Larry Wheeler

Contributing Writer

Larry is a former contributing writer for Space.com who covered Human Spaceflight and Space Exploration. Since then he's been an award-winning editor and reporter with more than 30 years experience covering Congress, federal agencies, elections, health policy, and national issues spanning all topics from the environment to NASA. He has strong management experience leading editorial and production units including work on monthly publication of the nation’s leading peer-reviewed health policy journal across print, online and mobile platforms.

Latest articles by Larry Wheeler

U.S. Losing Unofficial Space Race, Congressmen Say

U.S. Losing Unofficial Space Race, Congressmen Say

By Larry Wheeler published

WASHINGTON - Some congressmen believe the United States and China are in an unacknowledged space race that this country could lose if it doesn't spend more money on the civilian space program.

Space Exploration
Hurricane Causes Minor Damage at Johnson Space Center

Early Retirement for Space Shuttles Unlikely, Lawmakers Say

By John Kelly, Larry Wheeler published

Space Shuttle

Senate Panel Votes in Favor of Bush's Space Plan

By Larry Wheeler published

A Senate panel approved a NASA authorization bill Thursday that embraces the exploration vision President Bush articulated in a speech at the space agency's headquarters 17 months ago.

Space Exploration

GAO Faults NASA on Shuttle Alternative Effort

By Larry Wheeler published

Space Shuttle

NASA May Partially Abandon Space Station

By Larry Wheeler published

International Space Station

Search for New NASA Chief Drags On

By Larry Wheeler published

A number of critical deadlines loom for NASA, and some think a timely transition is critical.

Space Exploration

Veteran Astronaut to Step in as Interim NASA Chief

By Larry Wheeler published

Veteran shuttle astronaut Frederick Gregory will take over as NASA's acting administrator next week. Gregory is currently second in command at the space agency.

Human Spaceflight