Moon lander Odysseus will be put to sleep soon
Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years, is still working — but not for long.
Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in more than 50 years, is still working — but not for long.
Intuitive Machines released new images from the Odysseus lander on Wednesday after announcing plans to power down the spacecraft during a news conference with NASA. The lander tipped over to its side on Friday after its historic landing on the lunar surface. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with a look at what experts are calling a successful mission.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter confirms Odysseus reached its planned landing site near the moon's south pole.
Intuitive Machines says despite its off-kilter touchdown, the Odysseus moon lander can still accomplish most of its objectives.
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Houston-based Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander touched down on the lunar surface Thursday, marking the first U.S. moon landing since 1972. Mark Strassmann has the story.
The U.S. successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon Thursday for the first time since 1972. The craft, dubbed "Odysseus," is operated by the private company Intuitive Machines. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins with more.
Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based private company, is attempting to land its Odysseus lander on the moon Thursday. If successful, it will also mark the first U.S. moon landing since 1972 and first ever by a private company. CBS News space consultant William Harwood breaks down what to expect.
Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.
"CBS Mornings" gets an exclusive inside look at a groundbreaking lunar mission as the U.S. prepares to land a spacecraft on the moon today, marking the nation's first lunar landing in over half a century.
Now in lunar orbit, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will attempt a touchdown near the moon's south pole Thursday.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a privately-built moon lander left the Earth's atmosphere early Thursday. If all goes well, it will land on the moon in one week, the first U.S. spacecraft to do so in over half a century. Christian Davenport, a reporter covering NASA and the space industry for the Washington Post's financial desk, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
A technical glitch forces a 24-hour launch delay for Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander launch.
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology.
Japan's innovative "SLIM" moon lander safely touched down, but appeared to be doomed by a post-landing power loss.
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NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
Engineers are troubleshooting an apparent propulsion system issue that threatens a planned moon landing next month.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic's Peregrine is the first U.S. spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in more than 50 years.
NASA's spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter's moon Io to learn more about the lunar body's volcanic activity.
NASA's Artemis III crewed moon landing will likely be delayed, the Government Accountability Office said in a recent report. The mission was initially planned for late 2024 or early 2025 but is now delayed until December 2025. The watchdog reports it could be pushed back as far as 2027. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood discusses the mission.
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President Trump signed hundreds of executive actions after his presidential inauguration on Monday.
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Comedian Trevor Noah will return to the Grammy Awards stage to host the 2025 ceremony — his fifth consecutive year leading the ceremony.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President-elect Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.
Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of 2 Americans in a prisoner exchange. Ryan Corbett's family says he's one of them.
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
President Trump says he will again withdraw the United States from the landmark Paris climate agreement.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.
The first volume of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election case against President Trump was released last week.
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President-elect Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
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Donald and Melania Trump launched new cryptocurrencies over the weekend. Some experts are advising investors to be cautious.
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
The first volume of special counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election case against President Trump was released last week.
President Trump signed hundreds of executive actions after his presidential inauguration on Monday.
White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President-elect Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.
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The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
President Trump has signed an executive order beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
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Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry flock in Georgia for the first time since the current outbreak began in 2022, officials say.
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Witnesses say guests at a ski resort hotel in Turkey tried to escape a fire that killed at least 10 people with ropes and sheets hung from windows.
Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.
Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of 2 Americans in a prisoner exchange. Ryan Corbett's family says he's one of them.
President Trump has signed an executive order beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Performer, actor, and dancer Frankie Grande stars as the villainous Frankini in the new Nickelodeon kids' film "Henry Danger: The Movie," now streaming on Paramount Plus. Grande discusses his role and the movie's superhero action in an exclusive interview.
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In this web exclusive, actor Steve Guttenberg ("Police Academy," "Cocoon," "Three Men and a Baby") talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Lisa Ling about his relationship with his late father (whom he called his "anchor") and his support as Steve built up a Hollywood career, which he experienced as "a regular person living an extraordinary life." He also talks about being a caregiver to his father after his diagnosis of kidney failure.
As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor."
As the Palisades Fire exploded, Steve Guttenberg, one of the biggest movie stars of the 1980s and '90s, was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. Six sleepless days later, and with much of his hometown reduced to ruins, he was still there to help protect his and his neighbors' homes. He spoke with CBS News contributor Lisa Ling about the importance of making a difference; and about caring for his late father, Stanley, whom he calls his "anchor," and whom he writes about in the book "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero."
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
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.
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.
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Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
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Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
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Authorities say murder charges have been issued for a man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia fire chief in rural Alabama.
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Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said.
Three Chicago-area residents were charged in connection with moving more than $3.5 million for an overseas-based romance scam network.
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