https://www.cbsnews.com/ Space From CBSNews.com Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:20:21 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/september-harvest-moon-partial-lunar-eclipse/ The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:08 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/10/01/4b6ad39b-2b4a-43b8-8500-ecca6dc13e6e/thumbnail/60x60/64f98e67252e8d66dcc3e23856b162a7/full-moon-nasa.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 8abcf01b-ba32-4a85-ad08-731b7b654f19 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/polaris-dawn-crew-safely-splashes-down-after-historic-spacewalk/ Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/16/54101aae-04ca-40b9-9b34-e41f1a6c47a1/thumbnail/60x60/23ac2084a6530353e949114442ceac42/0916-cmo-polarissplashdown-mid.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 76ab1525-8f19-49e7-9a24-969fb040856c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polaris-dawn-sunday-splashdown-gulf-of-mexico/ Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:21:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/15/a4f8e0da-a6f2-4e96-8b5f-e62dc21d8d86/thumbnail/60x60/0de6b8406890126a9ab4d7b65530a86f/091524-crew-happy.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 870eca08-445a-41ae-8ff5-f99b7c1313c6 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/groundbreaking-commercial-polaris-dawn-space-mission-splashes-down/ The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:18:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/15/f6678685-1a0b-4584-b8fa-68b2392828d8/thumbnail/60x60/dbe1b5c8ec1e8408a787e00dae6f4a59/0915-wn-polarisrdr.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 129d4035-82d2-4c54-83af-6a56b3f2057e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/starliner-astronauts-no-regrets-agree-with-nasa-decision-to-extend-mission/ Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:23:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/13/5a2bfc84-0d47-4229-ae53-985397846fca/thumbnail/60x60/f7f6a45faf9f975c80e06b940f3cb25c/091324-starliner-float.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 213e4c63-a672-42c1-bc22-8f060e67cb9d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polaris-dawn-crew-gears-up-for-first-commercial-non-government-spacewalk/ The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:23:19 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/12/8a1c8ff7-12e9-4e8d-8771-07a52fc0b090/thumbnail/60x60/e5034829ce85db50d1b8ec5d73e7c001/ap24256394535184.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 f5108994-6ea5-45f6-ace1-4f52281ca5dd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/spacexs-polaris-dawn-crew-attempts-first-ever-commercial-spacewalk/ A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts performed the first-ever commercial spacewalk Thursday morning. It is the first time a company, not a government space program, has performed a spacewalk. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:59:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/12/8ade5c57-03ce-4f4c-911d-5725e5f9bf26/thumbnail/60x60/4a12c3acd1b519fd34ff0589f2510356/0912-cmo-polarisspacewalk-strassman-mid.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 0a5b6a6a-c84b-4b33-891c-bfd775dd7a24 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-astronaut-russian-cosmonauts-soyuz-flight/ Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:16:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/11/36601565-1a89-43c5-b9d4-4ecae66f14e1/thumbnail/60x60/a3741eb865fb7b386ef9974bd6d78051/091124-launch.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 f6f0bb8d-ee85-4677-942f-6d8059958d32 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-clears-5-billion-jupiter-mission-for-launch-after-review-of-suspect-transistors/ The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:47:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/09/6613532f-0bc4-421b-ae8d-5f6f34ecbfde/thumbnail/60x60/433c6dd2b2e25047725c6b606b61cdc0/1500-clipper-artist2.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 292a28cd-e95b-4762-b3fa-394d488e3b6a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-polaris-dawn-mission-weather/ The mission features the first non-government spacewalk by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:02:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/10/f1e19c09-ffda-4610-b197-6f84152e4058/thumbnail/60x60/2eca5ceb5bbbc19f185fd76edd9aedcc/gettyimages-2170459869.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 7b92cec5-8224-4f64-bc3b-a9b17d17d400 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-starliner-leaves-crew-behind-returns-to-earth/ The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown. Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:33:05 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/07/c30bf37b-83db-49f1-b7a0-ca7f14a04cdf/thumbnail/60x60/d70f5ae41a5afd9384d54550b2d5889c/090624-parachutes.