NASA aborts launch of cargo ship including toilet for astronauts

The Cygnus supply ship was planning to carry 4 tons of supplies and equipment, including a new zero-gravity toilet for the space station crew.

• Oct 1, 2020

NASA targeting Halloween for next SpaceX crew launch

SpaceX crew capsule will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.

• Sep 29, 2020

NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth

"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.

• Sep 26, 2020

How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week

An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.

• Sep 22, 2020

Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet

Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.

• Sep 22, 2020

NASA chief calls for full funding ahead of 2024 moon landing mission

Despite budget worries, NASA's administrator remains optimistic about a 2024 moon landing.

• Sep 21, 2020

Discovery of potential sign of life on Venus

Scientists say tiny molecules discovered in Venus' atmosphere suggest there could potentially be some kind of life on the planet. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the finding and what it could mean.

• Sep 15, 2020
• 04:03

New Hubble image features thousands of multi-colored stars

NASA called the cluster a "pocketful of stars​."

• Sep 12, 2020

Meet the women behind Apollo 11

Tuesday marks 50 years since three men in space suits set off on the greatest scientific adventure of all time. As the astronauts of Apollo 11 headed to the moon, the women of NASA were blazing new trails on Earth. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell has their story.

• Jul 15, 2019
• 04:32

SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket

SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket for its third flight, carrying 24 small science and technology satellites into multiple orbits for the Pentagon, NASA and a variety of other agencies. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "CBSN AM" to explain the goals of the complex mission and what happened.

• Jun 25, 2019
• 08:08

Boeing Starliner cuts short first mission

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft landed safely in the New Mexico desert Sunday after a failed mission to dock with the International Space Station. The re-entry and landing was a success, and the space capsule will return to service. CBS senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN with details.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 04:04

Solid fuel booster for NASA's new moon rocket test fired in Utah

The boosters are critical components in NASA's Space Launch System heavy lift moon rocket.

• Sep 2, 2020

A "Corn Moon" rises tonight — and it only happens every 3 years

Don't miss tonight's full moon, which has a special twist this year.

• Sep 1, 2020

Dramatic last-second launch abort grounds spy satellite

The "hot-fire abort" derailed plans for three launches in just two days from Florida's Space Coast.

• Aug 29, 2020

NASA and Boeing make plans for second Starliner test flight

The follow-on test flight will come a full year after problems marred an initial mission

• Aug 28, 2020

Astronaut Jeanette Epps to be first Black woman to join ISS crew

The 2021 mission will be Epps' first spaceflight.

• Aug 28, 2020

50 possible new planets found

A research team from the United Kingdom's University of Warwick has figured out a way to use artificial intelligence to sift through NASA data, leading to the discovery of up to 50 possible new planets. CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 00:29

NASA finds galaxy that looks like a "Star Wars" TIE fighter

Scientists have spotted a galaxy that appears to be a member of Darth Vader's fleet.

• Aug 26, 2020

An asteroid will pass close to Earth the day before the election

The object has only a tiny chance of reaching Earth's atmosphere — but NASA isn't worried.

• Aug 25, 2020

New Hubble image captures comet Neowise after journey around sun

Most comets break apart under the intense heat of the sun — but Neowise remained intact.

• Aug 25, 2020

Car-sized asteroid just made the closest fly-by of Earth on record

Astronomers didn't even know about the asteroid until after it had already crossed our path.

• Aug 18, 2020

NASA investigators said Wednesday that engineers quickly dismissed a leak in Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano's spacesuit a week before he almost drowned when water entered his helmet during a spacewalk

NASA investigators said Wednesday that engineers quickly dismissed a leak in Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano's spacesuit a week before he almost drowned when water entered his helmet during a spacewalk. Administrator Charles Bolden warned against putting mission needs ahead of safety. Bob Orr reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 02:05

NASA issued a report on the errors that led to an astronaut's near drowning during a space walk last July

NASA's issued a report on the errors that led to an astronaut's near drowning during a space walk last July. NASA also says the incident was preventable. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.

• Feb 26, 2014
• 01:29

A time lapse filmed from the International Space Station from Malaysia to the North Pacific Ocean reveals the stunning contrast between North and South Korea at night

A time lapse filmed from the International Space Station from Malaysia to the North Pacific Ocean reveals the stunning contrast between North and South Korea at night.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 00:40

Expert warns of danger posed by asteroids

Most people observe comets with wonder and awe as they streak across the sky. But one man observes them with a more vigilant eye and warns us of the potential devastation they hold. Ian Lee reports.

• Aug 15, 2020
• 02:42

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