
Virgin Galactic chalks up fifth commercial flight to space in a row
The six-member crew included three paying customers: a planetary scientist, a popular STEM educator and an investment manager.
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The six-member crew included three paying customers: a planetary scientist, a popular STEM educator and an investment manager.
Virgin's Unity rocketplane completed its ninth piloted trip to space and its fourth with paying customers aboard.
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
A Virgin Galactic rocketplane made space tourism history Thursday when it carried its first group of tourists to the edge of space, 55 miles above the earth. The passengers included a former British Olympian.
Virgin Galactic's seventh sub-orbital spaceflight included three space tourists, its first fully commercial passengers.
The new satellite will help free up bandwidth for emerging 5G cellular networks while maintaining uninterrupted C-band TV service.
Virgin Galactic, the company founded by billionaire Richard Branson, launched a rocket plane carrying six people to the edge of space Thursday for its first-ever sub-orbital commercial flight.
Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first paying customers to the edge of space.
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
"Private astronauts" can soon begin their short trips to space – for just short of half a million dollars. Here's when Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceflights are going to be ready for takeoff.
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Four TROPICS satellites will monitor tropical storm development and intensification on an hourly basis to improve forecasting.
The third-generation satellite is the first of three designed to provide high-speed internet to customers anywhere in the world.
A Falcon Heavy flight was delayed, but another SpaceX launch went well as two SES satellites were successfully deployed.
The TEMPO spectrometer will measure air quality and pollution across North America to improve forecasting.
The satellite launch company founded by the billionaire suffered a major setback earlier this year when an attempt to launch the first rocket into space from British soil ended in failure.
Rocket company is halting its operations indefinitely after failing to secure new funds following scrubbed mission.
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Companywide pause follows failure of historic January mission after "anomaly" caused rocket to prematurely shut down.
Only two more launches are needed to complete OneWeb's nearly 650-satellite fleet of broadband relay stations.
The second-generation V2 Mini satellites are four times more powerful than previously launched Starlinks, SpaceX said.
The Friday doubleheader saw 51 Starlinks reach orbit, followed by a high-power Inmarsat communications relay station.
Japanese media say a large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside.
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
The victim was trying to boost her child aboard a floating play platform when the shark bit her, officials said.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and the CEO of a major oil company, reportedly said there's "no science out there" to say phasing out of fossil fuel will
Rescuers raced to carry injured and burned survivors down Mount Marapi on foot. Authorities had to halt their search after the volcano erupted again.
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
The disturbing cases have put a spotlight yet again on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children.
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
General Motors projects subscription fees to bring in as much as $25 billion a year by 2030.
Retail giant joins other big advertisers that are distancing themselves from X following Musk's support for an antisemitic post.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
This year's Kennedy Center honorees are Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick.
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby and House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is looking at a "more typical winter pathogen season" despite a cluster of unusual pneumonia in Ohio. Gottlieb says the CDC has looked into the cluster and found "it's a known bacteria that is epidemic every three to five years so we've seen epidemics of this in the past."
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day, with every demographic at risk of suicidal ideation. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with experts about this major public health crisis and the need to eliminate the shame that can be attached to mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding the help that could save their lives. Spencer also talks with a professor who undertook about 10 suicide attempts, from as young as age six, but who - after defying the stigma by writing about it - today believes he will never do so again. [If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You can also chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org/chat/]
Cases of other respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV, are also on the rise.
Rescuers raced to carry injured and burned survivors down Mount Marapi on foot. Authorities had to halt their search after the volcano erupted again.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
The victim was trying to boost her child aboard a floating play platform when the shark bit her, officials said.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Mark Sheppard said he's suffered six major heart attacks. The "Supernatural" actor says he collapsed in his kitchen before being brought to the hospital.
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
The progressive rock group Rush, formed decades ago in the Toronto suburbs by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bass player Geddy Lee and drummer Neil Peart, became Canada's most legendary rock band ever, with more than 40 million albums sold. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk with correspondent Jim Axelrod about their particular blend of musicianship, stagecraft and goofiness; how tragedy upended the band with the death of Peart; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
Born in England, Archibald Leach grew up impoverished and neglected before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming himself into the debonair movie star. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated, hidden past.
Cary Grant was considered one of the world's best-known movie stars, but it turns out there was plenty that audiences did not know about the debonair actor. In fact, he was born in England as Archibald Leach, and grew up impoverished and neglected, before finding his way to the U.S. and transforming into the silver screen star we know as Cary Grant. The BritBox series "Archie" explores the actor's complicated past. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Grant, as well as Grant's fourth wife, actress Dyan Cannon, who is a producer of the series.
Automakers, including General Motors, Ford and BMW, are charging drivers subscription fees to use certain state-of-the-art features, such as remote locking and hands-free cruise control. Carter Evans has details.
Amazon has introduced a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, called Amazon Q. The AI assistant is focused on assisting businesses, not consumers. Jason Hinder, editor-in-chief for ZDNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new chatbot.
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news.
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Phasing out fossil fuels has been a heated debate at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, in Dubai, and many climate activists fear the process has been compromised by being held in the oil rich United Arab Emirates. The Biden administration has touted record levels of federal funding for clean energy projects, but the U.S. is also producing record amounts of crude oil. Ben Tracy reports.
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
Police found the body of 10-month-old Zeke Best after a hunter called to report a man in a sleeping bag on the side of the road.
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Investigators believe the suspect started a fire inside the house before he tried to leave and was shot by police.
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Scientists have discovered a six-planet solar system in the Milky Way that astronomers say has been untouched by outside forces since its birth billions of years ago. The six planets orbit a star "perfectly" in sync. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the discovery.
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Israel expands its ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza and withdraws its negotiators as hostage talks fall apart. Also, a suspected serial killer is arrested after multiple homeless people were shot in their sleep in Los Angeles. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
At Tampa's Florida Aquarium, an innovative robot is giving chronically ill children the chance to tour the aquarium without having to leave the hospital. Mark Strassmann reports.
The University of Miami School of Law is offering a course focused on pop superstar Taylor Swift. The course covers her efforts to regain copyright control of her music as well as the times she has been sued for alleged intellectual property theft. Cristian Benavides has the story.
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame's new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.
The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel's detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports.