NASA says first person on Mars "likely" a woman

The future of space exploration will include more women than ever before, according to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine

• Mar 12, 2019

NASA's $21B budget request to fund moon, Mars missions

Trump administration budget request maintains NASA's focus on increased commercialization and deep space exploration

• Mar 11, 2019

SpaceX crew ship returns to Earth after historic flight

The unpiloted test of the SpaceX Crew Dragon helps clear the way for launch of two astronauts this summer

• Mar 8, 2019

How 10 years of applying to be an astronaut prepared Peggy Whitson to make history

Whitson spent 665 days in space – more time than any other American

• Mar 6, 2019

SpaceX mission paves way for crew launch

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station Sunday. It's a big step towards NASA sending U.S. astronauts back to orbit for the first time since 2011. But there are still some hurdles in the way. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to break down the challenges ahead.

• Mar 4, 2019
• 06:44

SpaceX rocket successfully launches test flight

A SpaceX rocket successfully launched on a test flight that is now streaking toward the International Space Station. It's a trial run of a commercially developed crew capsule. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 2, 2019
• 02:39

SpaceX craft pulls off flawless docking with space station

SpaceX moves a step closer to launching astronauts on its Crew Dragon spacecraft

• Mar 3, 2019

SpaceX launches historic test flight

SpaceX successfully launched the first commercially-developed capsule capable of carrying humans into space. The unmanned vessel is expected to reach the International Space Station on Sunday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.

• Mar 2, 2019
• 00:38

SpaceX launching NASA test flight

America's space program is counting down to an overnight launch in Florida. It's a test flight for a privately developed spacecraft that will get the U.S. back in the business of launching astronauts. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 1, 2019
• 02:07

SpaceX set to launch crucial NASA test flight

The last time NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station on an American spacecraft was nearly eight years ago. Since then, NASA has relied on Russia for rides. That could soon change. On Saturday morning, SpaceX will launch its new spaceship on a critical test flight, marking the first time a commercially built and operated spaceship, capable one day of carrying people, will travel to the space station. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Mar 1, 2019
• 04:31

SpaceX is about to launch a critical test flight for NASA

If Saturday's test flight is successful, it will mean the U.S. no longer has to rely on Russia to get to the International Space Station

• Mar 1, 2019

NASA, SpaceX set for critical test flight

Test flight intended to clear the way for summer resumption of piloted space missions from U.S. soil

• Feb 22, 2019

"Snow moon" 2019 will be this year's brightest "supermoon"

All 3 of this year's supermoons fall between January and March; here's how to get the best views of this one

• Feb 19, 2019

Mark Kelly could join a small club of congressmen who have gone to space

The retired astronaut announced he is running for the Arizona Senate seat once held by John McCain

• Feb 16, 2019

NASA bids farewell to Mars rover

Months after losing contact with the Opportunity Mars rover, NASA officials brought its mission to an end. But Opportunity lived up to its name. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Feb 13, 2019
• 01:27

End of the line for NASA's Mars rover

NASA has declared the mission of the Mars rover Opportunity officially complete, 15 years after its launch. The solar-powered vehicle hasn't been hear from since June, when a dust storm swept across the red planet. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

• Feb 13, 2019
• 01:10

Rover bites the dust on Mars, ending 15-year mission

NASA officially terminates the Mars Opportunity mission eight months after losing contact with the rover

• Feb 13, 2019

2018 was 4th hottest year on record

Data from NASA and NOAA indicate 2018 was the fourth hottest year on record, and the last five years were five hottest years on record. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the data.

• Feb 6, 2019
• 07:57

Earth could be headed for warmest period on record

The next five years could be even hotter than 2018, which was already near record territory

• Feb 6, 2019

Global temperatures continue to rise

Newly released data from NOAA and NASA shows 2018 was the fourth-warmest year on record. Scientists say global temperatures are rising due to the burning of fossil fuels, and the changes in the climate are contributing to more extreme weather.

• Feb 6, 2019
• 00:45

"Disturbing" discovery: Giant hole found under Antarctica glacier

It is growing at an "explosive" rate that surprised researchers, NASA says

• Jan 31, 2019

Saturn spent billions of years without its rings, NASA says

Saturn's rings may have formed during the age of dinosaurs – but compared to the planet, that's not that old

• Jan 31, 2019

Hope fading for Mars Opportunity rover

NASA engineers have not given up trying to revive the Opportunity Mars rover in the wake of a dust storm last year – but "we're getting close to the end"

• Jan 25, 2019

New Horizons beams back best image yet of Ultima Thule

NASA's New Horizons probe has sent back more photos from the far side of the solar system, a billion miles past Pluto

• Jan 24, 2019

Bezos' Blue Origin launches rocket on 10th test flight

A successful test flight of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket puts the company a step closer to launching people

• Jan 23, 2019

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