Space.com Staff
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Originally founded in 1999, Space.com is, and always has been, the passion of writers and editors who are space fans and also trained journalists. Our current news team consists of Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik; Editor Hanneke Weitering, Senior Space Writer Mike Wall; Senior Writer Meghan Bartels; Senior Writer Chelsea Gohd, Senior Writer Tereza Pultarova and Staff Writer Alexander Cox, focusing on e-commerce. Senior Producer Steve Spaleta oversees our space videos, with Diana Whitcroft as our Social Media Editor.
Latest articles by Space.com Staff
Boeing's Starliner OFT-2 spacecraft test flight for NASA in amazing photos
By Space.com Staff published
See photos of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test 2 mission, the second uncrewed test flight of its Starliner astronaut taxi.
Space Image of the Day Gallery (October 2017)
By Space.com Staff last updated
See amazing images of the night sky and cosmos in Space.com's gallery of cosmic images posted in October 2017.
New Moons and Rings Found at Uranus
By Space.com Staff last updated
Astronomers have discovered new rings and small moons around Uranus and found surprising changes in satellite orbits around the giant planet.
Rocket Lab will try to catch falling booster with helicopter today: Watch live
By Space.com Staff last updated
Rocket Lab will try to catch the falling first stage of its Electron rocket with a helicopter today (May 2) shortly after the launch of 34 satellites in a key reusability test. Watch live here.
SpaceX Ax-1 private mission to space station: Live updates
By Space.com Staff last updated
Russia's invasion of Ukraine as seen in satellite photos
By Space.com Staff published
Reference See satellite images of the buildup to Russia's invasion and the resulting destruction in this Space.com gallery.
Spacefaring adventure Deliver Us Mars sets a course for consoles and PCs
By Space.com Staff published
Deliver Us the Moon sequel confirmed for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.
Astronauts Give Isaac Newton a Gravity-Free Tribute
By Space.com Staff last updated
Weather On Mars Surprisingly Warm, Curiosity Rover Finds
By Space.com Staff last updated
Daytime temperatures have climbed above freezing during more than half of Curiosity's days on Mars.
The best Hubble Space Telescope images of all time!
By Space.com Staff, Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference We explore some of the best Hubble Space Telescope images of all time including nebulas, galaxies, planets and more!
Lego Star Wars helmet sets are up to $14 off with these year-end deals!
By Space.com Staff published
Deals Lego Star Wars helmet building sets that feature Scout Trooper and Darth Vader headgear are currently on sale.
These Lego Star Wars 'The Mandalorian' sets are up to $12 off in Walmart/Target deals
By Space.com Staff published
Deals The holiday season may be almost over, but Star Wars streaming has just begun!
VR headsets on Amazon: Save up to $300 with these deals
By Space.com Staff published
Deals Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone, but there are still good VR headset deals at Amazon.
This remote controlled plush toy of The Mandalorian's Grogu (aka The Child) is now 29% off for Cyber Week
By Space.com Staff last updated
Deals This remote controlled plush toy version of Grogu is one cute option for the Mandalorian fans on your holiday shopping list.
Save 25% on Celestron's Outland X 10x42 binocular this Cyber Week
By Space.com Staff published
Deals The Celestron Outland X 10x42 binocular is now available at Amazon for $70.49, which is 25% off its regular retail price.
Amazon’s Baby Yoda Echo Dot Smart Speaker is 32% off for Cyber Monday!
By Space.com Staff, Jeff Spry published
Deals Amazon's 4th generation Echo Dot Smart Speaker got a "Star Wars" style upgrade with a new Amazon-exclusive stand that looks like Grogu (or "Baby Yoda) from "The Mandalorian."
Estes model rockets launch into Cyber Monday deals!
By Space.com Staff last updated
Deals Take to the skies with these beginner rocket kits, now up to 20% off for Cyber Monday.
This Boeing Starliner building set from Cobi is 19% off with this Cyber Monday deal
By Space.com Staff, Hanneke Weitering published
Deals Save $5.19 with this Cyber Monday deal.
The Splendor of the Orion Nebula (Photos)
By Space.com Staff last updated
The Orion nebula is one of the most famous and eye-catching displays in the cosmos.
Best moon phase gifts
By Space.com Staff published
Look no further than the sky for gift inspiration, choose a moon phase gift. From jewelry to décor, there are lovely lunar options, and we've made the best selections.
EXPIRED: Celestron's Nature DX 8x42 binoculars reduced by 32%
By Space.com Staff last updated
The popular 8x42 binoculars were just $102.49, or 32% off from the regular price. Unfortunately, this deal is now over.
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