Astronaut visits Queens high school
Some high school students in Queens got a behind-the-scenes look into the life of an astronaut.
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Some high school students in Queens got a behind-the-scenes look into the life of an astronaut.
Tom Cruise's next mission is looking all the more possible — a studio executive says he's going to be "taking the world to space" in his upcoming film.
A NASA spacecraft will complete a 10-month flight through the solar system and intentionally collide with an asteroid. Mark Strassman reports for CBS2.
The DART spacecraft is set to purposely crash into an asteroid — a test for a potential real threat far in the future.
For the second time this week, NASA scrubbed the launch of its huge rocket, Artemis 1, for its test mission to the moon. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.
NASA's first moon mission in 50 years was delayed earlier in the week because of a fuel leak and faulty sensor, CBS2's Skyler Henry reports.
Fuel leaks and engine issues forced the space agency to postpone the launch.
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
The jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission is going up for auction at Sotheby's.
Late astronaut Dr. Sally Ride was honored with a statue on Long Island, and as CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports, she broke barriers in many ways.
NASA said "this sonification is unlike any other done before."
CBS2 hears from NASA Earth Science Director Karen St. Germain.
In a mission more than two decades in the making, NASA launched the most expensive science probe ever built Saturday, a $10 billion telescope that will attempt to capture starlight from the first galaxies to be born in the fiery crucible of the Big Bang.
"The asteroid we are trying to hit is about the size of a football stadium," said Lori Glaze, director of NASA's Planetary Science Division. "And we're going to try and hit it with something the size of a refrigerator."
If NASA goes ahead with the launch Saturday, it will likely be too cloudy to see the rocket from the New York City area.
The team is one of just five in the country chosen to fly high for the CubeSat challenge sponsored by U.S. Department of Education and NASA.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule caught up with the International Space Station early Saturday and glided in for a picture-perfect docking.
Lighting up the pre-dawn sky, a Falcon 9 rocket with a previously flown first stage roared to life and shot away up the East Coast early Friday, boosting a refurbished SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule into orbit carrying four astronauts on a day-long trip to the International Space Station.
NASA is gearing up for a historic flight. For the first time ever, the space agency will attempt to fly an aircraft on another planet.
Racing through space at more than 12,000 mph, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover reached Mars Thursday and pulled off a thrilling seven-minute plunge through the atmosphere to land on the surface of the red planet.
Lighting up the night sky, four astronauts shot into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Sunday for a 27-hour voyage to the International Space Station.
OSIRIS-REx touched down on the asteroid for approximately 16 seconds. A robotic arm then grabbed a handful of soil and rocks, before the spacecraft took off again.
Scientists are tracking Asteroid 2018VP1. There are no pictures of it flying through space since it's quite small, by the universe's standard.
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico.
Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue.
Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
A man conned into shipping his life savings across the country was saved by the quick actions of an NYPD detective.
A man conned into shipping his life savings across the country was saved by the quick actions of an NYPD detective.
Thirty suspected gang members across three separate crews have been indicted by the Manhattan district attorney's office.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
Daniel Penny's martial arts instructor from the Marine Corps took the stand Thursday for day six of witness testimony in Penny's trial in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
The massive fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue.
Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.
The massive fire that continues to burn in New Jersey and New York is taking a serious toll on the area's wildlife. A group trained in rehabilitating animals says it has been responding to nonstop calls.
The fire is raging in the Sterling Forest State Park. Authorities say it has been boxed in by fire lines.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Congestion pricing in NYC will start in January with a $9 toll, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge is live on campus for Class Act.
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge is live on campus for Class Act.
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge is live on campus for Class Act.
Jurors saw Penny's voluntary precinct interview, where he told detectives he wasn't trying to injure Jordan Neely, he was trying to keep him from injuring someone else. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update on the case.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to restart the program at a reduced rate, and it could start as early as Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at the next steps.
