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SpaceX and NASA launch new crew to space station

Four astronauts rocketed into orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule late Wednesday, kicking off a 22-hour rendezvous with the International Space Station. Strapped into the Crew Dragon "Endurance," commander Raja Chari, co-pilot Thomas Marshburn, Kayla Barron and European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer blasted off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 9:03 p.m. ET, climbing away atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket using a previously flown first stage.

Nov 10, 2021
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All-civilian crew SpaceX launch makes history

Space history was made Wednesday night as the first all-civilian space mission blasted off from historic launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. SpaceX senior adviser and former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to breakdown the launch and discuss the significance of the mission.

Sep 15, 2021
17:32

Boeing's "Starliner" ready for flight

After software problems derailed a 2019 flight to the International Space Station, Boeing is set to try again with "Starliner". Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center.

Aug 3, 2021
04:10

Assembly of capsules that will carry astronauts to moon ramps up

Lockheed Martin sets up high-tech assembly center to speed processing of Orion deep space capsules.

Jul 15, 2021

Billionaires' race to space heats up

This month, a pair of billionaires plan to begin a new era in civilian space travel. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson is set to fly to space on July 11 while Amazon's Jeff Bezos has his own flight planned for 11 days later. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain more.

Jul 4, 2021
08:05

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Rocket debris hurtling to Earth

A huge piece of space junk is about to make an uncontrolled re-entry back into Earth's atmosphere, threatening to drop debris on a number of cities around the world in the coming days. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look.

May 5, 2021
06:35

SpaceX launches NASA astronauts

SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four to the International Space Station early Friday morning. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and former NASA astronaut and space station commander Leroy Chiao joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the mission.

Apr 23, 2021
07:26

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SpaceX cleared for astronaut launch to ISS

In a historic first, NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to fly astronauts on a reused Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center.

Apr 22, 2021
03:35

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Astronauts selected for NASA moon program

NASA has selected 18 astronauts to begin training for missions to the moon as part of its "Artemis" program. NASA wants to go back to the moon to establish a sustainable presence and prepare for future trips to Mars. Vice President Mike Pence revealed the names of the astronauts Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center. The first woman and the next man to walk on the lunar surface will come from this group. Mark Strassmann reports on who they are.

Dec 10, 2020
02:32

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SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites

Shrugging off a Falcon 9 launch abort last week and a scrub Monday, SpaceX fired 60 more Starlink internet satellites into orbit Tuesday, the 13th batch in a fast-growing global network of broadband relay stations. CBS Los Angeles reports.

Oct 6, 2020
00:31

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SpaceX splashdown marks a milestone

When the SpaceX "Endeavour" capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday afternoon, it marked the successful end of the first U.S. commercial manned space mission. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Lana Zak with details on the historic day, which had been 10 years in the making.

Aug 3, 2020
03:29

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Trump speaks after SpaceX launch

Speaking at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful launch of the first piloted mission launched from U.S. soil since 2011, President Trump addressed nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. "My administration will stand against violence, mayhem and disorder," Mr. Trump said.

May 30, 2020
09:23

SpaceX launches two NASA astronauts on historic mission

Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX.

May 30, 2020

SpaceX astronauts ready to try again, weather permitting

NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade

May 30, 2020

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SpaceX launch set for Saturday afternoon

NASA and SpaceX will make a second attempt to send two American astronauts to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon. Senior science reporter at The Verge Loren Grush joined CBSN to discuss.

May 29, 2020
02:44

SpaceX Falcon-9 Rocket And Crew Dragon Capsule Launches From Cape Canaveral Sending Astronauts To The International Space Station

SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather

The next attempt to launch will be Saturday afternoon, after weather conditions forced a delay.

May 28, 2020

SpaceX set to launch astronauts

All eyes are on the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as SpaceX prepares to a historic launch. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket is set to send two NASA astronauts into eorbit -- a first for a private company. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN to explain the significance of the mission.

May 27, 2020
09:16

Astronauts work through practice countdown

The practice countdown sets the stage for Wednesday's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

May 23, 2020

SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites

SpaceX has now launched 360 internet satellites in a planned constellation of thousands.

Mar 18, 2020

SpaceX carries out dramatic abort test

A new success for Space X! It happened after an unmanned rocket lifted-off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida today. The mission: to test whether a new crew capsule could survive an explosion. Meg Oliver reports.

Jan 19, 2020
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SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test

SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.

Jan 19, 2020
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Air Force X-37B spaceplane successfully returns to earth after 780-day mission

Air Force X-37B spaceplane successfully returned to earth Saturday after a 780-day mission, a record flight for a top secret U.S. military plane with no pilot. The solar-powered plane is believed to be a flying lab for testing advanced technology.

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ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead; Air Force X-37B space plane successfully returns to earth after 780-day mission.

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Air Force spaceplane lands after 780-day mission

The fifth flight of an X-37B spaceplane set a new endurance record for the secretive program

Oct 27, 2019

Hurricane Dorian leaves the Caribbean Sea and tracks toward the Florida coast in this NOAA satellite image taken at 10:20 a.m. ET August 29, 2019.

Kennedy Space Center bracing for Hurricane Dorian

NASA is hauling a massive launch gantry off the launch pad to avoid the threat of hurricane winds

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President Biden Addresses NAACP Convention In Las Vegas

Biden campaign won't "sugarcoat" state of 2024 race but denies Biden plans exit

Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.

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Russian court sentences U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich to prison

The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.

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At least 40 migrants dead after boat catches fire off Haiti

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Trump's plan to tackle inflation could cause price spikes, experts say

Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.

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Britain's King Charles attends the European Political Community meeting in the UK

Journalist ordered to pay $5,500 for mocking Italian leader's height

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Crowdstrike Update Issue Causes Global Impact On Large Enterprises

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Marine accused of using Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced

A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.

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Long lines of passengers form at check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport amid a global IT disruption caused by a Microsoft outage and a CrowdStrike problem July 19, 2024, in Manila, Philippines.

What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages

What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.

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Journalist ordered to pay $5,500 for mocking Italian leader's height

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Bob Newhart, a groundbreaking standup who became a sitcom star, died Thursday at 94. Starting in the 1960s, he was hugely popular, first with his best-selling comedy albums, then on the CBS comedies that bore his name. His work influenced generations of comedians.

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What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages

What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.

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How do CrowdStrike, Microsoft move forward?

A global tech outage impacted millions on Friday after a faulty software update was sent from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to Microsoft clients. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. Dan Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the incident.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

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What is the "blue screen of death," and how can you fix it?

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How AI impacts the climate

Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.

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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research

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Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale

Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.

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5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report

Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.

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James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging

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Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested

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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends

NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.

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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus

Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.

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James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging

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FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure

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