Brian Berger
Brian Berger is the Editor-in-Chief of SpaceNews, a bi-weekly space industry news magazine, and SpaceNews.com. He joined SpaceNews covering NASA in 1998 and was named Senior Staff Writer in 2004 before becoming Deputy Editor in 2008. Brian's reporting on NASA's 2003 Columbia space shuttle accident and received the Communications Award from the National Space Club Huntsville Chapter in 2019. Brian received a bachelor's degree in magazine production and editing from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Brian Berger
Stern Takes Steps to Restore NASA Research Funding
By Brian Berger published
Since taking over, Alan Stern has moved to undo cuts to NASA's research.
Conflict Concerns Delay Mars Scout Selection
By Brian Berger published
NASA is delaying the selection of the next Mars Scout series of missions.
Future NASA Astronomy Budgets Expected To Mirror Inflation Rate
By Brian Berger published
NASA astrophysics, astronomy see only inflationary budget increases ahead.
Commercial Spacesuit Tailors Hire NASA Contest Winner
By Brian Berger published
Maker of astronaut glove hired by space exploration outfit.
NASA Chief: $2 Billion Would Speed Development of Shuttle Replacement
By Brian Berger published
NASA administrator says the Orion needs an extra $2 billion to fly sooner.
Budget Fixes Return Instrument Pair to NASA's Mars Science Laboratory
By Brian Berger published
Two instruments will return to NASA's Mars Science Lab mission.
NASA Assigns Field Center Roles for Ares 5, Lunar Lander
By Brian Berger published
NASA's field centers learned their roles in developing the Ares 5.
DARPA Readies Demonstration of Radically New In-Space Propulsion
By Brian Berger published
Small satellites could get a novel propulsion system developed by DARPA.
The X Prize Cup Executive Summit Connects Adventurers with Venture Capitalists
By Brian Berger published
Rocketplane Kistler Appeals NASA Decision to Terminate COTS Agreement
By Brian Berger published
Rocketplane Kistler (RpK) is not going down without a fight.
Time Runs out for RpK; New COTS Competition Starts Immediately
By Brian Berger published
NASA pulls plug on $175 million Rocketplane Kistler contract.
Senate Rejects Bid to Trim NASA Budget
By Brian Berger published
Lawmakers rejected a proposal to trim NASA’s budget by $150 million.
Report Urges U.S. to Pursue Space-Based Solar Power
By Brian Berger published
A new report urges the U.S. to lead in developing space-based solar power.
Rocketplane Kistler President Resigns
By Brian Berger published
Rocketplane Kistler president Randy Brinkley has stepped down.
Carnegie Mellon Sets Sights on Google's Lunar X Prize
By Brian Berger published
Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute hopes to snag $20 million in the Google Lunar X Prize.
NASA Gives Rocketplane Kistler Termination Notice
By Brian Berger published
NASA has put private spaceflight firm Rocketplane Kistler on financial notice.
Boeing to Build Upper Stage of NASA's Ares I Rocket
By Brian Berger published
NASA taps Boeing to build the upper stage of its Ares I rocket to launch future astronaut.
NASA Awards $1.8 Billion Contract for Ares I Main Stage
By Brian Berger published
NASA and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) finalized a $1.8 billion contract to design and develop the main stage of the Ares I rocket.
FAA Defers to State Authority in Mojave Mishap Inquiry
By Brian Berger published
The FAA is leaving the investigation of a fatal explosion in California to state officials and Scaled Composites.
NASA Shows Patience as Private Spaceflight Firm Hunts Financing
By Brian Berger published
Rocketplane Kistler missed its goal for completing financing of the K-1 booster.
U.S. House Legislation Includes Extra Funds for NASA
By Brian Berger published
The House of Representatives passed a budget measure to provide $17.6 billion for NASA in 2008.
Pentagon Pulls Plug on Satellite Refueling Prototypes
By Brian Berger published
The Pentagon decommissioned its Orbital Express in-space refueling satellites this week.
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