Mike Wall
Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
Latest articles by Mike Wall
China returns samples from the moon's far side in historic 1st (video)
By Mike Wall published
China's Chang'e 6 mission has successfully returned samples from the moon's far side to Earth, notching another spaceflight first for the nation.
SpaceX launches Starlink missions in spaceflight doubleheader (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched two batches of its Starlink internet satellites on Sunday (June 23), sending them aloft from Florida and California.
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues
By Mike Wall published
Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain docked with the ISS until at least July 2, in part to give mission team members more time to assess helium leaks and thruster issues.
When a dangerous asteroid threatens Earth, humanity will have to work together, NASA says
By Mike Wall published
Earth's oft-squabbling nations will need to set aside their differences, at least for a while, when a big, dangerous asteroid puts our planet in its crosshairs.
SpaceX rocket launches European TV satellite, makes 250th droneship landing (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched the SES Astra 1P telecom satellite on June 20, and then achieved its 250th landing on a droneship.
NASA discussing asteroid-threat exercise today: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
NASA will discuss the results of a recent asteroid-threat exercise today (June 20), and you can watch it live.
Watch Rocket Lab launch its Electron vehicle for the 50th time today
By Mike Wall published
Rocket Lab plans to launch its Electron vehicle for the 50th time today (June 20), and you can watch the milestone moment live.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 20 of its Starlink satellites from California on Tuesday night (June 18), ending a 10-day spaceflight drought for the company.
Join the FAA's virtual public meeting about SpaceX's Starship this evening
By Mike Wall published
The FAA is holding a virtual public meeting this evening (June 17) about the potential environmental impact of SpaceX's Starship operations in Florida, and you can participate.
SpaceX to launch 22 new Starlink satellites from Florida soon after weather delays
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 22 more of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Friday (June 14).
Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi spotted at ISS (satellite photo)
By Mike Wall published
Maxar's WorldView-3 satellite captured a striking image of Boeing's Starliner capsule docked to the ISS on June 7, a day after the vehicle arrived at the orbiting complex.
Former SpaceX employees sue company, Elon Musk for retaliation, sexual harassment
By Mike Wall published
Eight former SpaceX employees are suing the company and its founder and CEO, Elon Musk, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Ed Stone, who led NASA's iconic Voyager project for 50 years, dies at 88
By Mike Wall published
Ed Stone, who for 50 years served as the project scientist for NASA's iconic Voyager mission, died June 9 at the age of 88.
NASA weighs potential impacts of helium leaks and more on Boeing's Starliner astronaut test flight
By Mike Wall published
Starliner's two astronauts continue to put the capsule through a series of checks, while ground teams analyze helium leaks and other issues.
Watch SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy booster splash down in this epic video
By Mike Wall published
The huge first stage of Spacex's Starship megarocket came back to Earth as planned during the vehicle's June 6 test flight, and cameras recorded the dramatic action.
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission extended through June 18
By Mike Wall published
The first astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule won't come back to Earth until June 18 at the earliest, NASA announced over the weekend.
SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket for 300th time (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX landed one of its Falcon 9 rockets for the 300th time tonight (June 7), notching the milestone during a Starlink satellite launch.
Boeing's 1st Starliner to carry astronauts arrives at ISS despite thruster malfunction
By Mike Wall last updated
Boeing's Starliner capsule arrived at the ISS on its second try today (June 6), overcoming a problem with several of its reaction-control system thrusters.
SpaceX Starship launches on nail-biting 4th test flight of world's most powerful rocket (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket for the fourth time ever this morning (June 6) in a dramatic and nail-biting liftoff.
Watch SpaceX launch 4th test flight of Starship megarocket today
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX plans to launch its giant Starship rocket this morning (June 6), and you can watch the action live.
Watch Boeing's Starliner arrive at ISS today on historic 1st astronaut mission
By Mike Wall published
Boeing's Starliner capsule is scheduled to reach the ISS today (June 6) on its first-ever crewed mission, and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX congratulates Boeing, ULA on 1st crewed Starliner launch
By Mike Wall published
Elon Musk and SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell both congratulated the coalition that sent Boeing's Starliner capsule aloft today (June 5) on its first crewed mission.
How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online
By Mike Wall last updated
Boeing's Starliner capsule launched astronauts for the first time ever on June 5 after an abort on June 1. Here's how to watch the entire mission online.
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