NASA awards $1 billion in moon lander contracts
Lunar lander is key to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the moon in 2024.
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The largest Arctic ozone hole ever recorded is now closed
Scientists said coronavirus lockdowns and reduced air pollution "probably had nothing to do with this."
How the pandemic is changing air pollution levels
With the world's economic output lessened and automobile and air traffic drastically reduced, dramatic changes in air quality have been measured
Hubble telescope captures spectacular images of "dying comet"
Before it burst into pieces, astronomers were hoping the comet would be visible by the naked eye when it zooms past Earth next month.
Russian cargo ship delivers 2.8 tons of supplies to space station
The Progress carried out a two-orbit rendezvous, docking just three hours and 21 minutes after launch.
Asteroid flying past Earth looks like it's wearing a face mask
But don't worry — it will keep its distance.
Astronaut "can't even hug people" after 7 months in space
Jessica Meir said she's not used to isolation on Earth.
Hubble Space Telescope still going strong after 30 years
Coronavirus disrupted plans to mark the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th anniversary, but its extraordinary work continues.
Lyrids meteor shower will bring shooting stars on Earth Day
With most people stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic, the meteor shower presents the perfect opportunity to explore nature.
NASA sets date for first SpaceX astronaut flight
The historic flight will mark the resumption of U.S. astronaut flights to orbit from American soil after a nine-year hiatus.
Space station crew returns to world changed by coronavirus
They face an extended quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It is quite surreal": Space crew to return amid coronavirus
Two astronauts who left Earth long before the coronavirus pandemic return to a changed world next week.
Soyuz rocket with crew of 3 launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space.
Crew readies for space launch amid coronavirus restrictions
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts won't have family members at the launch site to cheer them on.
Boeing aims to re-fly aborted Starliner test flight to space station
The unpiloted test flight will likely take place in the fall.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
NASA halts work on moon rocket, citing virus
The impact on the Artemis moon program is not yet clear, but NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said personnel safety is the top priority.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus
Only "mission-essential" personnel are allowed to work at NASA field centers — everyone else must work from home.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched 360 internet satellites in a planned constellation of thousands.
New doc features rare footage of moon mission
The first manned trip to the moon was a milestone in human history. Now, a brand new documentary is taking people aboard the Apollo 11 mission like never before. "Apollo 11" features never-before-seen footage drawn from NASA's archives. Director and editor Todd Douglas Miller joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the making of the film.
Astronomers discover a star shaped like a teardrop
"I've been looking for a star like this for nearly 40 years and now we have finally found one," one astronomer said.
NASA struggling to control moon rocket program costs
By the time the Space Launch System booster takes off on its maiden flight, it will have cost NASA some $18 billion.
SpaceX cargo ship hooks up with space station
SpaceX completes its initial space station cargo contract and gears up for follow-on missions.
NASA reveals highest-resolution panorama photo of Mars ever taken
Zoom into the photo to see the stunning details of the Martian landscape.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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