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
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.
PlayStation VR review
By Space.com Staff last updated
PlayStation VR’s second iteration is still going strong, but is now the right time to pick one up?
William Shatner's Blue Origin launch on New Shepard: Live updates
By Space.com Staff published
Read live updates of William Shatner's launch into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital spacecraft on Oct. 13, 2021.
In photos: William Shatner launches to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard
By Space.com Staff published
Blue Origin launched 'Star Trek' actor William Shatner and three other people flew to space on Oct. 13, 2021. See photos of their historic flight.
Watch live: See live views of Uranus from the Royal Astronomical Society
By Space.com Staff published
The 8-hour webcast begins at 4 a.m. EDT (0800 GMT).
In photos: Russian film crew launching to the International Space Station
By Space.com Staff published
On Oct. 5, 2021, Russia will launch a film crew to the International Space Station for a 12-day mission to film part of a movie in space. See photos of the crew and their mission here!
Inspiration4: SpaceX's historic private spaceflight in photos
By Space.com Staff last updated
See photos of the Inspiration4 mission, which launched on Sept. 15, 2021 with the first all-civilian crew.
Best Spaceflight and Space History Books
By Space.com Staff last updated
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
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