Musk praises astronauts' "nerves of steel" ahead of historic launch
"I'm the chief engineer," Elon Musk said. "So I'd just like to say if it goes right, it's credit to the SpaceX-NASA team. If it goes wrong, it's my fault."
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Historical significance of SpaceX crew launch
For the first time since 2011, astronauts will be launched from American soil. Chief NASA historian Bill Barry spoke to CBSN's Anne-Marie Green about the significance of the agency's launch with SpaceX.
SpaceX set to launch astronauts
All eyes are on the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as SpaceX prepares to a historic launch. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket is set to send two NASA astronauts into eorbit -- a first for a private company. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN to explain the significance of the mission.
"The future is here": ISS commander on historic SpaceX launch
"They're smart engineers at NASA. They're smart engineers at SpaceX, all with motivation to do the same thing, and that's fly missions effectively and safely," Cassidy said.
Astronauts prepare for historic orbital mission: "We're go for launch"
The U.S. is less than 24 hours from a series of firsts for the nation's space program: The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade, and the first using a privately owned and operated spacecraft.
Weather outlook for SpaceX launch continues to improve
By Tuesday, the outlook had improved to 60% "go" for a launch Wednesday afternoon.
SpaceX launch marks new era in space travel
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station this week, marking a new era in space travel. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Weather improves for historic SpaceX astronaut launch
After heavy rain Monday, the forecast has improved for Wednesday's launch of American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA astronauts prep for SpaceX launch
NASA is counting down to the historic launch of a SpaceX rocket that is scheduled for Wednesday. The rocket, named "Dragon," will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and mark a new chapter in commercial space flight. Mark Strassmann reports.
SpaceX and NASA launch a new era in commercial spaceflight
Nine years ago, a crewed spaceflight blasted off from American soil for the last time. But this week, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will launch a new era of human spaceflight, when they board a commercial SpaceX rocket and take off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA, SpaceX launching a new era of commercial crewed spaceflight
Nine years after the last spacecraft carrying humans took off from U.S. soil, astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will pilot a SpaceX Dragon rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center
Astronauts work through practice countdown
The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch
This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.
NASA readiness review clears SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
NASA managers are 'go' for launch Wednesday of a SpaceX capsule carrying to astronauts to the space station
NASA almost didn't film first moon landing
NASA first landed on the moon nearly 50 years ago when the Apollo 11 astronauts touched down on July 20, 1969. One region of the country played a special role in training for that historic mission. A half century later, Flagstaff, Arizona, is still celebrating. Michelle Miller reports.
Shrinking moon may be causing "moonquakes"
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
NASA reveals Artemis moon program
In a surprise announcement, NASA revealed a new name for its moon program: Artemis. She is a Greek goddess of the moon and twin sister of Apollo. NASA picked the name in hopes of having the first woman land on the moon by 2024. Mark Strassmann reports.
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.
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.
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