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 3439fd24-92d0-4f98-95fa-f9b66b2d0d5b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/boeings-starliner-returning-to-earth-without-passengers-amid-safety-concerns/ NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:33:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/06/1830aba2-85f3-47fa-af6a-3f8050ac4f0d/thumbnail/60x60/023e9e475b711fbc80b7475a85383bff/0906-cmo-starlinercomeshome-strassmann-mid.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 f9c845ea-de7e-4960-866c-0e9d3363824f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-starliner-unpiloted-return-to-earth-friday/ Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:56:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/05/d75bf4be-fa00-43d1-a040-bb51c19b1eb3/thumbnail/60x60/ca954e10164d6c3b25a6fcbeaa89d133/1500-starliner-docked.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 2eeea576-98c5-43b0-89d1-aa665fa87886 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-bumps-astronauts-spacex-crew-starliner-crew-ride-home-february/ Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:35:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/30/3b2c1ab4-ec96-4b74-929f-4062acbf3dd5/thumbnail/60x60/cf5e4b9223b713f4d6bfa16b444e2e17/crew9-suits1.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 6958be51-6163-428e-a206-1109f368455a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-launches-six-passengers-on-sub-orbital-trip-to-space-and-back/ Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:00:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/29/6f4da002-f4d6-4e0e-8ff3-32a556ab008b/thumbnail/60x60/4fc6aa79b9974c92997d52b5c0f9e24c/082924-kitchen.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 bd32e97d-498e-469b-91f6-615fa651d602 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-falcon-9-grounded-faa-crash-landing/ The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:59:38 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/28/7dea16b0-6e72-441d-9e77-348af814e779/thumbnail/60x60/dc0ac348dde1b49f16ac7119d56285a5/082824-landing4.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 caf2d9a8-2feb-4e9b-a93f-3687f0e3462d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-falcon-9-booster-explodes-landing-drone-ship-starlinks-launch/ The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:39:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/28/97a98e92-265f-4283-ba5e-26cde0b76f1b/thumbnail/60x60/db748b3137dfe198ec7684566d6c3489/spacex-booster-explosion-082824.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 90439252-831f-42c9-a7ae-5115d88bb6f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polaris-dawn-spacex-launch-delayed-weather-commercial-spacewalk-mission/ SpaceX is waiting for better weather in the splashdown zone where the crew will end its five-day mission. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:45:10 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/27/56e14a7a-6ebc-4cec-99b9-db390f3b77e6/thumbnail/60x60/31ba020cb4e559920bacbae702e42327/082724-vert2.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 d40b231c-d9e0-4ddb-9c00-efaf7eac9753 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-polaris-dawn-billionaire-jared-isaacman-spacewalk/ Along with the first private-sector spacewalk, the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew also will set a new Earth-orbit altitude record. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:15:47 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/23/6738ae93-ba5b-4988-ae42-0675512e4a82/thumbnail/60x60/799e55a8be1cc7f178e441c4ec34b136/800-zerog-flight.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 a3a78146-1b48-4831-8f70-aa39ea3b099e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/polaris-dawn-crew-to-make-history-with-all-civilian-spacewalk/ Four civilian astronauts are preparing for a historic mission to new heights above Earth. SpaceX is launching Polaris Dawn, which will also feature the first commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassman has details. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:01:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/26/b3e17267-dae4-4826-b6a6-519697ca5d25/thumbnail/60x60/f2d9a65430dbdc06d95ee7c4c3285cfe/0826-en-strassmann.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 7f1091c7-c274-45af-b947-3dc72697c584 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nasa-astronauts-to-remain-in-space-until-2025-after-boeing-starliner-delays/ NASA astronauts Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to spend 8 days in space, but now they will remain there until February due to issues with the Boeing Starliner. With their return delayed, they must wait for a SpaceX craft to bring them back. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:06:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/26/dc31d52e-1f0c-4feb-939d-fc4f0baeb418/thumbnail/60x60/a90e03df6211302ac75d84cd843eb981/0826-cmo-starliner-strassmann.