Monisha Ravisetti
Monisha Ravisetti is Space.com's Astronomy Editor. She covers black holes, star explosions, gravitational waves, exoplanet discoveries and other enigmas hidden across the fabric of space and time. Previously, she was a science writer at CNET, and before that, reported for The Academic Times. Prior to becoming a writer, she was an immunology researcher at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York. She graduated from New York University in 2018 with a B.A. in philosophy, physics and chemistry. She spends too much time playing online chess. Her favorite planet is Earth.
Latest articles by Monisha Ravisetti

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander beams home 1st photos from lunar surface
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander was the first private spacecraft to reach the lunar surface. We now have some images of what it sees as well as an update on its fate.

The 1st private moon landing just happened. Is it time for lunar law?
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Moon landings will continue to speckle humanity's future, and scientists are urging discussions of lunar ethics and policy.

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander is alive and well on the moon
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Intuitive Machines became the first private company to land a spacecraft on the moon on Feb. 22. The lander appears to be alive and well, the company has confirmed.

Former Disney TV star Bridgit Mendler co-founds satellite 'data highway' startup
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Once known for her beloved roles on Disney Channel, Bridgit Mendler has re-introduced herself as a CEO in the space business game.

NASA's Voyager 1 glitch has scientists sad yet hopeful: 'Voyager 2 is still going strong'
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Voyager 1 hasn't spoken since December of last year. Scientists are trying to fix the historic probe, but they're also preparing to say goodbye.

NASA's interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft isn't doing so well — here's what we know
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's Voyager 1 deep space probe started glitching last year, and scientists aren't sure they can fix it.

Zoozve — the strange 'moon' of Venus that earned its name by accident
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The first quasi-moon ever discovered is now officially named Zoozve.

NASA's PACE satellite will study Earth's tiniest mysteries from space: Watch it launch live Feb. 8
By Monisha Ravisetti published
"It's going to teach us about the oceans in the same way that Webb is teaching us about the cosmos."

Dark energy is forcing the universe to expand. This new observatory may show us how
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The Legacy Survey of Space and Time promises to be a game changer for dark energy explorers. Here's why.

NASA's Europa Clipper gets science gear to probe ocean moon of Jupiter
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA has mounted all nine science instruments on its highly anticipated Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will launch toward Jupiter's icy ocean moon this year.

A robot surgeon is headed to the ISS to dissect simulated astronaut tissue
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The 20th planned flight of the Cygnus resupply mission will bring a slew of incredible experiments to the International Space Station.

Machine learning could help track down alien technology. Here's how
By Monisha Ravisetti published
A machine learning-based search for TESS data anomalies could lead us to proof of alien life.

NASA restores contact with Mars helicopter Ingenuity after communications dropout on latest flight
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Last week, NASA lost contact with Ingenuity. But, don't worry, the agency appears to have regained communication with the beloved helicopter exploring Mars.

Private Peregrine moon lander failure won't stop NASA's ambitious commercial lunar program
By Monisha Ravisetti published
A radio telescope will fly to the moon on an upcoming private lunar lander.

The 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' begins next week in New Orleans
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The 243rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society runs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 11, and we can't wait to see what amazing science announcements it bestows upon us.

Is a black hole stuck inside the sun? No, but here's why scientists are asking
By Monisha Ravisetti published
It's possible, scientists say, that atom-sized black holes were produced during the first second of the universe's existence — and some might've gotten lodged within budding stars.

12 space medicine findings from 2023 that could help astronauts reach Mars one day
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Space medicine is a continuously growing field — and for good reason, if humans want to settle Mars someday.

Hubble Telescope resumes science operations after gyroscope glitch
By Monisha Ravisetti last updated
The Hubble Space Telescope has exited safe mode after a gyroscope glitch, NASA says, and should resume its regular science operations sometime in January.

NASA's Psyche spacecraft finds its 'first light' while zooming to a metal asteroid (image)
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Having launched on Oct. 13, the Psyche spacecraft has been journeying to a metal asteroid reminiscent of Earth's core. It just snapped its first image.

The Peregrine Lunar Lander is set to launch on Dec 24. Here's what it'll bring to the moon
By Monisha Ravisetti published
There will be 20 total payloads being brought to the moon, five of which are NASA's.

Curious double moon discovered orbiting asteroid 'Dinky' now has a name
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Asteroid Dinkinesh, target No. 1 on Lucy's journey, turned out to be not one, but two (technically three) space rocks put together. Scientists finally gave its satellite a name.

Hubble Space Telescope is in safe mode — but scientists aren't too worried
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The Hubble Space Telescope has entered an automatic safe mode due to gyroscope difficulties, but scientists aren't worried about the observatory's health.

I'm sending my name to Jupiter's moon Europa on a NASA spacecraft — and here's why you should, too
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is headed to one of Jupiter's largest moons. It's bringing along a microchip filled with human names.
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