Megan Gannon
Megan has been writing for Live Science and Space.com since 2012. Her interests range from archaeology to space exploration, and she has a bachelor's degree in English and art history from New York University. Megan spent two years as a reporter on the national desk at NewsCore. She has watched dinosaur auctions, witnessed rocket launches, licked ancient pottery sherds in Cyprus and flown in zero gravity on a Zero Gravity Corp. to follow students sparking weightless fires for science. Follow her on Twitter for her latest project.
Latest articles by Megan Gannon
Private Rocket to Launch Space Station Cargo for NASA Tonight: Watch Live
By Megan Gannon published
A commercial supply ship bound for the International Space Station is ready to launch from the Eastern Shore of Virginia tonight (Oct. 27), and you can watch it live.
Splashdown! SpaceX's Dragon Cargo Spaceship Returns to Earth
By Megan Gannon published
A private SpaceX Dragon capsule dropped into the Pacific Ocean today (Oct. 25), returning almost 2 tons of cargo and science experiments to Earth from the International Space Station.
Skydiver Goes Supersonic in Record-Breaking 'Near-Space Dive'
By Megan Gannon published
In a harrowing plunge from the stratosphere, a Google executive broke the world record for the highest-altitude skydive today (Oct. 24).
Cosmonauts Breeze Through Speedy Spacewalk at Space Station
By Megan Gannon published
Cosmonauts Max Suraev and Alexander Samokutyaev went outside the International Space Station today. They completed what was supposed to be a six-hour spacewalk in just three hours and 38 minutes.
Amazing Selfie with Comet Snapped by European Spacecraft (Photo)
By Megan Gannon published
With an icy comet lurking just over its shoulder, a far-flung European spacecraft snapped a selfie in outer space.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Shares His Favorite Photos from Space
By Megan Gannon published
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his favorite images of Earth from space in a new book, "You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes."
Four Potential Mars Landing Sites Revealed for Europe's ExoMars Rover
By Megan Gannon published
European space officials are eyeing four possible landing sites on Mars for a life-seeking rover that is set to launch in 2018.
NASA Launches Student Contest for 3D-Printed Astronaut Tools
By Megan Gannon published
You don't have to become an astronaut to use the International Space Station's new 3D printer.
This Final 'Interstellar' Trailer Is Epic and Amazing (Video)
By Megan Gannon published
Christopher Nolan's space epic 'Interstellar' is still a month away from theaters, but the third and final trailer is out now.
Newfound Molecule in Space Dust Offers Clues to Life's Origins
By Megan Gannon published
Complex carbon-bearing molecules detected in interstellar space suggest key ingredients for life on Earth could have alien origins.
Vodka and Space Travel: Virgin Galactic Teams Up with Grey Goose
By Megan Gannon published
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson announced that his space tourism company, Virgin Galactic, has a new corporate sponsor: Grey Goose.
SpaceX Dragon Supply Ship Delivers Mice, 3D Printer to Space Station
By Megan Gannon published
A private Dragon cargo ship built by SpaceX arrived at the International Space Station this morning (Sept. 23) to deliver more than 5,000 lbs. of astronaut supplies and experiments for NASA.
SpaceX Launches Dragon Cargo Ship for NASA in 'Fantastic' Night Flight
By Megan Gannon published
SpaceX Delays Dragon Cargo Ship Launch for NASA Due to Bad Weather
By Megan Gannon published
SpaceX Dragon to Launch NASA Cargo Early Saturday: Watch It Live
By Megan Gannon published
A privately built SpaceX Dragon capsule is counting down to launch a big haul of cargo into space for NASA early Saturday (Sept. 20), and you can watch the liftoff live online. Here's how.
Astronomy Detectives Reveal Origin of Monet's 'Impression' Painting
By Megan Gannon published
Astronomical clues could pinpoint the day Claude Monet painted "Impression, Soleil Levant (Impression, Sunrise)," the piece that lent its name to the Impressionist art movement.
Spectacular Auroras from Solar Storms Wow Stargazers (Photos, Video)
By Megan Gannon published
Back-to-back eruptions on the sun sparked a geomagnetic storm last week, which generated dazzling auroras over the northern latitudes.
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