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Virgin Galactic to send first all-female crew to space

Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.

CBS News

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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad

Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.

CBS News

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NASA to send astronauts farther from Earth than ever before

NASA's Artemis II mission has begun rolling toward its launchpad ahead of a planned February liftoff. DW takes a closer look at what NASA hopes to uncover through the mission's four-phase journey from the Moon to Mars.

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NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad

NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.

CBS America

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NASA prepares first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years

NASA's first moonshot with astronauts in more than a half-century is set to take place as soon as early February. The moon rocket moves to the pad this weekend at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, with a fueling test to be conducted by ear...

France 24

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Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway

NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon roc...

CBS News

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Astronaut in "good spirits" after ISS return for unknown medical issue

Four space station fliers undocked and plunged back to Earth, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of an unspecified medical issue. Mark Strassma...

CBS News

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Trump's Golden Dome puts focus on space defense

President Donald Trump's plan for the Golden Dome missile shield has increased the focus on space defense. Laura Crabtree, former SpaceX engineer, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Bloomberg

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Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short

A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission ...

CBS News

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Former NASA astronaut explains ISS undocking as crew comes home early

The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclose...

CBS News

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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.

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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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Virgin Galactic to send first all-female crew to space

NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad

NASA to send astronauts farther from Earth than ever before

NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad

NASA prepares first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years

Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway

Astronaut in "good spirits" after ISS return for unknown medical issue

Trump's Golden Dome puts focus on space defense

Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short

Former NASA astronaut explains ISS undocking as crew comes home early

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