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Watch: Fate of Japanese lunar lander unknown

A privately-built Japanese moon lander has so far failed to send a signal back to Earth after making its descent to the lunar surface on Thursday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood reports.

Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure

A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.

Massive planet discovered orbiting tiny star, puzzling scientists

It had not been thought possible that such tiny, weak stars could provide the conditions needed to form and host huge planets.

Fluke discovery at planetarium sheds light on mysterious cosmic cloud

Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show.

The northern lights could be visible in some U.S. states tonight

The northern lights — also called aurora borealis — could be visible in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, northern parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.

Trump withdraws NASA post nomination

President Trump withdrew his nomination for Jaren Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, to lead NASA. Mr. Trump said he would soon announce a new nominee. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.

White House pulls nomination for Trump's pick to lead NASA

Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who has close ties to Elon Musk, was President Trump's pick to serve as NASA administrator.

Blue Origin launches 6 passengers on sub-orbital trip to edge of space

It was Blue Origin's 12th flight carrying passengers to the edge of space and back since company founder Jeff Bezos flew the first such crewed mission in 2021.

What to know about SpaceX's satellite launch

On Friday, SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite into medium-Earth orbit. SpaceX experienced some launch hiccups earlier this week and the Federal Aviation Administration is calling for an investigation. Micah Maidenberg, a space reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" with more. Plus, Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams reflect on their unexpected nine-month stay on the International Space Station.