Josh Dinner
Josh Dinner is Space.com's Content Manager. He is a writer and photographer with a passion for science and space exploration, and has been working the space beat since 2016. Josh has covered the evolution of NASA's commercial spaceflight partnerships, from early Dragon and Cygnus cargo missions to the ongoing development and launches of crewed missions from the Space Coast, as well as NASA science missions and more. He also enjoys building 1:144 scale models of rockets and human-flown spacecraft. Find some of Josh's launch photography on Instagram and his website, and follow him on Twitter, where he mostly posts in haiku.
Latest articles by Josh Dinner
SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down with Crew-5 astronauts after 157 days in space
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronauts have returned to Earth. The four astronauts on the Dragon capsule Endurance splashed down March 11 to end a 157-day trip to the International Space Station.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter captures breathtaking shot of Martian sunset (photo)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently took to the skies for its 45th flight, traveling nearly one-third of a mile (0.5 kilometers) — and photographing a Red Planet sunset in the process.
ULA targets May for debut launch of new Vulcan Centaur rocket
By Josh Dinner published
United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket will fly for the first time on May 4, if all goes according to plan.
International Space Station fires thrusters to avoid collision with satellite
By Josh Dinner published
The International Space Station (ISS) had to maneuver out of the way of an Earth-imaging satellite on Monday (March 6).
SpaceX launches Crew-6 astronaut mission to space station for NASA
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's Crew-6 mission for NASA launched early Thursday morning (March 2) with a crew of four on course to dock with the International Space Station in about 24 hours.
FAA seeks to fine SpaceX for August 2022 Starlink launch
By Josh Dinner published
The FAA announced a proposal to issue a $175,000 fine against SpaceX for failing to submit a collision-avoidance analysis ahead of an August 2022 Starlink launch.
Boeing's Starliner on track to launch its 1st astronaut flight this spring, NASA says
By Josh Dinner published
Mission managers for the first crewed Starliner flight are confident the spacecraft will launch in a 60-day window that opens in April.
SpaceX and NASA target Crew-6 astronaut launch in mid-February
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and SpaceX are targeting mid-February for the launch of the next commercial crew mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA chief says 2023 will be a 'game-changing' year for space and aeronautics (video)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA released a "NASA in 2023: A Look Ahead" video that serves as a teaser for some of what to expect from the space agency in the coming year.
SpaceX launches NASA satellite to study world's water, sticks rocket landing
By Josh Dinner published
A SpaceX rocket launched NASA's SWOT, the first satellite specifically designed to conduct a global survey of Earth's surface water.
After Artemis 1, it will take NASA 2 years to send astronauts to the moon. Why so long?
By Josh Dinner published
With Artemis 1 now in the books, the focus is quickly shifting to the Artemis program's next phase: crewed flight. But that can't happen until several pieces fall into place.
Relive the Artemis 1 launch as the Orion spacecraft prepares to return (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
As Orion quickly closes the gap between the moon and Earth ahead of its Pacific Ocean splashdown on Sunday (Dec. 11), we're looking back at the epic launch that got us here.
NASA's revolutionary Moonboard launched Artemis 1 coverage to new heights
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's media team incorporated an advanced 'Moonboard' touchscreen to help viewers understand the launch of the SLS rocket and Orion's journey around the moon.
NASA celebrates successful Artemis 1 launch by cutting ties
By Josh Dinner published
Artemis 1 has finally taken flight, and NASA officials took a bit of time to savor the success.
Artemis 1 in flight: What's next for the epic NASA moon mission?
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's Space Launch System rocket just sent the Orion spacecraft toward the moon. Here's what to expect on the Artemis 1 mission.
The dark secret to photographing the perfect rocket launch
By Josh Dinner published
Most of us get to see a rocket launch up close just one or twice in our lives, if ever, so capturing the moment in detail is a high priority. Here's how you can do it.
Powerful JPSS-2 weather satellite launches with Mars heat shield test on final Atlas V flight from West Coast
By Josh Dinner last updated
An Atlas V lifted off early Thursday morning (Nov. 10) carrying the JPSS-2 weather satellite and an inflatable heat shield demonstrator to orbit.
Watch Atlas V rocket launch powerful JPSS-2 weather satellite early Thursday
By Josh Dinner last updated
The JPSS-2 weather satellite and LOFTID landing-tech demonstrator are scheduled to lift off early Thursday morning (Nov. 10), and you can watch the action live.
Eclipsed Blood Moon looms over NASA's Artemis 1 rocket (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's huge Artemis 1 moon rocket stares up at its blood-red target in amazing lunar eclipse photos posted by the space agency today (Nov. 8).
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, world's most powerful rocket, launches US military satellites in 1st flight in 3 years
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket currently in operation, took flight this morning (Nov. 1) for the first time in more than three years.
Watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch for 1st time since 2019 today
By Josh Dinner last updated
After more than three years, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy — the world's most powerful operational rocket — is about to launch again.
SpaceX's Crew-5 astronaut mission arrives at the International Space Station
By Josh Dinner last updated
The SpaceX Dragon capsule Endurance arrived at the space station today (Oct. 6), ending a 29-hour orbital chase.
1st Russian cosmonaut to launch with SpaceX heads to space station
By Josh Dinner published
Anna Kikina is the first cosmonaut to catch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon, and the first Russian to fly aboard an American spacecraft since the space shuttle era.
SpaceX launches Crew-5 astronauts on historic flight to space station for NASA
By Josh Dinner last updated
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying the four Crew-5 astronauts launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center today (Oct. 5), kicking off a roughly 29-hour journey to the orbiting lab.
Smallsat launcher ABL Space Systems gearing up for its 1st-ever liftoff
By Josh Dinner published
ABL completed a key fueling test with its RS1 rocket on the pad at Pacific Spaceport Complex on Alaska's Kodiak Island this week and is working to finalize the window for its debut launch.
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