Irene Klotz
Irene Klotz is a founding member and long-time contributor to Space.com. She concurrently spent 25 years as a wire service reporter and freelance writer, specializing in space exploration, planetary science, astronomy and the search for life beyond Earth. A graduate of Northwestern University, Irene currently serves as Space Editor for Aviation Week & Space Technology.
Latest articles by Irene Klotz
Secret US Spy Satellite Heading to Low-Earth Orbit, SpaceX Launch License Shows
By Irene Klotz published
Rocket Sensor Glitch Scrubs SpaceX's First Spy Satellite Launch
By Irene Klotz published
SpaceX has pushed back its first launch of a U.S military satellite for Monday (May 1) after a sensor issue triggered a 24-hour delay on Sunday (April 30).
NASA's $200M Spacesuit Problem Threatens Its Deep-Space Exploration Plans
By Irene Klotz published
NASA is years away from having new spacesuits for its deep-space astronauts despite spending nearly $200 million on three separate development efforts over the past decade.
Virgin Galactic Aims to Fly Space Tourists in 2018, CEO Says
By Irene Klotz published
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is on track to begin commercial passenger spaceflights before the end of 2018, the company's chief executive said.
Send Your DNA to Space and Back via New Service
By Irene Klotz published
Celestis, the same company that lets people send their loved ones' cremated remains to space, unveiled a new service that will launch samples of DNA off the planet.
Moon 'Logical Next Step' for Trump Milestone in Space, Bigelow Says
By Irene Klotz published
Student's Genes in Space Test Looks at Effects of Microgravity on Chromosomes
By Irene Klotz published
The experiment, which arrives at the ISS on Saturday, will test a technique to reproduce and analyze telomeres, the DNA-protecting tips of chromosomes.
How Would NASA Search for Extraterrestrial Life on Enceladus?
By Irene Klotz published
NASA hasn't planned any follow-on missions for Enceladus, but it could be selected for a current or future round of planetary missions.
Atlas V Rocket Launches Private Cygnus Cargo Ship to Space Station
By Irene Klotz published
Atlas V Rocket Poised for Space Station Cargo Run Today
By Irene Klotz published
An Orbital ATK cargo ship bound for the International Space Station is poised for liftoff Tuesday (April 18) aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket.
Orbital ATK Developing New Rocket Family to Compete with SpaceX, ULA
By Irene Klotz published
Zip Line to Safety: ULA Installs Launchpad Escape System for Astronauts
By Irene Klotz published
Used SpaceX Rocket Launches Satellite, Then Lands in Historic 1st Reflight
By Irene Klotz published
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Poised for 1st Reflight Thursday
By Irene Klotz published
SpaceX aims to re-fly one of its used Falcon 9 rocket first stages for the first time Thursday (March 30), on a mission to loft the SES-10 communications satellite.
Vector Space Systems Will Launch Microsatellite Rockets from Florida
By Irene Klotz published
Congress Mulls Options for Space Station Beyond 2024
By Irene Klotz published
Advanced US Military Communications Satellite Launches Into Orbit
By Irene Klotz published
A Delta IV rocket blasted off Saturday night (March 18) to deliver a $445 million U.S. military communications satellite into orbit, the ninth member of a planned network of 10 satellites.
SpaceX Rocket Launches EchoStar 23 Communications Satellite Into Orbit
By Irene Klotz published
SpaceX Quickens Launch Pace to Sharpen Competitive Edge
By Irene Klotz published
Bad Weather Delays SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch
By Irene Klotz published
Cloudy skies and high winds in Florida early Tuesday (March 14) forced SpaceX to delay the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the EchoStar 23 communications satellite, the company said.
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