Chelsea Gohd
Chelsea “Foxanne” Gohd joined Space.com in 2018 and is now a Senior Writer, writing about everything from climate change to planetary science and human spaceflight in both articles and on-camera in videos. With a degree in Public Health and biological sciences, Chelsea has written and worked for institutions including the American Museum of Natural History, Scientific American, Discover Magazine Blog, Astronomy Magazine and Live Science. When not writing, editing or filming something space-y, Chelsea "Foxanne" Gohd is writing music and performing as Foxanne, even launching a song to space in 2021 with Inspiration4. You can follow her on Twitter @chelsea_gohd and @foxannemusic.
Latest articles by Chelsea Gohd
What will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal to us about dark matter?
By Chelsea Gohd published
The James Webb Space Telescope could help to solve the pressing mysteries of dark matter.
Ask your James Webb Space Telescope questions on Space Chat, LIVE TODAY!
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
Today (Dec. 17), a special episode of Space Chat will cover all things James Webb Space Telescope!
Moon rock collected by Apollo 17 astronauts reveals new details about lunar evolution
By Chelsea Gohd published
A lunar rock brought to Earth nearly half a century ago is revealing new information about the moon's complex history.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has a shiny giant mirror made of gold hexagons. Here's why.
By Chelsea Gohd published
The James Webb Space Telescope is relying on its iconic, gold mirror to do groundbreaking science.
Did scientists solve the mystery of the super-bright exploding 'cow' in space?
By Chelsea Gohd published
Science studying a mysterious star explosion known as "the Cow" think the blast could have created a black hole or neutron star.
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin aims to help the next generation reach for the stars
By Chelsea Gohd published
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin is working to help the next generation reach the same lofty heights that he did.
Will Smith explores planet Earth in new 'Welcome to Earth' series from Disney Plus, Nat Geo (exclusive clip)
By Chelsea Gohd published
Today (Dec. 8), National Geographic's new series "Welcome to Earth" drops on Disney Plus, showcasing Academy Award-nominated actor Will Smith in his latest role: explorer.
NASA returns Hubble Space Telescope back to full science operations
By Chelsea Gohd published
Hubble's science instruments are fully operational after a recent glitch.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is fueled up for its Dec. 22 launch
By Chelsea Gohd published
The James Webb Space Telescope is fully loaded and one step closer to taking flight.
Watch the moon shine near Venus tonight on its way toward Saturn and Jupiter
By Chelsea Gohd published
Venus and the moon make a dazzling duo in the night sky tonight (Dec. 6), starting the moon's multi-day journey past a slew of planets.
'Don't Look Up' director Adam McKay talks comets, climate change and total disaster
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
What would humanity do if a giant space rock were hurtling directly towards Earth? According to director Adam McKay ("The Big Short," "Anchorman," "Step Brothers"), we might not even care.
NASA astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside space station today. Here's how to watch live.
By Chelsea Gohd published
Two NASA astronauts will step out into space on a mission to replace a faulty antenna system tomorrow (Dec. 2).
Could humanity send astronauts to Alpha Centauri like in 'Lost in Space'?
By Chelsea Gohd published
Will humans ever find themselves at home at Alpha Centauri?
Russian anti-satellite test has made spacewalks riskier for astronauts
By Chelsea Gohd published
Space is more dangerous than ever after Russia's recent anti-satellite test.
Did astronomers see the light from two black holes colliding for the first time?
By Chelsea Gohd published
Astronomers may have seen the light from two black holes smashing into one another for the first time ever.
Will Robinson from Netflix's 'Lost in Space' wants to go to space — for real
By Chelsea Gohd published
Will Robinson is ready to go to space.
Elusive neutrino candidates detected in breakthrough physics experiment
By Chelsea Gohd published
For the first time ever, researchers have detected neutrino candidates produced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the CERN facility near Geneva, Switzerland.
Explore the solar system with this STEM kit for 65% off this Cyber Monday!
By Chelsea Gohd published
Deals Explore the solar system with the Playz Solar System for Kids Exploration kit, now on sale for Cyber Monday!
Get the Mandalorian Darksaber for almost 50% off with this Cyber Monday deal!
By Chelsea Gohd published
Deals Have you dreamed of wielding the Darksaber, the ancient black-bladed lightsaber from The Mandalorian on Disney Plus?
Nat Geo's crystal science kit is 30% off with this Cyber Monday deal
By Chelsea Gohd published
Deals Is there someone in your life who loves all things science, color and crystals?
SpaceX will launch NASA's DART mission to crash into an asteroid soon and you can watch it live
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA will launch a mission to crash into an asteroid (on purpose) overnight tonight and you can watch it live.
NASA launches DART asteroid mission to destroy a spacecraft to (potentially) save planet Earth
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA has launched its DART mission to practice what the agency might do if planet Earth were threatened by a wayward asteroid.
NASA's Curiosity rover shares spectacular views of Mars
By Chelsea Gohd published
New images snapped by NASA's Curiosity rover showcase the stunning, expansive landscape of Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Dec. 22
By Chelsea Gohd published
The James Webb Space Telescope will have to wait a few more days before taking to the skies after an unexpected incident.
NASA wants to smash a spacecraft into an asteroid, but don't worry. Earth isn't at risk.
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
Later this month, NASA will launch a mission to smack an asteroid into a new orbit to prepare for the possibility that an asteroid in the future might threaten Earth. But don't worry.
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