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Artemis II reentry image raises questions online about heat shield
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (82+ words) Now that Artemis II has gone up, around and come down again from the moon, there are questions about the heat shield that protected the crew on reentry. Kris Van Cleave reports. Artemis II reentry image raises questions online about…...
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (408+ words) April 15, 2026 / 3: 43 PM EDT / CBS News An asteroid the size of three football fields will pass near Earth in three years, giving scientists a rare chance to study a colossal space rock from close range. Named Apophis " after the ancient Egyptian…...
Space X rocket launch spotted over South Jersey on Tuesday night
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (50+ words) A Pittsgrove, New Jersey, resident shared video of a Space X rocket flying over our area on Tuesday night. The Falcon 9 rocket launched overnight and sent Starlink satellites into orbit. Space X rocket launch spotted over South Jersey on Tuesday…...
How to help kids inspired by Artemis II to learn more about astrophysics
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (27+ words) CBS News How to help kids inspired by Artemis II to learn more about astrophysics...
This Artemis II astronaut brought Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl confetti around the moon
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (276+ words) April 14, 2026 / 5: 14 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia One of the four Artemis II astronauts flew confetti from the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX victory around the moon during the crew's historic trip." "Going to the Moon may have been my Super Bowl,…...
Six planets to align in "planetary parade" above California. Here's how to see it.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) Updated on: February 28, 2026 / 3: 12 PM PST / CBS San Francisco A rare celestial event will be taking place in the sky above California on Saturday night, as six planets are expected to be visible in what is being called a "planetary parade....
Artemis II astronauts reflect on their historic trip around the moon
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (39+ words) The astronauts from the Artemis II are speaking out about their historic moon mission after splashing down off the coast of San Diego on Friday. Mark Strassmann reports. Artemis II astronauts reflect on their historic trip around the moon...
Artemis astronauts share "welcome home" moments - CBS Texas
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (18+ words) Mission pilot Victor Glover got a happy homecoming in League City, Texas. Artemis astronauts share "welcome home" moments...
What a University of Minnesota grad has done for space exploration
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (51+ words) The successful Artemis II mission around the moon is a reminder that space exploration is built on decades of groundwork. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Frankie Mc Lister show how a University of Minnesota graduate helped pave the way for…...
Artemis II astronauts head for home, wrapping up final tests and experiments
1+ week, 1+ day ago (904+ words) Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 12: 39 AM EDT / CBS News Hurtling back toward Earth after a historic loop around the moon, Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman said naming a crater after his late wife, an idea his crewmates came up with before launch,…...