VIDEO: The Race To The Moon, USA Vs. USSR
During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
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During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
The U.S. military is officially teaming up with SpaceX, ordering its first rocket launch Tuesday.
Since July 20, 1969 marketers have jumped at the chance to make a buck off the moon -- selling everything from cars and televisions, to cereal and breakfast drinks.
So much for walking on the moon again... a new poll says Americans would prefer that the space program focus on potential asteroid impacts, scientific research and using robots.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has spotted an unusual symbol on the surface of Mars — the "Star Trek" Starfleet logo.
It's the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones and NASA is doing the testing in Texas and other U.S. cities.
NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time beyond the operator's line of sight.
NASA's chief said Tuesday that the Trump administration's proposed $1.6 billion budget boost is a "good start" for getting astronauts back on the moon within five years.
A SpaceX shipment arrived at the International Space Station on Monday following a weekend launch.
A major power shortage at the International Space Station has delayed this week's SpaceX supply run.
CBS Interactive, Will Smith, NASA, Fortnite and Disney are among the 2019 Webby Award winners for internet excellence.
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year.
NASA's first female astronaut candidate, pilot Jerrie Cobb, has died.
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday called for landing astronauts on the moon within five years, an accelerated pace that would aim to put Americans on the lunar south pole.
Vice President Mike Pence is calling for landing astronauts on the moon within five years.
Two female astronauts had been scheduled to make history on the International Space Station Friday but it won't happen because there aren't enough spacesuits that fit the women properly.
SpaceX's new crew capsule has returned to Earth, ending its first test flight with an old-fashioned splashdown.
A SpaceX capsule with just a test dummy aboard docked smoothly with the International Space Station on Sunday.
SpaceX closes in on human spaceflight with this weekend's debut of a new capsule designed for astronauts.
Flight controllers tried numerous times to make contact, and sent one final series of recovery commands Tuesday night. There was no response from space.
It may be a bit much... but it seems now even the machines are taking selfies and NASA's Curiosity rover is no exception.
Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, has launched NASA experiments into space on a brief test flight.
A NASA spacecraft, 4 billion miles from Earth, yielded its first close-up pictures Wednesday and they depict what looks like a reddish snowman.
The NASA spacecraft that yielded the first close-up views of Pluto opened the year 2019 at an even more distant world.
Federal ruling forces the state to consider applications after schools say they were blocked from participating.
Dallas County deputies say the victim was hit on Wednesday afternoon on westbound I‑20 at Spur 408.
A mysterious food delivery turned into an ambush in Dallas, where a man was shot moments after opening his door to an order he never placed.
Authorities say the 60-year-old man offered fake legal services to inmates and collected thousands from their families.
Community advocates say the allegations reflect long‑standing concerns within the Chicano community, while Dallas leaders debate whether to keep Chavez's name on city streets.
Federal ruling forces the state to consider applications after schools say they were blocked from participating.
Dallas County deputies say the victim was hit on Wednesday afternoon on westbound I‑20 at Spur 408.
A mysterious food delivery turned into an ambush in Dallas, where a man was shot moments after opening his door to an order he never placed.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
Authorities say the 60-year-old man offered fake legal services to inmates and collected thousands from their families.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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