"The future is here": ISS commander on historic SpaceX launch

"They're smart engineers at NASA. They're smart engineers at SpaceX, all with motivation to do the same thing, and that's fly missions effectively and safely," Cassidy said.

• May 27, 2020

Astronauts prepare for historic orbital mission: "We're go for launch"

The U.S. is less than 24 hours from a series of firsts for the nation's space program: The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade, and the first using a privately owned and operated spacecraft.

• May 27, 2020

Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch

This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.

• May 23, 2020

NASA successfully tests abort system

NASA completed a successful test of its launch abort system Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. That puts the U.S. space program one step closer to sending astronauts back to the moon, and eventually to Mars. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN with details.

• Jul 2, 2019
• 04:49

Peggy Whitson on Apollo 11 legacy

Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson first dreamed of going to space when she saw Neil Armstrong take the first step on the moon. Whitson spent a record 665 days in space. That’s more than any other American in history. She joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil at the Kennedy Space Center for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch.

• Jul 16, 2019
• 02:18

Retired astronaut Peggy Whitson talks Apollo 11

On the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 launch, retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson joined CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center to talk about the moon landing's legacy.

• Jul 16, 2019
• 05:26

Bezos on astronaut John Glenn

In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Jeff Bezos talked about his relationship with astronaut John Glenn. He said Glenn wrote him a letter before he died, sharing his vision for the future of space travel.

• Jul 16, 2019
• 00:37

NASA planning another trip to the moon

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Mark Strassmann takes a look at the future of space travel. NASA wants to return to the moon, possibly as early as 2024.

• Jul 16, 2019
• 02:08

Sebastian Maniscalco talks hosting the VMA's

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is well known for getting a lot of laughs with his observational comedy. His four-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this year, broke records for ticket sales. It was the highest-grossing comedy event in North America, according to Billboard, beating the record set by Dave Chappelle in 2014. Sebastian is getting ready to host the MTV Video Music Awards next week. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he is preparing for his very first gig as an award show host.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 06:43

NASA probes possible space crime

Astronaut Anne McClain is facing the first allegation of a crime committed in space. McClain's estranged wife, Summer Worden, accused the astronaut of accessing her bank account while on a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

• Aug 25, 2019
• 00:44

Space station astronaut accused of crime

NASA reportedly is investigating what may be the first known allegations of a crime committed from space. Astronaut Anne McClain's estranged wife, Summer Worden, has accused McClain of identity theft while McClain was aboard the International Space Station. McClain strongly denies the accusations. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Aug 26, 2019
• 03:20

Nick Hague reflects on 6 months in space

American astronaut Nick Hague and two other crew members from the International Space Station have returned to Earth. Hague spent more than 200 days in space. He survived a dramatic launch abort last October, before getting a second chance to fly into space. Just before he left the space station, Hague spoke to Mark Strassmann about what he's learned over the last year.

• Oct 3, 2019
• 04:27

Annie Glenn dies at 100

Renowned speech advocate Annie Glenn died on May 19 at the age of 100 after a battle with COVID-19. Glenn was the widow of astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn, who became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962.

• May 20, 2020
• 01:17

Preview: New balloons in Thanksgiving parade

CBSN New York has a look at the balloons making their first appearance in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. One new edition: an astronaut Snoopy that measures 4 stories tall and requires 90 handlers. CBSN New York's Nina Kapur also gives us a look at the newest floats.

• Nov 27, 2019
• 04:53

2020 a big year for space exploration

SpaceX and Boeing are teaming up with NASA to send astronauts to space. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss how 2020 will be a significant year in space exploration.

• Dec 30, 2019
• 05:31

Astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth

Astronaut Christina Koch is back on Earth after setting a world record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. Koch landed in Kazakhstan after spending 328 days on the International Space Station, where she also broke ground as part of the first all-female spacewalk with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir.

• Feb 6, 2020
• 01:01

Christina Koch reflects on record space mission

Astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth last week after setting a record for the longest single flight by a female. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to her about her experience and what she's looking forward to next.

• Feb 12, 2020
• 02:59

Astronaut "can't even hug people" after 7 months in space

Jessica Meir said she's not used to isolation on Earth.

• Apr 24, 2020

Space station crew returns to world changed by coronavirus

They face an extended quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Apr 16, 2020

Astronauts already in "quarantine bubble" as NASA adapts to virus

Only "mission-essential" personnel are allowed to work at NASA field centers — everyone else must work from home.

• Mar 18, 2020

Neil Armstrong's mementos to be auctioned off

It's been nearly 50 years since Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps on the moon. To help mark the moon landing's golden anniversary next year, Armstrong’s family is auctioning off items from the late astronaut's personal collection of memorabilia. Some of the objects made it to the moon and back.

• Oct 13, 2018
• 02:20

Always wanted to be an astronaut? NASA is now hiring

The job would certainly be out of this world.

• Mar 2, 2020

Astronaut adorably reunites with dog after space mission

"It's just a symbol of coming back to the people and places that you love, to see your favorite animal," Christina Koch said.

• Feb 13, 2020

"I feel great": Astronaut Christina Koch on record stay in space

NASA astronaut Christina Koch talks to Norah O'Donnell about her 328-day mission in space and whether she's up for a trip to the moon.

• Feb 12, 2020

Record-breaking female astronaut heads home

With 328 days in space, NASA's Christina Koch sets a new world record for single flight by a female astronaut.

• Feb 5, 2020

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