Stephen Clark
Stephen Clark is the Editor of Spaceflight Now, a web-based publication dedicated to covering rocket launches, human spaceflight and exploration. He joined the Spaceflight Now team in 2009 and previously wrote as a senior reporter with the Daily Texan. You can follow Stephen's latest project at SpaceflightNow.com and on Twitter.
Latest articles by Stephen Clark
Indian Rocket Launches Israeli-Built Spy Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
India launched a closely-guarded Israeli-built radar spy satellite Monday.
China Launches New Navigation Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
China launched a new member of its budding satellite navigation system Tuesday.
European Gravity Probe Launches Into Space
By Stephen Clark published
A new European gravity-mapping probe launched into space on Tuesday.
Launch Postponed for European Gravity Probe
By Stephen Clark published
The planned Monday launch of a new European gravity-mapping probe has been delayed.
Mothballed Satellite Sits In Warehouse, Waits For New Life
By Stephen Clark published
The long-grounded Deep Space Climate Observatory may be revived for a new assignment.
Russian Military Satellite Launched by Proton Rocket
By Stephen Clark published
A Russian Proton rocket launched a new Russian military satellite into orbit Saturday.
Commercial Zenit Rocket Launches New Telstar Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
A Land Launch Zenit 3SLB rocket lofted a new communications satellite Thursday.
Russian Proton Rocket Launches Communications Satellite Pair
By Stephen Clark published
A Proton rocket has successfully launched a pair of Russian civil communications satellites.
Back from the Brink: Broken Satellite Fixed and Ready to Fly
By Stephen Clark published
The once-damaged NOAA-N Prime satellite is now ready for a Wednesday launch.
Iran Launches Omid Satellite Into Orbit
By Stephen Clark published
Iran launched its first satellite into orbit Monday using a modified homemade long-range missile.
Solar Physics Spacecraft Launched by Russia
By Stephen Clark published
Russia launched an observatory Friday to study the connection between the sun and Earth.
Japan Launches Satellite to Track Greenhouse Gases
By Stephen Clark published
Japan successfully launched a new satellite to track greenhouse gases on Earth.
China Launches for Record 11th Time in 2008
By Stephen Clark published
China launched a new satellite Tuesday for its record 11th launch of the year.
China Launches New Earth-Observing Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
China launched a secretive Earth observation satellite early Monday.
First Indian Moon Probe Goes Into Lunar Orbit
By Stephen Clark published
India's first moon probe has arrived in lunar orbit.
Russia Launches Three More Navigation Satellites
By Stephen Clark published
A rocket launched with three new satellites to replenish Russia's space-based navigation system.
China Launches Two Satellites, Readies for Third Manned Spaceflight
By Stephen Clark published
China launched two satellites and is preparing for its third manned spaceflight.
Ariane 5 Rocket Successfully Launches Satellite Duo
By Stephen Clark published
Japanese and U.S. television satellites lifted off aboard an Ariane 5.
Soyuz 2-1b Rocket Launches Classified Military Payload
By Stephen Clark published
Russia launched a military satellite using the newest Soyuz rocket.
Russian Rocket Launches German Reconnaissance Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
The last Germany's five-spysat radar reconnaissance system launched late Monday.
Russian Proton Rocket Launches Military Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
A Russian Proton rocket launched a missile warning satellite for Russia on Thursday.
Russia Launches Relay Craft, Commemorative Satellite
By Stephen Clark published
Russia launched four satellites aboard a Rockot booster on Friday.
Powerhouse Spacecraft Launched for North America
By Stephen Clark published
A Zenit-3SL rocket launched the new Galaxy 18 satellite into orbit Wednesday.
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