Clara Moskowitz
Clara Moskowitz is a science and space writer who joined the Space.com team in 2008 and served as Assistant Managing Editor from 2011 to 2013. Clara has a bachelor's degree in astronomy and physics from Wesleyan University, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She covers everything from astronomy to human spaceflight and once aced a NASTAR suborbital spaceflight training program for space missions. Clara is currently Associate Editor of Scientific American. To see her latest project is, follow Clara on Twitter.
Latest articles by Clara Moskowitz
Year's Largest Astronomy Meeting Kicks Off in California Sunday
By Clara Moskowitz published
The conference is called the "Super Bowl of astronomy."
Engineer Petitions White House for Real-Life Starship Enterprise
By Clara Moskowitz published
If the petition gathers 25,000 signatures, the Obama administration must issue an official response.
Private Moon Travel Startup Hires Lunar Lander Designer
By Clara Moskowitz published
The Golden Spike company has hired veteran firm Northrop Grumman to design its lunar lander.
Man Accused of Stealing Meteorites in North Carolina
By Clara Moskowitz published
Meteorites and electronics equipment worth more than $100,000 were taken from a science center on Christmas Eve.
Neil Armstrong's 'One Small Step': Controversy Erupts Over Moonwalk Quote
By Clara Moskowitz published
Neil Armstrong's brother says the famous line wasn't as spontaneous as thought.
13 New Space Missions to Watch In 2013
By Clara Moskowitz published
From manned launches to private suborbital flights, 2013 has a lot in store.
Yearlong Space Missions Will Present Physical and Mental Challenges
By Clara Moskowitz published
Two spaceflyers will be the first to stay for a year at the International Space Station.
American, Canadian, and Russian Spaceflyers Launch to Space Station
By Clara Moskowitz published
Three new crewmembers blasted off on a Russian rocket from Kazakhstan, bound for the International Space Station.
Three New Crewmembers to Launch to Space Station Wednesday
By Clara Moskowitz published
An American, a Canadian and a Russian are headed to the International Space Station.
Phew! Universe's Constant Has Stayed Constant
By Clara Moskowitz published
The ratio of the mass of a proton to the mass of an electron hasn't changed.
Classified Air Force Space Plane Launches on Secret Mission
By Clara Moskowitz published
An X-37B spacecraft lifted off on an Atlas 5 rocket today.
Sir Patrick Moore, British Astronomy Missionary, Dies at 89
By Clara Moskowitz published
Sir Patrick Moore, host of TV's long-running "The Sky At Night," passed away.
5 Reasons We May Live in a Multiverse
By Clara Moskowitz published
Our universe may be one of many, according to numerous physics theories.
Private Company Aims for Manned Moon Missions by 2020
By Clara Moskowitz published
The Gold Spike venture aims to sell moon trips to nations, corporations, and individuals.
Glowing Nebula Photo Marks New Telescope's Inauguration
By Clara Moskowitz published
The Carina Nebula is forming stars at a furious rate.
Earth's Radiation Belts Surprisingly Dynamic, New Probes Find
By Clara Moskowitz published
The first science findings from the newly launched Van Allen Probes were announced today.
Questions Wanted for Live Astronaut Interview Tuesday
By Clara Moskowitz published
Tom Marshburn will talk to SPACE.com Tuesday.
Voyager 1 Spacecraft Enters New Realm at Solar System's Edge
By Clara Moskowitz published
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft made the discovery as it nears the boundary of interstellar space.
5 Overhyped Mars Discoveries
By Clara Moskowitz published
From the face on Mars to microbes in meteorites, here are 5 findings that haven't quite panned out.
The Most Enduring Mysteries of Mercury
By Clara Moskowitz published
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, yet still has shadowy secrets.
Huge Saturn Vortex Swirls in Stunning NASA Photos
By Clara Moskowitz published
NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured the spectacular vortex views on Saturn.
Solar Super-Flare Likely Sparked Ancient Tree Mystery
By Clara Moskowitz published
A sun eruption could have sent cosmic ray particles that created a rush of radioactive carbon-14.
Atom Smasher Creates New Kind of Matter
By Clara Moskowitz published
A liquidlike wave of gluons appears to have been formed at the Large Hadron Collider.
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