CNBC's Kelly Evans reports on the NASA astronauts journeying to the SpaceX rocket that will have its historic launch shortly.
CNBC's Scott Wapner talks with Altimeter CEO Brad Gerstner about why he is investing in Tesla.
Jim Bridenstine, NASA administrator, joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the historic launch of the crewed space flight.
SpaceX will launch two NASA astronauts into space on Wednesday. If the launch is successful, it could mean the end of the United States' dependence on other countries to send astronauts to space and could pave the way for the future of U.S. space and private space ventures.
The U.S. Space Force launched a space plane to the stars Sunday morning, dedicating the flight to frontline workers and victims of the coronavirus pandemic. A rocket was used to carry the X-37B, a remotely operated space plane that uses solar power, which will orbit the Earth while carrying experiments into space.
The declassification of the videos late Monday was to "clear up any misconceptions by the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real," the Pentagon said in a statement Monday. The footage, which shows unidentified objects flying at high speeds in the Earth's atmosphere along with audio of Navy pilots expressing shock and awe, was initially leaked in 2007 and 2017. The U.S. Navy formalized a reporting process last year for pilots to report incidents of UFO sightings.
Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides joins CNBC's "Squawk Alley" team to discuss the outlook for the space company after its stock has seen record highs in 2020.
Virgin Galactic has gained more than 220% in 2020. Lisa Rich, managing partner at Hemisphere Ventures, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that the rapid climb for Virgin Galactic shares may leave many traders burned and that the company isn't close to delivering the promise of space tourism.
Elon Musk just shared a simulation of what a crewed SpaceX flight could look like. The CEO tweeted that the Crew Dragon capsule should be "physically ready" in February, but added it will probably take a few more months to complete critical safety tests.
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft managed to land in New Mexico after a botched mission in which it failed to dock at the International Space Station. CNBC's Morgan Brennan reports.
Hundreds of startups are working on the next evolution of air travel: electric flight. From commuting in air taxis to making regional flights more affordable and long-haul flights more environmentally friendly, electric planes hold a lot of promise. So in the era of electric cars, why are planes so far behind?