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The Artemis II mission is intended to pave the way toward the next moon landing and eventually fly to Mars.
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The Artemis II mission is intended to pave the way toward the next moon landing and eventually fly to Mars.
NASA has chosen a crew of three men and one woman for the Artemis II mission around the moon next year. Mark Strassmann met the astronauts assigned to NASA's first lunar mission in more than half a century.
Three men and one woman have been selected for NASA's next planned flight to the moon. For the first time ever, the crew of astronauts headed for the moon include a woman and a Black man. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA has chosen a crew of three men and one woman for a mission to circle the moon next year. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins us with details on the astronauts and plans for their historic flight.
Three NASA veterans and a Canadian rookie will make up the crew of the Artemis II mission to circle the moon next year. Watch a portion of NASA's event introducing the four astronauts, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen.
Three NASA veterans, including one of the world's most experienced female spacewalkers, and a Canadian rookie astronaut will fly around the moon next year.
NASA and Axiom Space are unveiling the design of the new spacesuit that will be worn by the next man and first woman to land on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. Mark Strassmann traveled to Houston to get a sneak peek of the new suit.
The space agency paid tribute to leaders past and present — and found a way to fly Frank Sinatra to the moon.
NASA is celebrating the success of its Artemis I mission after its Orion capsule returned to Earth over the weekend, completing a 25-day voyage around the moon. Mat Kaplan, a host of the Planetary Society's Planetary Radio, joins CBS News with more on the significance of the mission and what comes next for NASA.
NASA is celebrating the successful return of its Artemis I Orion spacecraft after the agency's most ambitious lunar mission in half a century. As Mark Strassmann reports, astronauts could be climbing aboard next.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
The successful return to Earth marks a major milestone in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.
NASA's Orion spacecraft will make its way back to earth Sunday, completing the nearly monthlong Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains the importance of this mission in getting humans back on the moon as we mark 50 years since Apollo 17, the last lunar landing.
A final major engine firing went off without a hitch to put the Orion capsule on course for Sunday re-entry and splashdown.
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
Managers say the unpiloted Orion spacecraft is "operating just tremendously well" halfway through its planned 25-day mission.
After a spectacular lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is headed toward a distant orbit around the moon.
A critical rocket firing on the back side of the moon sent the Orion capsule toward a distant orbit for extended tests.
After months of delays, this past Wednesday, Artemis 1, NASA's new moon rocket, carrying an unmanned Orion crew capsule, rose into Florida's night sky. 60 Minutes reported on Artemis, a project led mostly by women, last year.
Blackwell-Thompson is the first woman to direct a NASA launch. She celebrated by cutting off the end of her tie.
After a series of delays, the 322-foot-tall Artemis moon rocket finally blasted off with an eruption of white-hot fire and an earth-shaking roar
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.
High winds caused a thin strip of caulk-like material known as RTV to delaminate and pull away from the base of the crew capsule's protective nose cone at the top of the rocket.
Initial inspections revealed no major damage, but a detailed assessment will be carried out to make sure.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the move "purposefully inflammatory" and one that "will only escalate tensions."
Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, for which the "freedom to read," she says, is essential.
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
American Airlines Flight 780 left Philadelphia International Airport on Monday en route to Naples, Italy, but it was diverted before reaching its destination.
Sovereignty, who entered the race with 2-to-1 odds, defeated a field of seven challengers. Journalism finished in second place.
Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.
Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, for which the "freedom to read," she says, is essential.
President Trump ordered that at least 2,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to L.A. "for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense."
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
The race marked a kind of replay of the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty finished in first, Journalism ended up in second again and Baeza was third — the same 1-2-3 as the Derby.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
Small businesses are reducing labor costs as tariffs put pressure on their bottom lines. Big businesses could be next.
Faulty air conditioning units fail to drain properly and can lead to mold exposure in homes, Midea wans in recall notice.
Tesla share rose in early trade after plunging 14% Thursday following a harsh online exchange between Elon Musk and President Trump.
Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
President Trump ordered that at least 2,000 National Guard troops would be deployed to L.A. "for 60 days or at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Elon Musk floated creating a new political party, possibly dubbed the "America Party," this week, potentially escalating his feud with President Trump.
The August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores between February and May.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
The Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts have encouraged departures and stalled hiring at the FDA.
The 71-year-old Texas woman was previously healthy before getting an infection from a brain-eating amoeba, a CDC case report said.
