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Former astronaut applauds NASA for bringing ISS crew home early

Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk.

CBS News

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NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns.

CBS News

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ISS crew returning due to medical issue for first time in NASA history

The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.

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NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue

NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space Station over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts, after canceling a planned spacewalk that had been scheduled for Thursday (January...

Reuters

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What struck astronaut Suni Williams about America from orbit

Astronaut Suni Williams says when she looked at America while in orbit, she thought of the innovation behind the U.S. space program. She wonders "where we as a country will be" in the next 250 years.

CBS America

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Peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower on Jan. 3-4

The Quadrantids are the first meteor shower of 2026. They are one of the most intense, but shortest, meteor showers. After that, shooting stars won't return until the peak of the Lyrids in late April.

AccuWeather

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Looking to SpaceX's 2026 IPO

Bloomberg Tech co-anchor Ed Ludlow discusses what SpaceX pursuing an IPO in 2026 means for the broader space economy. He joins Vonnie Quinn and Norah Mulinda on Bloomberg Markets.

Bloomberg

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China's LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX

China's rocket startup LandSpace has made no secret about drawing inspiration from Elon Musk's SpaceX. Earlier this month, the Beijing firm became the first in China to test a reusable rocket. Now LandSpace is preparing an IPO to fund pr...

Reuters

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Companies compete to develop next generation lunar rover for NASA

NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030.

CBS News

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German engineer becomes first wheelchair user launched into space

A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.

CBS News

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Earth's magnetic weak spot is growing

A growing “dent” in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic has expanded dramatically in the last decade, raising concerns about satellite safety and space radiation. A leading magnetic field expert explains what’s really happenin...

The Weather Channel

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Space Force chief master sergeant celebrates six years of new branch

John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.

CBS America

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Data centers in space: Solution or disaster?

Tech giants are exploring data centers in space to reduce energy consumption and emissions. But there are big challenges — from feasibility to space debris. Here's what you need to know!

DW News

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Peak of the Geminid meteor shower on the night of Dec. 13-14

This weekend's night sky will feature one of the best meteor showers of the year on Dec. 13-14. The Geminid meteor shower will boast more than 100 meteors per hour for stargazers everywhere.

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Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put U.S. astronauts back on the moon before China gets there and sought to portray himself as independent from ...

Reuters

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Air Force approves SpaceX Starship launch pad expansion in Florida

The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

CBS News

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Rise of the Super Cold Moon on the night of Dec. 4-5

Catch the rise of the Super Cold Moon on the night of Dec. 4-5. AccuWeather's Anna Azallion explains the origins of this month's full moon and why it's being called a supermoon.

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Last supermoon of 2025 shines this week

This week’s supermoon will end a trilogy of the brighter, bigger full moons this year, we’ve had one in October, November and now December. The first week of winter also means all you stargazers and skywatchers will probably need to bund...

The Weather Channel

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Air Force approves SpaceX Starship launch pad expansion in Florida

The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.

CBS America

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Studying the human body in space may help patients here on Earth

A professor of surgery and biomedical engineering at the University of Alberta will be studying the effects of space flight on human health after receiving funding from the Canadian Space Agency. One of his goals is to help people with o...

CBC News

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European Space Agency’s €22 billion plan to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency (ESA) has outlined its priorities for the next three years, supported by a boosted €22.1 billion budget from its member states. Ministers from all ESA countries gathered in Bremen, Germany, to decide which space...

France 24

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Top astronomy events for December 2025

From the best meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, to the changing seasons on the solstice, here are the top astronomy events to mark down on your December 2025 calendar.

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How balloon-borne sensors are giving new insights into space weather

The University of Surrey's Space Center has teamed up with Britain's Met Office to launch new space weather monitors aimed at sharpening forecasts of solar storms that can threaten aircraft, power grids and satellites.

Reuters

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French astronaut Sophie Adenot to join International Space Station

After an “intense” preparation, French astronaut Sophie Adenot says she has “everything she needs to feel calm” ahead of her departure for the International Space Station (ISS), scheduled for February for an eight-month mission.

France 24

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China launches first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

China's first emergency space launch entered orbit after blasting off on Tuesday (November 25), as the country looks to plug safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was damaged in orbit earlier this month.

Reuters

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Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

NASA released close-up images of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, only the third known visitor from another star, after it passed near Mars. The closest the comet will come to Earth is 269 million kilometers in mid-December. Then it will hig...

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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on Thursday with NASA twin spacecraft destined for Mars aboard, and in a breakthrough nailed the landing of its booster.

France 24

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Chinese astronauts return to earth after spacecraft damaged

A three-person crew stranded at China’s space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris are to return Friday using the craft that brought their replacement crew.

France 24

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS races through solar system

Comet 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar visitor, is hurtling through our solar system at incredible speed. Scientists are studying its makeup for clues about distant star systems — and to rule out any possibility of alien technology.

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Space Exploration

Former astronaut applauds NASA for bringing ISS crew home early

NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

ISS crew returning due to medical issue for first time in NASA history

NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue

What struck astronaut Suni Williams about America from orbit

Peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower on Jan. 3-4

Looking to SpaceX's 2026 IPO

Top astronomy stories of 2026

China's LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX

Companies compete to develop next generation lunar rover for NASA

German engineer becomes first wheelchair user launched into space

Earth's magnetic weak spot is growing

Space Force chief master sergeant celebrates six years of new branch

Data centers in space: Solution or disaster?

Peak of the Geminid meteor shower on the night of Dec. 13-14

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency

Air Force approves SpaceX Starship launch pad expansion in Florida

Rise of the Super Cold Moon on the night of Dec. 4-5

Last supermoon of 2025 shines this week

Air Force approves SpaceX Starship launch pad expansion in Florida

Studying the human body in space may help patients here on Earth

European Space Agency’s €22 billion plan to catch up in space race

Top astronomy events for December 2025

How balloon-borne sensors are giving new insights into space weather

French astronaut Sophie Adenot to join International Space Station

China launches first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites

Chinese astronauts return to earth after spacecraft damaged

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS races through solar system