Scientists using NASA’s telescope on an airplane, the Stratospheric 天文台 for Infrared Astronomy, discovered water on a sunlit surface of the Moon for the first time.
A black hole is a cosmic abyss with gravity of such intensity that nothing, not even light, escapes it. Now, for the first time, a team of astronomers has released an image of the 太空 anomaly, which is created when a 星, 星级 collapses.
About 30 meteor showers can be seen from Earth throughout the year. Learn the science behind meteor showers, the dates when showers like the Geminids occur, and the origins of wishing upon a shooting star.
Exoplanets challenge the notion that we are alone in the universe. Learn what types of exoplanets exist, the methods scientists employ to find them, and how many worlds might exist in the Milky Way Galaxy.
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Tom Jennings uses his signature style of first-person storytelling to create an immersive account that spans the breadth and depth of NASA’s Apollo 太空 Program.
Uranus is a planet beyond convention. Find out why it boasts the coldest temperatures in the solar system, what phenomena caused the unique tilt of its axis, and the curious origin of the planet's name.
From private rocket launches to NASA probes landing on Mars, 2018 was a big 年 for 太空 exploration. There could be even 更多 spectacular achievements in 2019. CBS News 太空 consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss.
