Billionaire to launch on SpaceX flight featuring first commercial spacewalk
Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.
Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record.
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
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 will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Monday morning's uncrewed Blue Origin launch of their New Shepard space craft ended in a mishap officially being called an "anomaly", and it is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
No one was on board, only 36 science experiments (half sponsored by NASA) and research payloads along with tens of thousands of postcards.
It's kinda turned out like a sketch from SNL... that ended badly. Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket.
It sounds like a sketch from SNL... Pete Davidson flying into space on one of Jeff Bezos' rockets. But yeah, it's true. Davidson will become the latest celebrity to suit up on Blue Origin.
Texas Southern University grad and New York Giants great Michael Strahan is headed back to his home state of Texas to prepare to blast into space next month.
He once described it as a place "where no man has gone before," but today it is men and a woman who went into space with actor William Shatner.
Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk will be on the ground in Texas for a little longer before setting out on his first voyage to explore space.
It won't be aboard the USS Enterprise, but Captain James T. Kirk is rocketing into space from Texas next week — boldly going where no other sci-fi actor has gone.
The paintings by Ghana artist Amoako Boafo were on three parachute panels on the outside of the capsule at the very top.
Thousands celebrated the hometown hero and newest astronaut Saturday afternoon with a parade and festivities.
On July 20, 2021, Wally Funk lived a dream that was more than six decades in the making.
Hundreds of Wally Funk's closest friends and new found fans cheered her on at White's Chapel United Methodist Church as she launched into space.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket blasted off from Van Horn, Texas on the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, his brother and the oldest and youngest travelers into space all relished the less than 10 minute out-of-this-world adventure.
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket launches on Tuesday, July 20 from the desert of West Texas.
It's the first crewed flight of his rocket ship, New Shepard, and this morning billionaire Jeff Bezos and three others are preparing to blast into space.
The sprawling spaceport of Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is located about 25 miles outside of Van Horn, a town of about 1,800 on what was once desolate desert ranchland.
Although Jeff Bezos is the headliner of the launch, the story of North Texas native Wally Funk and how she got to this moment is one to be remembered.
It's been a week since death row inmate Robert Roberson's execution was stopped by a last-minute subpoena, and now Roberson's legal team is firing back at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
The church's senior pastor did not give CBS News Texas a preview of the image, but he said his reaction was "Wow" when he saw it.
North Texas organization, Cleaning for a Reason, connects cleaning companies to create a less cluttered mind and home for local cancer patients.
The Mavs spent the day preparing to tip their season off against the San Antonio Spurs and members of the organization were getting Victory Plaza ready to greet fans. The team rolled out that famous blue carpet for fans to walk down on their way into the game.
It's been a week since death row inmate Robert Roberson's execution was stopped by a last-minute subpoena, and now Roberson's legal team is firing back at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
The church's senior pastor did not give CBS News Texas a preview of the image, but he said his reaction was "Wow" when he saw it.
North Texas organization, Cleaning for a Reason, connects cleaning companies to create a less cluttered mind and home for local cancer patients.
The Mavs spent the day preparing to tip their season off against the San Antonio Spurs and members of the organization were getting Victory Plaza ready to greet fans. The team rolled out that famous blue carpet for fans to walk down on their way into the game.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson tells Jack Fink that VP Kamala Harris and Rep. Colin Allred's Houston visit highlighting abortion is an effort to drive more voters to the polls.
A number of Texas-based stars are expected at Vice President Kamala Harris' Friday's rally, including country singer Wilie Nelson and Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles.
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner was known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district.
Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.
Before heading out to the polls this election season, make sure to have a valid form of identification. This includes a Texas Driver License, Texas handgun license and a U.S. passport among others.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Approximately 13% of U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life and some may be at an increased risk because of certain genetic mutations.
Eating right is difficult, but it can be even more of a challenge in food desert communities.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The Mavs spent the day preparing to tip their season off against the San Antonio Spurs and members of the organization were getting Victory Plaza ready to greet fans. The team rolled out that famous blue carpet for fans to walk down on their way into the game.
The Buffalo Sabres hung on for a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars after allowing two goals in the final 4:36.
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Mustangs' volleyball is thriving, upsetting No. 2 Nebraska and, most recently, No. 1 Pitt.
The world sees him as the quarterback of the defense, but he's also a father and a man dedicated to serving his community.
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.