Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Continental Electronics has a contract with NASA, and tracks asteroids that could be heading to Earth.
A habitable zone is an area just the right distance from a star so water can exist on a planet's surface and the conditions are neither too hot nor too cold for life.
The moon stole some of the Quadrantid meteor shower's shine this morning.
Cunningham was one of three men who served on the first human test flight of the Apollo spacecraft, a mission that helped pave the way for astronauts to walk on the moon for the first time just months later.
The tidal disruption event provided astronomers with an "unprecedented view" of how a corona is formed and evolves.
The successful return to Earth marks a major milestone in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
"We're going to be sending people down to the surface and they're going to be living on that surface and doing science," NASA official Howard Hu said.
Scientists say the new observations are just the tip of the iceberg of new discoveries coming in from Webb.
Blackwell-Thompson is the first woman to direct a NASA launch. She celebrated by cutting off the end of her tie.
A fresh leak sprouted as NASA fueled its new moon rocket Tuesday for a middle-of-the-night launch, its third try to put an empty capsule around the moon for the first time in 50 years.
Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.
High winds caused a thin strip of caulk-like material known as RTV to delaminate and pull away from the base of the crew capsule's protective nose cone at the top of the rocket.
NASA said the eclipse will provide a little "celestial magic" during the so-called Beaver Moon.
The sun appeared to be "smiling" down on Earth ahead of Halloween weekend. But what does it mean?
Unidentified aerial phenomena are of interest for both national security and air safety and the study aligns with one of NASA's goals to ensure the safety of aircraft.
The Orionids travel at 148,000 mph and, because of their speed, can sometimes become fireballs when they enter Earth's atmosphere, NASA said.
With the Crew Dragon's splashdown, NASA completed a complex sequence of flights to replace the station's seven-member crew.
The test verifies a possible technique for nudging a threatening asteroid or comet off course before it could impact Earth.
38-year-old Anna Kikina is the only active-duty female in Russia's cosmonaut corps.
The 14,000-mph impact is designed to test whether a future threatening asteroid can be nudged off course.
NASA managers have ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
The powerful tornado that struck North Texas Saturday night destroyed multiple homes at the Ray Roberts Marina.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
Sunny Memorial Day, a little cooler and less humid, highs in the mid 90s. Afternoon storms possible.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
The powerful tornado that struck North Texas Saturday night destroyed multiple homes at the Ray Roberts Marina.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Sunny Memorial Day, a little cooler and less humid, highs in the mid 90s. Afternoon storms possible.
The Department of Homeland Security reported an alarming 36.2 million suspected cases of child exploitation last year, more than doubling the 16.9 million cases reported in 2019.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is among the Republican incumbents fighting to keep their seats in Tuesday's primary runoff election. If he and others lose, there could be statewide fallout. Jack sits down with Republican incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick and challenger David Lowe, who are again vying for Texas House District 91 in Tarrant County. Abortion is in the headlines after the Texas Medical Board's latest attempt to clarify when the procedure should be performed remains under scrutiny. Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: May 26).
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Republican State Rep. candidate David Lowe discusses his campaign in the primary runoff for Texas House District 91.
Republican State Rep. Stephanie Klick of North Richland Hills discusses her campaign in the primary runoff for Texas House District 91.
Jack Fink speaks with Houston Chronicle political reporter Jeremy Wallace about the primary runoff involving House Speaker Dade Phelan.
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.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1.
Murray - citing an illness - withdrew Friday during the second round of the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, CBS Sports reported.
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce said he does not agree with "just about any" of Harrison Butker's views but cherishes him as a teammate.
Goalie Jake Oettinger's 35 saves were not enough.
Richard M. Sherman and his brother penned instantly memorable songs for "Mary Poppins," "The Jungle Book" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Morning showers head east giving way to sunshine, feeling like the triple digits.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is among the Republican incumbents fighting to keep their seats in Tuesday's primary runoff election. If he and others lose, there could be statewide fallout. Jack sits down with Republican incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick and challenger David Lowe, who are again vying for Texas House District 91 in Tarrant County. Abortion is in the headlines after the Texas Medical Board's latest attempt to clarify when the procedure should be performed remains under scrutiny. Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: May 26).
A tornado destroyed mobile homes in Sanger, where five people are confirmed dead, and many were injured. Two survivors share their experiences with CBS News Texas' Dawn White.
A new and improved Forest Park pool has reopened after being closed for more than a year.
Dallas Stars fans celebrated before and after Saturday's exciting 3-1 win over Edmonton in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!