Kasandra Brabaw
Kasandra Brabaw is a freelance science writer who covers space, health, and psychology. She's been writing for Space.com since 2014, covering NASA events, sci-fi entertainment, and space news. In addition to Space.com, Kasandra has written for Prevention, Women's Health, SELF, and other health publications. She has also worked with academics to edit books written for popular audiences.
Latest articles by Kasandra Brabaw

Gas giant exoplanet with weirdly long orbit may bear clues about our solar system
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Scientists were able to measure the orbit of exoplanet GOT 'EM-1b, a gas giant nearly 1,300 light-years from Earth.

This transforming NASA rover can go places others could only dream of
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A new "transforming" rover in development at NASA will be able to explore rough terrain unlike any rover before it.

Meet 'Cosmic Girl': Virgin Galactic's New Satellite-Launching Jet (Video)
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A dark storm on Neptune has reversed direction and scientists can't explain why
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
A dark storm on Neptune abruptly switched directions and started moving away from almost certain death, puzzling astronomers.

The largest solar telescope on Earth snaps the most detailed image of a sunspot we've ever seen
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Scientists recently released the most striking and detailed image of a sunspot we've ever seen.

National Geographic's 'Return to the Moon' to chronicle NASA's Artemis astronauts and lunar missions
By Kasandra Brabaw published
National Geographic has announced an ambitious new show that will chronicle NASA's attempt to send the next man and first woman to the moon.

Save up to 50% on Star Wars Funko Pop! figures this Cyber Monday
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
From Baby Yoda and the Mandalorian, to Kylo Ren, Rey and Finn, there’s a Funko Pop! for all of your favorite Star Wars characters.

Blow your kid's mind with the VR Universe and Bill Nye's VR Science kit for the holidays
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Give your kids the gift of science with these fully immersive virtual and augmented reality science kits.

Fly over Jupiter in this stunning video from NASA's Juno spacecraft
By Kasandra Brabaw published
What if you could hop a ride on NASA's Juno spacecraft?

NASA's Juno spacecraft spots 'sprites' and 'elves' dancing in Jupiter's atmosphere
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Just in time for Halloween, NASA announced results from the space agency's Juno mission that suggest "sprites" or "elves" could be frolicking in Jupiter's upper atmosphere.

The International Space Station's 1st crew recalls a Halloween launch 20 years ago
By Kasandra Brabaw published
On Oct. 31, 2000 to be exact, three men boarded a Soyuz spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for Expedition 1. Here's their look back.

Hubble telescope spots a 'Greater Pumpkin' in space for Halloween
By Kasandra Brabaw published
As families tuck into their couches to watch Charlie Brown's quest for the great pumpkin this Halloween, they may be surprised to hear that NASA has already discovered a "greater pumpkin."

This is the astronaut's video guide to going to the bathroom in space
By Kasandra Brabaw published
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy shows you the right stuff to "go" in space.

You can save $15 on 'Star Trek: Discovery' season 2 Blu-ray for Prime Day
By Kasandra Brabaw published
This Amazon Prime Day you can save up to $15 on season 2 of "Star Trek: Discovery," just in time for season 3.

Save 33% on Celestron's NexStar 130SLT telescope for Prime Day
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Celestron's NexStar 130SLT computerized telescope is on sale for $333.16 for Amazon Prime Day 2020. That's 33% off its regular price.

This adorable 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Funko Pop! D-O droid is 44% off for Prime Day
By Kasandra Brabaw last updated
Looking to stock up on Funko Pop! Star Wars droids? With this year's Amazon Prime Day sales, you can add Episode 9's D-O to your collection for a fraction of their usual price.

'Star Wars' roaring Chewbacca masks are just $29 for Prime Day
By Kasandra Brabaw published
This year's Amazon Prime Day sale includes the infamous roaring Chewbacca electronic mask from Hasbro.

Funko Pop! releases new Baby Yoda and other 'Mandalorian' figures
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Immediately upon walking into Funko's booth at Toy Fair New York, it was clear to me that Baby Yoda (formally known as The Child) was the star of this year's show.

Baby Yoda toys from 'Star Wars' will launch an unstoppable campaign of cuteness this year
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Fans of Disney's hit series "The Mandalorian" will be thrilled to see dozens of products inspired by "The Child" (better known as Baby Yoda) in stores this year.

NASA Needs a Second Mobile Launcher for Its Massive SLS Megarocket
By Kasandra Brabaw published
In a turn from the agency's original plan, NASA has awarded a contract for a second mobile launcher to be built at Kennedy Space Center.

Hermes Regolith Experiment in Space Takes Aim at Moon Dirt and Asteroid Landings
By Kasandra Brabaw published
By 2024, NASA plans to land the next two people on the moon, including the first woman who will ever walk on the lunar surface.

How Artists Turned Buzz Aldrin's Moonwalking Boot Print into 3D Sculpture
By Kasandra Brabaw published
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing today (July 20), Master Replicas has created a memento any space lover would be proud to hang on their wall.

NASA's 'Green' Fuel Satellite Passes Its First Test
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The future of space travel is looking green.

Atomic Clocks Explained: NASA Set To Launch a Deep Space Timekeeper Monday
By Kasandra Brabaw published
NASA is set to launch an incredible new atomic clock into orbit on a Falcon Heavy tomorrow (June 24) in a technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

Twin NASA Satellites Will Ride SpaceX Falcon Heavy to Study Earth's Ionosphere
By Kasandra Brabaw published
NASA will be launching two identical miniature satellites next week as part of a project designed to help scientists understand how Earth's atmosphere muddies the radio signals we rely on.
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