Steve Spaleta
Steve Spaleta is Space.com's Senior Producer. Since 2007, Steve has produced and edited space, science and entertainment-related videos for Space.com. He is also the producer/writer/editor of Space.com's CosMix series on space-enthused artists. He studied psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is originally from Zadar, Croatia by way of Astoria, NY. To see Steve's latest project, follow him on Twitter and follow Space.com's VideoFromSpace YouTube Channel.
Latest articles by Steve Spaleta
![a gray spiral leading away from the viewer. in the center is a small handwritten circle with the words 'dark matter'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ugaA87zMFwv2tj2AUiVuiL-320-80.jpg)
Pearl Jam's cosmically charged rock journey continues with new album 'Dark Matter' — Listen to the 1st single
By Steve Spaleta published
Pearl Jam unveils its cosmically-inspired new single 'Dark Matter," the latest of several space-themed offerings by the legendary rock group.
![glowing arms emerging from golden hexagon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p7Lqt3JJjYMxQCSrwQAQST-320-80.jpg)
James Webb Space Telescope imagery comes down to Earth in NYC art exhibit (photos)
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Artist Ashley Zelinskie's "Unfolding the Universe: First Light" exhibit showcases a virtual reality experience, 3D-printed sculptures and more James Webb Space Telescope-inspired art.
![Pearl Jam rocks the house at the Apollo theater.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SENebXQvKKfVrdJxUUvQNc-320-80.jpg)
Pearl Jam 'travels' to Mars and beyond in cosmic Apollo Theater show (videos, photos)
By Steve Spaleta published
Pearl Jam rocks cosmic "Gigaton" songs in SiriusXM's Small Stage Series performance at the Apollo Theater
![Album cover for Pearl Jam's new record "Gigaton."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4NGcwG4CLVGZMTBErHDSwU-320-80.jpg)
Pearl Jam's 'Gigaton' boldly goes to the Red Planet, has 'Apollo' exclusive on SiriusXM
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Pearl Jam's new record, 'Gigaton,' moves listeners beyond Earthly bounds to reflect on our changing planet.
![An Arcade Fire band promo image.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E65zTspDgCdhGhqiF3fNaj-320-80.jpg)
Monster black holes fuel Arcade Fire's cosmic album and performance (video)
By Steve Spaleta published
Arcade Fire's Win Butler talks with Space.com about the band's new record "We" and the black holes that helped inspire it.
![Covers for Joe Satriani's record "The Elephants of Mars" and "Crystal Planet" #1 comic.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4bVWo5sX3WJuaSq3NYMkhD-320-80.jpg)
How guitar legend Joe Satriani's love of space and sci-fi inspired his new album and comics
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Guitar legend Joe Satriani is well known for his sci-fi thematics and his "Crystal Planet" comic, and his new record, "The Elephants of Mars," continues the trend.
![Eddie Vedder speaks with astronauts aboard the International Space Station for Earth Day 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GmjKjY7UCrzKgEFJTUB82n-320-80.jpg)
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder calls astronauts on space station for Earth Day chat (video)
By Steve Spaleta published
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder speaks with NASA and ESA astronauts aboard the International Space Station for Earth Day.
![Eddie Vedder's "Earthling" album cover with NASA Artemis mission patch.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sh3jReLyxp8aaZzc9RCHEb-320-80.jpg)
Eddie Vedder joins forces with NASA for 'Invincible' Artemis music video
By Steve Spaleta published
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder has collaborated with NASA on a music video that celebrates the space agency's Artemis moon program.
![esa employees queen bohemian rhapsody music video spoof](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHGuE3wuSiHfhtB35PaAqU-320-80.jpg)
ESA launches hilarious 'European Space-Ody' with spin on a classic Queen song
By Steve Spaleta published
ESA employees create a music video parody of Queen's song "Bohemian Rhapsody."
![Singer-Songwriter Grace Potter Discusses Space Science](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4xFuTPeNLoG2KVho8JHvb-320-80.jpg)
Rocker Grace Potter Mixes Space, Science and Music on Instagram (Video)
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Space.com sat down with Grace Potter prior to her performance at New York's Radio City Music Hall to discuss her cosmic influences.
![Cosmic rockers honor music icon David Bowie.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTfebUuFZFYhZZnDP82E8g-320-80.jpg)
Cosmic Rockers Unite in Honor of 'Starman' David Bowie
By Steve Spaleta last updated
The death of David Bowie has drawn reaction from across the globe. Space.com reached out to cosmically-influenced artists Claudio Sanchez and Grace Potter for their reaction.
