Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
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NASA plans November 14 launch for next SpaceX Crew Dragon
The launch will mark the first operational flight by SpaceX's commercially developed Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
Space station crew returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two Russian cosmonauts returned safely to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
Orionids, one of the best meteor showers, peaks tonight
Skywatchers have the chance to see a spectacular meteor shower this week, as Earth passes through the debris from Halley's Comet.
NASA attempts historic touchdown on asteroid
A NASA spacecraft will make a daring attempt on Tuesday afternoon to collect a sample from an asteroid, and then bring it back to Earth. If successful, this would be the space agency's largest return of extraterrestrial material since the Apollo program brought back rocks and dust from the moon. The asteroid, named "Bennu," is about as tall as the Empire State Building. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
Star dies by "spaghettification" as it's consumed by black hole
Astronomers recently spotted a black hole swallowing up a star like celestial spaghetti — and no, that's not science fiction.
NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts, rocket toward space station
Astronaut Kate Rubins is using NASA's last currently contracted Soyuz seat for a ride to the space station.
Blue Origin chalks up 13th successful test flight
Blue Origin, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is ramping up to begin launching paying customers.
NASA expert identifies mystery object once thought an asteroid
Asteroid 2020 SO, as it is formally known, appears to be a Centaur upper rocket stage that successfully propelled NASA's Surveyor 2 lander to the moon in 1966 before it was discarded.
Next Crew Dragon launch slips into November
Launch delay will give engineers more time to resolve an engine turbopump issue on a different rocket
NASA launches equipment to International Space Station
Northrop Grumman successfully launched four tons of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station, including a female-friendly $23 million space toilet, on Friday night. The first attempt to launch the Cygnus space station cargo ship atop an Antares rocket Thursday evening was aborted minutes before liftoff. Watch the launch here.
NASA successfully launches $23M space toilet for astronauts
The cargo ship, with a new toilet on board, heads to the space station while SpaceX suffers a second straight launch abort.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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.
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.
New Hubble image features thousands of multi-colored stars
NASA called the cluster a "pocketful of stars."
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
U.K. leader says Iran believed to have "played a part" in air base incident
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Senate Democrats block data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs
Court temporarily halts Tennessee's plan to execute first woman in 200 years
