What comes next for the Artemis II mission?
NASA kicked off a historic lunar mission on Wednesday, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch
Why the Artemis II crew played cards right before launch – CBS News Watch CBS News Minutes before departing for the launch pad on Wednesday, the Artemis II crew completed one final task: a game of cards. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News to discuss the mission.
Trump to give “important update on Iran” in national address
Trump to give “important update on Iran” in national address – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is set to give an update on the war in Iran on Wednesday evening in a prime-time address to the nation. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe previews the speech.
Former NASA astronaut on what Artemis II astronauts will be doing in space
Former NASA astronaut on what Artemis II astronauts will be doing in space – CBS News Watch CBS News Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Some Minnesota schools announce closings, virtual learning on Thursday due to snow
Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state. The full list of closings is below. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday as a messy mix of precipitation moves …
How will Artemis II astronauts sleep in space?
How will Artemis II astronauts sleep in space? – CBS News Watch CBS News Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave has more on how they’ll do that.
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Molucca Sea region, tsunami waves possible, USGS says
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region northeast of Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake, which hit early Thursday local time, had a depth of nearly 22 miles and its epicenter was 79 miles west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, the USGS said. The U.S. tsunami warning system said …
How do astronauts use the bathroom in space?
How do astronauts use the bathroom in space? – CBS News Watch CBS News The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship, hearing arguments in a high-stakes case that tests one of the pillars of the president’s immigration agenda. Jan Crawford has details.
Crowds gather to watch Artemis II launch in Florida
As millions around the world watched the Artemis II launch online and on television, thousands gathered around Florida to watch it in person. CBS News’ Rob Marciano has more.