NASA's Orion spacecraft snaps selfie of moon's surface
Close-up photos of the moon's crater-marked landscape
Close-up photos of the moon's crater-marked landscape
After flyby, Orion is expected to travel more than 40,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon
It's all part of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to eventually establish a lunar outpost that can permanently host astronauts for the first time in history/
After flyby, Orion is expected to travel more than 40,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon
Thrilling thousands of viewers, including spaceport workers, area residents, and tourists, the SLS briefly turned night into day as it rapidly accelerated along a slightly northeasterly trajectory.
Gabby Arzola reports NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday.
Cheers accompanied the rocket as it rode a huge trail of flames toward space
If all goes well, the SLS rocket will send an unpiloted Orion capsule on a nearly monthlong journey to circle the moon and return to Earth.
Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.
The space agency is still targeting a two-hour launch window on Wednesday
The Artemis I mission team will attempt to get the mega moon rocket off the ground again this week, even though it endured hurricane-force winds and incurred minor damage at the launchpad due to Hurricane Nicole.
The space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after launching from Cape Canaveral in Jan. 1986.
The celestial event happens during a full moon; when the earth, moon and sun line up so that the earth blocks the moon from the sun's light.
NASA is aiming for a launch attempt on November 14
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope takes one of Hubble's most famous images to new heights.
McDivitt was also the commander of 1965's Gemini 4 mission, where his best friend and colleague Ed White made the first U.S. spacewalk. His photographs of White during the spacewalk became iconic images.
They're bringing an end to their nearly six-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory
Will wrap up a six month mission
NASA planning to launch on Monday, November 14th.
Space-X launches an international, history-making crew to the International Space Station. Their flight was delayed a couple days by Hurricane Ian. Leading the crew is Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman orbit Earth.
NASA scientists are gearing up for the world's first mission testing planetary defense — and they want you to watch.
The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Weather conditions at only 20% favorable for a launch
NASA's launch director is confirming all repairs were successful.
This restaurant is becoming a must-visit destination in Miami's vibrant food scene.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
This restaurant is becoming a must-visit destination in Miami's vibrant food scene.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night as a Category 4 storm.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
In about a month and a half Florida voters will decide Amendment 4, which would eliminate the state's six-week abortion ban and would return Florida to what it was like before the U.S. Supreme Court struck Roe v. Wade.
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of likely Florida voters believe global warming is real.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
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Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.
Don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day sale? These top Amazon air purifiers deals are available now.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."