rocket's "hot fire" test will provide data needed to make certain the booster is ready to fly.
NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover ventured outside the International Space Station on Monday for a spacewalk to complete battery replacement and install new camera equipment. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have details.
Axiom Space hopes to send the first flight of private citizens to the International Space Station in 2022. Entrepreneur and nonprofit activist investor Larry Connor, who will serve as the pilot for the historic mission, joined CBSN to discuss what he's trying to accomplish with this trip.
Look up! The full moon reaches peak illumination this afternoon.
New experiment platform only partially activated after spacewalkers have problems with balky cables
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
The test firing is a final major hurdle for what will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company on antitrust grounds. As part of the settlement, Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers, multiple sources told CBS News. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly trying to detonate homemade explosive devices outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home. Both suspects said their actions were inspired by ISIS, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
President Trump said Monday that the war with Iran will end "very soon," but on the 11th day of fighting strikes are still intensifying. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Nancy Cordes and Edward Smith have more.
President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more.
Oil prices surged Monday to more than $119 per barrel but dropped by more than 10% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, world leaders are eyeing oil reserves as the Iran war continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Robert Schroeder, the Washington bureau chief at MarketWatch, has more.