![Eddie Van Halen plays his custom Kramer Frankenstrat guitar during a Van Halen show on April 5, 1984, in Detroit, Michigan.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KsF9BBmxqT88okpHQJaw36-320-80.jpg)
Eddie Van Halen's talent was from 'Outta Space' – Cosmic tribute to a legend
By Steve Spaleta published
Van Halen guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter Edward Van Halen passed away at the age of 65 on Oct. 6, 2020.
![Beck has teamed up with NASA and artificial intelligence for the new "Hyperspace: A.I. Exploration."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aRdijos99RfAbK8hjMd5vL-320-80.jpg)
Beck teams up with NASA and AI for 'Hyperspace' visual album experience
By Steve Spaleta last updated
The musician Beck teams up with NASA and Osk to deliver a new visual album experience for his 2019 record "Hyperspace."
![The cover to Grace Potter latest album "Daylight."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f7ig4ndetn8EJeTv5986V6-320-80.jpg)
Cosmic singer Grace Potter will rock a space-themed set tonight. Watch it live online!
By Steve Spaleta last updated
Singer-songwriter Grace Potter will perform a space-themed set of music donning a Star Trek-inspired costume.
!["Quick Escape" game image featuring Pearl Jam band members Mike McCready, Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Eddie Veddar, Stone Gossard and Boom Gaspar in "video game form."](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MBnCUbDhQyNCiJSAS2Cxgc-320-80.png)
Pearl Jam rocks 'Space Invaders'-style game 'Quick Escape'
By Steve Spaleta published
The promotion for Pearl Jam's new record "Gigaton" has gone into gaming.
![Pearl Jam band members (from left) Mike McCready, Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard and Boom Gaspar.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxFdBosizchrC7hgQSP42o-320-80.jpg)
Pearl Jam gets cosmic with 'Superblood Wolfmoon' AR experience, new album
By Steve Spaleta last updated
The promotion for Pearl Jam's new record "Gigaton" is full of cosmic visuals and a "Superblood Wolfmoon" AR Experience.
![Singer-songwriter Pete Yorn in a 2019 press photo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ENkMdDkzh4ougoLXDw6jXZ-320-80.jpg)
Pete Yorn's new music video is 'out-of-this-world!' (Exclusive premiere)
By Steve Spaleta published
The lyric video for Pete Yorn's song "I Wanna Be the One" is set against NASA footage of a 2017 International Space Station spacewalk.
![Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart performing at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on November 30, 2012.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SXFXSg9VoLFLBwHC2EczR-320-80.jpg)
RIP Neil Peart: See you 'wheeling through the galaxies'
By Steve Spaleta published
Rush's Neil Peart passed away on January 7, 2020 but his words and music live on.
![Kronos Quartet performing "Sun Rings" at the 2014 Sacrum Profanum Festival in Krakow, Poland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h3aooqrbrKaXsdTmZTaWYR-320-80.jpg)
Kronos Quartet Explores Sounds from Space with Terry Riley's 'Sun Rings'
By Steve Spaleta published
Seventeen years after the project came to be, the Kronos Quartet have recorded Terry Riley's 'Sun Rings.'
!["Flight of Fancy" was composed by Mark Armstrong and performed by Kali Armstrong.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X3PkrDxQVGbs6ZKbpQjvoA-320-80.jpg)
In 'Flight of Fancy' Music Video, Armstrong Family Honors Neil
By Steve Spaleta published
Neil Armstrong's son Mark and granddaughter Kali pay tribute to the legendary moonwalker with a new song and music video.
![The Claypool Lennon Delirium featuring Sean Ono Lennon and Les Claypool. Their new record, "South of Reality," was released on Feb. 22, 2019.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DVud22HSoKSjz3kRovoMRX-320-80.jpg)
Cosmic Jams: Sean Ono Lennon Riffs on New Album, Wormholes and More
By Steve Spaleta published
The musical force known as "The Claypool Lennon Delirium" has awoken from its slumber once again to take listeners on a journey through space, time and humor.
![vaxis act 1 the unheavenly creatures album art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9xrNgiSbPMjqPir3odzuMR-320-80.jpg)
Rockers Coheed and Cambria Are Heading to a 'Planetary Prison'
By Steve Spaleta published
Coheed and Cambria's ninth studio album "Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures" is a return to their sci-fi universe.
![Coheed And Cambria at Kennedy Center](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pFn6RDWUnZ7jzKvJpD5pVe-320-80.jpg)
Watch Coheed and Cambria Crush 'Here to Mars' at a NASA Celebration
By Steve Spaleta published
Coheed and Cambria was invited to perform their song "Here to Mars" with the National Symphony Orchestra Pops for a NASA 60th anniversary celebration at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C..
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