American Airlines Flight 780 left Philadelphia International Airport on Monday en route to Naples, Italy, but it was diverted before reaching its destination.
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
Sgt. Aaron Cox of Mabank, Texas, died Thursday near Camp Croft, Hungary.
Coco Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21.
Part dance, part puppetry, and part electroluminescent wiring, Lightwire Theater creates evocative stage shows featuring dinosaurs, mythic heroes and fairy tale creatures. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Ian and Eleanor Carney, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the New Orleans-based company, about their imaginative blend of artistry and technology.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including American accordionist and composer Guy Klucevsek.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks" and "Designing Women," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her new one-woman Broadway show, "Call Me Izzy," in which a woman escapes an abusive relationship through her love of books. They talk about the evolution of her stage and television career; being a single mom; the character of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in "Hacks," and the critical and audience reaction to the show.
The Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks," Jean Smart, has returned to Broadway in "Call Me Izzy," a one-woman show written by "Sunday Morning" contributor Jamie Wax. They talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about her character – a woman in an abusive marriage who escapes in a world of books. Smart also discusses her life spanning comic highs and painful loss, from starring on "Designing Women," to becoming a single mom with the sudden death of husband Richard Gilliland.
Why are the plays of William Shakespeare still so popular 400 years after his death? "Sunday Morning" talks with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd and actor Patrick Page about the Bard's enduring tales – and the appeal of his villains.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
A study found 6% of American teens have been targets of nude deepfake images that look like them. Some popular social media companies are hosting ads that show how to make these explicit fake images with the help of AI, a CBS News investigation shows. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
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.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
After much anticipation, Nintendo's newest video game console has finally arrived. The Nintendo Switch 2 went out Thursday after President Trump's tariffs forced the company to temporarily delay preorders. Scott Stein, CNET editor at large, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has terminated thousands of research grants, following President Trump's executive order. Todd Wolfson, President of the American Association of University Professors, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with more details.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
More than 100 police officers are taking part in the search for Travis Decker, an Army veteran suspected of killing his three young daughters. Decker was last seen picking his children up for a scheduled visit.
Earl Enderson Riley IV, 21, was charged with several counts of residential burglary in both occupied and unoccupied homes, along with first-degree robbery.
San Antonio police are investigating a Catholic all-boys high school after several students came forward with allegations of hazing and sexual assault. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
The sex trafficking and racketeering case of Sean "Diddy" Combs continued Friday afternoon, with an unnamed ex-girlfriend retaking the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the trial.
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
A Japanese lander crash-landed on the moon in its second straight failure to touch down on the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the mission, and President Trump and Elon Musk feud's potential impact on the U.S. space program.
Officials are waiting for a status update from a private Japanese space company on its second attempt to land a private lunar lander on the moon. The lander was set to touch down Thursday afternoon, but communication with it has been completely lost. Leroy Chow, a retired NASA astronaut, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Part dance, part puppetry, and part electroluminescent wiring, Lightwire Theater creates evocative stage shows featuring dinosaurs, mythic heroes and fairy tale creatures. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Ian and Eleanor Carney, the husband-and-wife co-founders of the New Orleans-based company, about their imaginative blend of artistry and technology.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including American accordionist and composer Guy Klucevsek.
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks" and "Designing Women," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her new one-woman Broadway show, "Call Me Izzy," in which a woman escapes an abusive relationship through her love of books. They talk about the evolution of her stage and television career; being a single mom; the character of stand-up comedian Deborah Vance in "Hacks," and the critical and audience reaction to the show.
The Emmy Award-winning star of "Hacks," Jean Smart, has returned to Broadway in "Call Me Izzy," a one-woman show written by "Sunday Morning" contributor Jamie Wax. They talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about her character – a woman in an abusive marriage who escapes in a world of books. Smart also discusses her life spanning comic highs and painful loss, from starring on "Designing Women," to becoming a single mom with the sudden death of husband Richard Gilliland.
In this web exclusive, correspondent Mo Rocca sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd at the Folger Shakespeare Library, in Washington, D.C., to talk about her fascination with the work of William Shakespeare, a fascination that began as a teenager with her crush on Hamlet. She also compares today's political figures to Shakespeare's characters and their use/abuse of power and the failures of leadership. "No one," she says, "knows more about power than Shakespeare."