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

This Weird Galaxy Is Creeping Up on Our Milky Way
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A gorgeous new photo from the Hubble Space Telescope depicts Messier 90, a spiral galaxy roughly 60 million light-years away from our own Milky Way — but getting closer.

This New Barbie Doll Launches Real-Life Astronaut's Face Into a Toy World
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Space enthusiasts may recognize the face of a new Barbie doll touring at special events around the world; she looks just like European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

'Space's Deepest Secrets' Probes Mystery of 'Oumuamua Tonight (Video)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The Science Channel series "Space's Deepest Secrets" returns tonight (March 19) at 10 p.m. EDT with a look at a mysterious interstellar visitor.

New 'Celestial Buddies' Earth Plush Is Even Cooler than SpaceX's 'Zero-G Indicator'
By Kasandra Brabaw published
After SpaceX launched a Celestial Buddies Earth plush toy, the stuffed planet quickly sold out. Now a new and improved version is available that comes with a lesson on climate change.

Mattel Is Launching Astrophysicist Barbie This Year (an Astronaut, Too!)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The iconic doll Barbie will look to the heavens as an astrophysicist and astronaut this year in an effort by toy-maker Mattel to inspire young girls into STEM fields.

From Radiation to Isolation: 5 Big Risks for Mars Astronauts (Videos)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The cosmos may be be breathtakingly beautiful, but it's also deadly to human explorers.

NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Is Unique. And So Is Its Paint Job.
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Before NASA's Mars 2020 mission is ready to launch toward the Red Planet, they have to paint the new rover — a task more challenging than it sounds.

These NASA Rocket Launches to Study Earth's Atmosphere Are Just Gorgeous (Photos)
By Kasandra Brabaw published

Intergalactic Thriller 'Origin' Now Streaming on YouTube
By Kasandra Brabaw published
YouTube Premium subscribers can now watch all 10 episodes of the new intergalactic thriller "Origin," and the first two are free for anyone to stream.

Saturn's Gorgeous Rings Shine in Breathtaking NASA Photo
By Kasandra Brabaw published
An awe-inspiring photo provides a breathtaking new view of Saturn's icy rings, showing that the iconic features are translucent.

Monster Black Hole 'Feeding Frenzy' Hides Hundreds of Galaxies in New Photo
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Scientists have found hundreds of galaxies hiding in plain sight, hidden by the light emitted by an extremely active supermassive black hole.

NASA Scientists Traverse Antarctica to Prep for New Climate Satellite (Video)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Two NASA scientists recently returned from a two week, 470-mile (760 kilometers) expedition in one of the most barren landscapes on Earth.

Astronaut Says It 'Smells Great' Inside the International Space Station (Video)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
When NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren traveled to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015, he was expecting the air to smell a little like a locker room, he says in a new video posted by NASA.

NASA Begins Building Next Mars Rover for 2020 Launch
By Kasandra Brabaw published
NASA technicians have officially begun the assembly, test and launch operations (ATLO) phase of development on the agency's next Mars rover, keeping the project on track for an expected 2020 launch.

2 Satellites Will Probe Earth's Massive Ice Sheets (Video)
By Kasandra Brabaw published
NASA plans to launch two new satellites by the end of 2018 in order to explore Earth's ice sheets, sea ice, glaciers, snow cover and permafrost, collectively known as the "cryosphere."

Hubble Expands Skywatching List for Messier Marathoners with New Photos
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Amateur astronomers had 12 spectacular new images to look to during this year's Messier marathon, a skywatching challenge that happened on the weekend of March 17 and 18.

'Jews in Space' Exhibit Traces Jewish Culture Across the Cosmos
By Kasandra Brabaw published

Circuit Cubes Add Motion to Your Space and 'Star Wars' Legos
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Anyone who's wished their Legos would come to life can make their dream come true with Circuit Cubes from Tenka Labs.

'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek': 2018 Toys, Collectibles and Apparel Preview
By Kasandra Brabaw published
Your favorite space-themed TV and movie franchises — "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" — have some awesome new toys, collectibles and apparel coming out this year, and we got a sneak peek at Toy Fair 2018.

Water Might Be All Over the Moon, New Research Shows
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A new analysis of two lunar missions suggests that water could actually be spread across the moon's surface rather than concentrated at the poles.

Spin Master Releases High-Flying Motorized 'Sonic Rocket'
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The annual Toy Fair in New York delivers again, providing Space.com with a look at a dramatic motorized rocket recently released by Spin Master.

MIT Team Wins Mars City Design Contest for 'Redwood Forest' Idea
By Kasandra Brabaw published
A team from MIT has won the top prize for architecture in 2017’s international Mars City Design competition, which asks participants to design habitats that could one day be built on the Red Planet.

Lego Fans Celebrate Release of Women of NASA Set
By Kasandra Brabaw published
The line at the Lego Store in Manhattan's Flatiron District reached out the door and around the block on Saturday, Oct. 28, as dozens waited to pick up the new Women of NASA set.
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