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 a9fe8738-a2a3-4a27-8732-b5d027d1bca3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-boeing-starliner-astronauts-update/ The Starliner's two-person crew now will stay in space until next February and return to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon. Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:56:26 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/24/e58af0f4-d490-47ad-bb81-27879424e789/thumbnail/60x60/331da5e4dce415eb7d77d4e3ba13a8e7/ap24236752628166.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 944bf633-b1e7-4619-ad98-c7be1177c08f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nasa-leaders-to-decide-return-plans-for-starliner-astronauts/ It's decision day for NASA as leaders of the space agency meet in Houston today to decide whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with or without its two astronauts. The spacecraft experienced problems with its propulsion system on its test flight to the International Space Station in June. Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:33:38 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/24/f70b7c6e-152e-4507-9e6b-bb582ac055c1/thumbnail/60x60/04f329c76a9786815d8679c315feeb8d/0824-satmo-starliner-strassmann-3144823-640x360.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 5376191b-2556-4268-905e-376b42f56869 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-to-decide-boeing-starliner-bring-crew-back-to-earth/ After months of testing and debate, NASA is poised to decide whether or not to bring two astronauts home aboard Boeing's Starliner. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:34:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/07/0fe48fed-9923-4d9b-9335-4eeecf785b13/thumbnail/60x60/aec7556b678d6051e85db1040ddb1ae3/071024-cft-crew2.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 53ef8345-f2ac-4427-a28f-e02abe22e44d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-spacexs-polaris-dawn-mission-to-attempt-first-commercial-spacewalk/ Four astronauts are set to launch on Tuesday for a groundbreaking six-day mission, "Polaris Dawn," aiming to reach a record orbit 870 miles above Earth — three times higher than the International Space Station. The mission will also feature the first-ever commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassmann met the crew, who have trained for two years for this historic journey. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:02:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/23/e280c5f3-2a3f-4a9a-91e3-424135ef7423/thumbnail/60x60/b4d76f1a0c3fabc589a2ea621945d2a1/0823-cmo-polaris-strassmann.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 b354be3b-fcec-4777-9355-9bd1af9ecdda https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jupiter-spacecraft-passes-earth-photos/ The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:10:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/21/70d99a12-6385-4dfd-9888-0b0152dee265/thumbnail/60x60/37e80de2583c5d86de7093cc4671e5ee/screenshot-2024-08-21-at-12-47-29-pm.png?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 190589a3-8e95-443f-aa0e-2484822b312f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/photos-blue-supermoon-august-lunar-phenomenon/ The first of 2024's four consecutive supermoons, the blue moon will reach peak illumination on Monday and will shine brightly through Wednesday. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:33:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/4741d6e1-cbee-4eb9-bb95-ac5dfb6b4e09/thumbnail/60x60/e20645e4bce61b29b2702f429058e576/gettyimages-2166781867.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 75f2c4b7-15f7-45af-a67e-366dd347c9c1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/full-blue-super-moon-august-2024/ August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:33:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/15/9da6c924-8f48-44cb-8762-dfd63a518163/thumbnail/60x60/9746aaf58397b904fbb0fee9b5c36d8d/gettyimages-1636731334.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 0df6b2f0-0d9a-4f9b-bffd-5585ad7518ed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/photo-perseid-meteor-shower-stonehenge/ CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime." Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:01:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/15/7cc1df44-e39e-4eed-a68c-5b05838743dc/thumbnail/60x60/116fd5ece8b43b0626f1f5840eaa401b/screenshot-2024-08-15-at-1-17-07-pm.png?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 c723c30c-477a-4d76-9ebd-13b3d06488be https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nasa-boeing-starliner-landing-decision-possible-next-week/ Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:45:15 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/14/05c69bf2-e854-452b-b0eb-11f4f67c8b65/thumbnail/60x60/b7cefad7777d1236733aab0422133d1d/071124-starliner-citylights.jpg?v=d2d77bee90bcafa285fd6d60bd8b3612 24e10af0-d083-4a86-b5ce-2a331aa5ecc0