NASA opening access to space station
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss NASA's announcement that commercial astronauts will be allowed to travel to the International Space Station starting next year.
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NASA renames street "Hidden Figures Way"
For decades, the three African-American mathematicians whose efforts ultimately helped put men on the moon received little recognition for their contributions to the space program. On Wednesday, NASA acknowledged their role by renaming a block in front of its headquarters "Hidden Figures Way." The women's stories were featured in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures." Michelle Miller reports.
NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
SpaceX faces difficult rocket launch
SpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites for the Defense Department and the ashes of 100 people, including those of actor James Doohan, who played "Scotty" on "Star Trek." Founder Elon Musk called the launch the company's most difficult to date. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites launched into orbit early Tuesday morning. It is also carrying portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts.
Inside NASA's restored Mission Control
Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon 50 years ago. CBS News’ Mark Strassmann got an inside look at the newly-renovated command post that helped get him there. NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston is celebrating the reopening of mission control – a three-year, multimillion-dollar overhaul that’s making space history feel new again.
NASA successfully tests abort system
NASA completed a successful test of its launch abort system Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. That puts the U.S. space program one step closer to sending astronauts back to the moon, and eventually to Mars. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN with details.
Inside Earth's largest stash of moon rocks
Fifty years ago next week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. Over the course of the Apollo program, a dozen astronauts made the 240,000-mile journey to the moon's surface, scooping up hundreds of pounds of rocks and soil. Mark Strassmann has a rare glimpse inside the secure, windowless facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston where most of those rocks are stored.
Apollo 11 moon rocks preserved by NASA
Fifty years ago this week, Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon. The mission’s "one giant leap" remains a defining moment in human history. And what they brought back to Earth has become more valuable than ever imagined. Mark Strassman reports.
Are Americans ready to go back to the moon?
It’s been 50 years since the world watched America put the first man on the moon. It was a huge source of American pride no doubt, but the idea that the Apollo missions enjoyed broad public support throughout the 1960s, well, it’s just not true. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil went on his own mission to figure out how people today feel about that moment -- and also asked them about NASA’s new plan.
Peggy Whitson on Apollo 11 legacy
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson first dreamed of going to space when she saw Neil Armstrong take the first step on the moon. Whitson spent a record 665 days in space. That’s more than any other American in history. She joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil at the Kennedy Space Center for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.
Special Report: Apollo 11 50th anniversary
It's been exactly 50 years since the U.S. launched Apollo 11, the first mission to land men on the moon. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News Special Report from the Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Peggy Whitson and CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood.
Bezos on the importance of space travel
As the founder of Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos is invested in the future of space travel. But he assured "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, his interest in space is more than a hobby.
NASA planning another trip to the moon
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Mark Strassmann takes a look at the future of space travel. NASA wants to return to the moon, possibly as early as 2024.
CBS News' coverage of Apollo 11
On July 16, 1969, history was about to be made with the Apollo 11 launch. CBS News launched an unprecedented 46 hours of live television coverage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell takes a look back.
NASA chief on future of space exploration
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told a senate panel Wednesday that freezing the agency's funds would be "devastating" to plans for future space exploration. The Trump administration wants NASA to return astronauts to the moon by 2024. Bridenstine joined CBSN to talk about what lies ahead for the U.S. space program.
How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
The history of the Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 50 years since the greatest technological achievement in human history: At 4:17 in the afternoon Eastern time, a spacecraft carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the moon. Nearly seven hours later, with an estimated half a billion people watching on TV, Armstrong descended from the lunar module to take mankind's first steps on the moon's surface. Even now, NASA’s Apollo 11 mission continues to inspire America's next steps into space.
How Houston became "Space City"
If New York is the “Big Apple” and New Orleans the “Big Easy,” Houston is known as "Space City." That all began almost six decades ago, when NASA decided to open the Manned Spacecraft Center there and put Houston on the map. Michelle Miller reports.
Billionaires join the space race
Millions of people watched in wonder as man first set foot upon the moon 50 years ago. But in the era of space travel now dawning, far more of us are destined to join them. Several self-made billionaires have launched space companies that are vying to take civilians to the moon – and this new competitive market could change the way we look at the sky above. Mark Strassmann reports.
Pence on human exploration in space
The celebrations of Apollo 11's historic feat are happening all across America. In Florida, Vice President Mike Pence attended a ceremony at the Kennedy Space center. Major Garret sat down with him shortly after to discuss President Trump's plan to revive human exploration in space.
How “Apollo 11” inspired others to go up to space
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. The skies have never looked the same. Apollo 11 was a defining human achievement -- and it made people dream that space is within reach for anyone. Mark Strassmann reports.
Apollo 11 splashdown 50 years ago
History notes July 20, 1969 as the day men first landed on the moon. But July 24 marked the day President John F. Kennedy's space challenge was fully realized.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
Thursday's launch marks SpaceX's 18th cargo run to the International Space Station. The Dragon supply ship atop the Falcon 9 was making its third trip to the lab complex, this time loaded with 5,000 pounds of crew supplies, equipment and high-tech science gear, including a low-tech container of bright green Nickelodeon "slime" for educational outreach. Watch the rocket launch here.
Hubble telescope captures spiral galaxy
NASA's Hubble telescope captured NGC 2985, a spiral galaxy 70 million light-years away. It has a lot of similarities to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Watch Live: Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Watch Live: Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Watch Live: Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Watch Live: Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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 announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
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 announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Trump tells Iranian military to surrender
President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House about the war in Iran, calling on members of Iranian Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face "guaranteed death." See his remarks.
American stuck in Mideast: "Mass confusion"
As missiles are flying in the Middle East, one million Americans are currently in the region, and many want out. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with a woman who said she feels the government's messaging is creating "significantly more stress for people."
Iran war could lead to higher airfares, more
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.
Noem doesn't address DHS ouster in remarks
President Trump announced Kristi Noem's ouster as DHS secretary minutes before Noem gave an address to the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference in Nashville. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was at the address and has more.
Watch: Moment that may have led to Noem ouster
President Trump announced Thursday that he is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her. CBS News has learned that the final straw appeared to be Noem's response to a question during Tuesday's Senate hearing from Republican Sen. John Kennedy about her decision to spend $220 million on an ad campaign aimed at reducing illegal immigration. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.