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
Star Trek: Beam up the latest news, movies & TV shows
By Space.com Staff published
"Star Trek" is a science-fiction franchise that originated with the 1960s television series created by Gene Roddenberry. See the latest news from "the final frontier" here.
Astrophysicist Joe Pesce is back — This time, on video!
By Space.com Staff published
Astrophysicist Joe Pesce is making his return to the Space.com forums after last year’s popular AMAs. This time around, he'll be on video.
Perseverance Mars rover: Latest photos, discoveries and news
By Space.com Staff published
See the latest news about NASA's Perseverance Mars rover.
Holidays in space: an astronaut photo album
By Space.com Staff last updated
They won't have a parade this Memorial Day, be home for Christmas, no fireworks on the Fourth of July: See how astronauts celebrate holidays in space.
Telstar 1 Legacy: 1st Live TV Broadcast by Satellite Turns 50
By Space.com Staff last updated
The Telstar satellite paved the way for today's world of global communications.
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It's begun! The only total solar eclipse of 2020 is under way
By Space.com Staff last updated
In South America, the moon has slipped in front of a sliver of the sun's edge, marking the beginning of what will be the only total solar eclipse of 2020.
Total solar eclipse 2020: See the best photos and more from Twitter
By Space.com Staff last updated
On Dec. 14, 2020, a total solar eclipse crossed over South America, and Twitter users celebrated.
The most amazing Leonid meteor shower photos
By Space.com Staff published
See some of the greatest hits from Leonid meteor showers over the years.
The best space books on sale for Prime Day
By Space.com Staff last updated
From the astrophysical topics to the inspiring tales of women in space, we've compiled the best space books that are on Amazon and on sale right now — just in time for Prime Day.
The Mercury 7 Astronauts: NASA's First Space Travelers
By Space.com Staff published
The Mercury program launched the first Americans into space, four on suborbital flights, and two who orbited the Earth.
Sputnik 1, Earth's First Artificial Satellite in Photos
By Space.com Staff published
On Oct. 4, 1957, the former Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1, the first human-made object to enter Earth's orbit.
Blue Origin rocket launches and latest news
By Space.com Staff published
See the latest news from Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' private space tourism company.
Photos of Venus, the mysterious planet next door
By Space.com Staff last updated
See photos of Venus, a cloud-covered planet with an ultra-hot surface.
Best Space Books for Older Children
By Space.com Staff published
Feed and inspire a kid's thirst for space with these book picks by Space.com's writers and editors.
Join astrophysicist Joe Pesce for an AMA about Mars, the cosmos (and more) in our Space.com Forums!
By Space.com Staff published
Here's your chance to have your astronomical questions answered by astrophysicist Joe Pesce in our Space.com Forums!
The boldest Mars missions in history
By Space.com Staff, Tom Chao last updated
Earth has been sending probes to Mars for decades, and some missions are especially awe-inspiring.
Amazing photos of Comet NEOWISE from the Earth and space
By Space.com Staff published
See photos of Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE, which is bright enough to spot with the naked eye, seen from Earth and space.
Best Space Photography Books
By Space.com Staff published
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for photo collections and astrophotography books that will transport you to other worlds.
Best Spaceflight and Space History Books
By Space.com Staff published
Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
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