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Meet the SpaceX's "Polaris Dawn" crew

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.

Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on Aug. 20, capturing unique images along the way.

Photos of the blue supermoon show August's rare 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.

When and where to see August's rare supermoon blue moon

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.

Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo

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."

NASA says 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.

NASA on Boeing Starliner crew in space

NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starliner crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.

SpaceX to launch private Crew Dragon flight around Earth's poles

The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.

Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show when it peaked overnight

The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.

SpaceX launches 21 Starlinks in first flight of weekend triple header

It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.

NASA plans how to return Starliner astronauts

NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February.

NASA debates options to return Starliner crew

NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest.

Boeing Starliner crew is still in space

The Boeing Starliner capsule crew remains at the International Space Station as NASA navigates issues with the spacecraft and considers alternatives to bring the astronauts home. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.

NASA readies backup plan if Starliner crew landing ruled out

No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth.