Denise Chow
Denise Chow is a former Space.com staff writer who then worked as assistant managing editor at Live Science before moving to NBC News as a science reporter, where she focuses on general science and climate change. She spent two years with Space.com, writing about rocket launches and covering NASA's final three space shuttle missions, before joining the Live Science team in 2013. A Canadian transplant, Denise has a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto, and a master's degree in journalism from New York University. At NBC News, Denise covers general science and climate change.
Latest articles by Denise Chow
![A crowd watches space shuttle Enterprise fly over New York.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RAgRsTEQdTAyXhNaixJt4T-320-80.jpg)
Space Shuttle Enterprise's Historic Flyover Wows New Yorkers
By Denise Chow published
The prototype shuttle flew over the Statue of Liberty and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
![This artist's impression shows the remarkable planetary system around the sun-like star HD 10180.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7uA3CAEp36iGbVRP2cHCRN-320-80.jpg)
Sun-Like Star May Have More Planets Than Our Solar System
By Denise Chow published
The HD 10180 system could host up to nine planets, according to a new study.
![An artistic rendition of the Dream Chaser vehicle launching into space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTLrNn5fzS6sbC73xoGZNn-320-80.jpg)
New Private Space Plane Aims to Pick Up Where NASA's Shuttles Left Off
By Denise Chow published
Sierra Nevada is aiming to begin orbital flights of its Dream Chaser space plane in 2016.
![New Boeing Spaceship Targets Commercial Missions](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/538DHS7vrQRkxbKEg96ekC-320-80.jpg)
Boeing's Private Space Taxi to Take Flight by 2016
By Denise Chow published
The CST-100 capsule is being designed to carry up to seven astronauts to the International Space Station.
![This map shows where the fireball likely broke apart over California, according to signals captured using very low frequency sound.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4J2cuJ3bmBNbFJmQL2x32g-320-80.jpg)
Daytime Fireball, Sonic Boom Surprises Calif., Nevada Spectators
By Denise Chow published
The event was likely caused by a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere, experts said.
![Model of Boeing's CST-100 astronaut taxi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F3GoYeAUHDY3ZEUHnPpvwV-320-80.jpg)
See Inside Boeing's New Astronaut Taxi: The CST-100 Space Capsule
By Denise Chow published
The CST-100 capsule is being designed to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
![Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies over the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in Washington.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8TxpDK74QihMEYfv8Tmqr5-320-80.jpg)
How End of Shuttle Era Could Usher in New Space Age
By Denise Chow published
NASA is opening a new chapter of space exploration, the agency's administrator said Tuesday.
![Neil deGrasse Tyson: Leaving Earth Once Is Not Enough](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p8KAY6KzEa3sBbtr9dFoUe-320-80.jpg)
Boosting NASA's Budget Will Help Fix Economy: Neil deGrasse Tyson
By Denise Chow published
Astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson advocated doubling NASA's budget to reinvigorate space exploration.
![The space shuttle Discovery soars away from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 30, 1984, beginning its maiden voyage and a storied spaceflight career that spanned more than 26 years.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QBB7bivqJShAW2h9svg3fS-320-80.jpg)
Saying Goodbye to NASA's Shuttles: Q&A with Space Plane Wrangler Stephanie Stilson
By Denise Chow published
The space shuttle Discovery will be delivered to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
![John Glenn and Bob Cabana on the flight deck of the space shuttle Discovery.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kTpkWbvdrcjaTnmhAFfmqB-320-80.jpg)
Astronauts Bid Farewell to Space Shuttle Discovery
By Denise Chow published
The space shuttle Discovery will be delivered to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
![Space Foundation board members at the 27th National Space Symposium in 2011.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/irp6CmhMkcjtYWvWeo5r4R-320-80.jpg)
Spaceflight Leaders Flock to Colorado For Big Conference This Week
By Denise Chow published
The 28th National Space Symposium is being held from April 16 to 19 in Colorado Springs.
![SpaceX CEO Elon Musk talks space with TV comedian Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on April 10, 2012.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e95VUvVZFqWQueAe6hUJcR-320-80.jpg)
Billionaire Elon Musk Opens Up About Private Spaceflight Challenges
By Denise Chow published
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says his company's ultimate objective is Mars.
![On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (left, on the way to the launch pad) made the first human spaceflight, a 108-minute orbital journey in his Vostok 1 spacecraft. Newspapers like The Huntsville Times (right) trumpeted Gagarin's accomplishme](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xg2tN9BfTMYLKQFDz8TzUa-320-80.jpg)
Astronauts in Orbit Mark Big Space Anniversaries
By Denise Chow published
The space station astronauts are celebrating two important milestones in human spaceflight.
![Expedition 30 commander Dan Burbank of NASA, flight engineer Don Pettit of NASA and European Space Agency flight engineer Andre Kuipers discussed the progress of their mission on the International Space Station in a news briefing on April 11, 2012.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fijJoUqegdz8fFRKZwsAZ-320-80.jpg)
Space Station Crew Set to Welcome 1st Private Cargo Ship
By Denise Chow published
Two astronauts on the space station will play critical roles in attaching the capsule to the complex.
![This DigitalGlobe satellite image of the Tongchang-ri Launch Facility in North Korea shows the site's horizontal processing building. The image was taken on April 9, 2012.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sRQ7DKYj3imPRoSb8vmE6-320-80.jpg)
North Korea Rocket Launch Site Seen From Space
By Denise Chow published
The photos suggest that North Korea's new rocket is assembled for launch, with fueling under way.
![SpaceX CEO Elon Musk talks space with TV comedian Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" on April 10, 2012.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e95VUvVZFqWQueAe6hUJcR-320-80.jpg)
Private Spaceflight Pioneer Elon Musk Talks Shop with Comedian Jon Stewart
By Denise Chow published
Musk appeared on the hit Comedy Central talk show this week.
![Joe Delfausse, a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, helps a group of children observe the moon from New York City's High Line park.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSangtm6MLtZgWwNNUnj45-320-80.jpg)
Urban Skywatching: NYC Amateur Astronomers Take In the Night
By Denise Chow published
The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York gathers every Tuesday at the High Line park.
![Latest Image of Vesta Captured by Dawn on July 17, 2011](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGkSMUygX8ibtisqeFB7xk-320-80.jpg)
Young Asteroids Got Smacked Around Just As Earth Did
By Denise Chow published
These elements were deposited to asteroids in the inner solar system from impacts early in the solar system's history.
![European Space Agency's Automated Transfer Vehicle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8U4sDMfFbD7tjS4Jg7qnb8-320-80.jpg)
European Robot Cargo Ship Docks at Space Station
By Denise Chow published
The ATV-3 will now remain attached to the orbiting outpost for up to six months.
![An artist’s conception of a runaway planet zooming through interstellar space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eZyyCJ2xvqn9cph9ZvfSEh-320-80.jpg)
'Warp-Speed' Planets Flung Out of Galaxy on Wild Ride
By Denise Chow published
These planets could get hurtled into space at speeds of up to 30 million miles per hour.
![Skywatcher Shawn Malone captured this view of Venus and Jupiter from near Eagle Harbor, Mich.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4qPTSSMG5tqzjzKA3fdLee-320-80.jpg)
Bright Lights in the Evening Sky: Spot Venus & Jupiter Tonight
By Denise Chow published
Venus and Jupiter are beacons you can’t miss.
![An Ariane 5 rocket launches the unmanned ATV-3 Edoardo Amaldi robotic cargo ship toward the International Space Station on March 23, 2012 in a successful liftoff from Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bKarPgwpjjbEkJhvxpNexe-320-80.jpg)
Europe Launches Giant Cargo Ship Toward Space Station
By Denise Chow published
The ATV-3 is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station on March 28.
![Tje ATV-3 cargo ship and Ariane 5 rocket move to the launch pad.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2cW6GeWSQXJCKtD9t5DKMe-320-80.jpg)
Europe Launching Heaviest Space Station Cargo Ship Friday
By Denise Chow published
The ATV-3 cargo ship will automatically dock to the International Space Station on March 28.
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