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
The Hubble Space Telescope is old. Here's NASA's new plan to keep it alive through 2035
By Mike Wall published
The Hubble Space Telescope will soon go into one-gyroscope mode, a move that will decrease the iconic observatory's productivity but give it margin for the future.
SpaceX targeting June 6 for next launch of Starship megarocket (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch its huge Starship rocket on Thursday (June 6), provided it clears the required regulatory hurdles.
China lands Chang'e 6 sample-return probe on far side of the moon, a lunar success (video)
By Mike Wall published
China's robotic Chang'e 6 mission aced its landing on the moon's far side Saturday (June 1) and will soon collect samples to send home to Earth.
Russian Progress 88 cargo ship docks at ISS carrying tons of fresh supplies
By Mike Wall last updated
Russia's robotic Progress 88 cargo craft arrived at the International Space Station Saturday morning (June 1) to deliver nearly 3 tons of fresh supplies.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida in late-night liftoff (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launch another batch of its Starlink broadband satellites from Florida tonight (May 31), adding to a very busy stretch in spaceflight.
Boeing's Starliner rolls out to pad for June 1 astronaut launch (photos)
By Mike Wall published
Boeing's Starliner capsule rolled out to the pad today (May 30) ahead of its first-ever astronaut launch, which is scheduled for June 1.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches tons of supplies to ISS on Progress 88 cargo ship (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Russia launched the robotic Progress 88 freighter toward the International Space Station early on Thursday (May 30).
Boeing Starliner capsule's 1st astronaut mission cleared for June 1 liftoff
By Mike Wall published
The first-ever astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule, known as Crew Flight Test, is "go" for its planned June 1 launch, NASA announced today (May 29).
SpaceX fuels Starship megarocket again to prep for test flight (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX fueled up its Starship rocket again on Tuesday (May 28), continuing preparations for the giant vehicle's upcoming test flight.
Robotic Russian cargo ship leaves the ISS, burns up in Earth's atmosphere (photo)
By Mike Wall published
Russia's uncrewed Progress 86 cargo craft departed the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (May 28), ending a six-month orbital stay.
Chinese astronauts perform record-breaking spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)
By Mike Wall published
Two Chinese astronauts spent about 8.5 hours outside the Tiangong space station today (May 28), setting a new spacewalk-duration record for the country.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida on May 28
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Tuesday morning (May 28).
Rocket Lab launches NASA cubesat to study heat lost from Earth's poles (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab launched the first of two satellites for NASA's PREFIRE climate change mission early Saturday morning (May 25).
SpaceX targeting June 5 for 4th test flight of Starship megarocket
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX aims to launch its huge Starship vehicle for the fourth time ever as early as June 5, provided the necessary regulatory approvals come through.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 3rd mission in 2 days (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Thursday night (May 23). It was the third mission in two days for the company.
1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule now targeted for June 1
By Mike Wall published
Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule, a test flight that will send two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 2nd leg of spaceflight doubleheader (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Wednesday (May 22), the second mission in less than 24 hours for the company.
Safety first: NASA pledges to use AI carefully and responsibly
By Mike Wall published
NASA will keep safety front of mind while harnessing the ever-growing power of artificial intelligence, agency officials stressed.
SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites and sticks the landing (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched the first batch of satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office's "proliferated architecture" early Wednesday morning (May 22).
SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket ahead of 4th test flight (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just fueled up its giant Starship rocket, checking another box ahead of the vehicle's fourth test flight.
'This was a life-changing experience:' 1st Black astronaut candidate exults after suborbital launch (video)
By Mike Wall published
Ninety-year-old Ed Dwight got to live out his long-delayed spaceflight dream with a suborbital launch this weekend. Here's what he had to say about it.
Blue Origin launches 1st Black astronaut candidate, age 90, and 5 space tourists on New Shepard rocket (video)
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin sent six people to the final frontier today (May 19) on the company's first crewed spaceflight since August 2022.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites on record 21st flight (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched for the 21st time tonight (May 17), setting a new reusability record for the company.
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