Stranded astronauts could be home soon
A SpaceX mission slated for launch Wednesday could pave the way for the return of Boeing Starliner crewmembers Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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Long-awaited homecoming set for astronauts
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay at the International Space Station has lasted more than nine months.
Starliner commander says politics not involved in extended mission
Starliner commander Barry Wilmore offered an even-handed response to questions about the intrusion of politics into his ISS mission.
Astronauts say politics not factor in mission
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams have been waiting for nine months to return from the International Space Station and could be heading back to Earth in a few weeks. President Trump and Elon Musk are claiming they could have returned sooner, but the astronauts dispute feeling abandoned.
NASA announces plan to bring Starliner crew home in March
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Boeing Starliner crew's return to Earth delayed yet again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for months longer than expected, and will not return to Earth until at least March 2025 at the earliest, NASA indicated.
Starliner astronauts' return to Earth delayed
The return of two Boeing Starliner astronauts at the International Space Station is being delayed again, NASA says. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams traveled to the space station aboard Boeing's Starliner in June for what was supposed to be an eight to 10 day trip. They are set to return to Earth on a SpaceX capsule, but that capsule needs more work, pushing back the astronauts' return date.
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2024 has been a big year for space exploration, with the shift towards privately financed missions fueling major innovations. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the latest on the Boeing Starliner astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station for months, the Odysseus moon lander, Space X and NASA.
Starliner astronauts' return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Boeing whistleblower on "toxic culture"
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Boeing Starliner crew speaks from space
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams spoke to reporters from the International Space Station where they will remain until 2025. The Starliner capsule's mission was supposed to last eight days but NASA delayed its return to Earth after facing technical issues. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the crew.
After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth
The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown.
Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew
Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth
A chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close overnight when the Boeing Starliner capsule returned to Earth. The spacecraft landed late Friday in New Mexico, but came back empty-handed. The two pilots it was supposed to ferry home remain on the International Space Station.
Crewless Boeing Starliner returning to Earth
The Boeing Starliner departed the International Space Station Friday evening for its return journey to Earth, but without its crew of two. Concerns over the Starliner's helium leaks and engine issues will keep the two astronauts at the space station until February 2025, when they will get a ride home aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon. Mark Strassmann reports.
Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time.
Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth
Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight.
Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule launches, but runs into more trouble with helium leaks
The Starliner's launch was picture-perfect, but additional helium leaks were detected, triggering another round of troubleshooting.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
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Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the Trump administration is "laser focused" on addressing Iran's nuclear program in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 21, 2026
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
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The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
U.K. Prime Minister Starmer under pressure to resign after special election
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6/21: Sunday Morning
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