Mike Wall
Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
Latest articles by Mike Wall
SpaceX test-fires Super Heavy booster for 7th Starship launch (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just test-fired the Super Heavy first stage of its seventh Starship megarocket, which is being prepped for a launch in the coming weeks.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (Dec. 8).
Watch SpaceX's 31st Dragon cargo capsule head back to Earth Dec. 12 after delay
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's 31st robotic Dragon cargo capsule is set to depart the International Space Station this morning (Dec. 6), and you can watch the action live.
NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to 2026, Artemis 3 astronaut landing to mid-2027
By Mike Wall published
NASA has delayed the planned launch of its Artemis 2 crewed moon mission to April 2026, allowing more time to prep its Orion capsule.
India launches European Proba-3 satellites to create artificial eclipses in space
By Mike Wall last updated
An Indian PSLV rocket launched Europe's Proba-3 precision formation-flying mission to orbit early Thursday (Dec. 5) after a one-day delay.
Here's how SpaceX's 6th Starship megarocket launch looked from the ISS (video)
By Mike Wall published
Cameras on the International Space Station captured the sixth-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19, as a new video shows.
SpaceX completes 1st Starlink direct-to-cell constellation with launch from California (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Wednesday night (Dec. 4), completing its first direct-to-cell constellation.
Trump picks billionaire private SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
By Mike Wall published
Donald Trump's choice for NASA chief is billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut who has funded and commanded two SpaceX missions.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches on record-breaking 24th flight (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink broadband satellites early Dec. 4. It was the 24th flight for the rocket's first stage, setting a new record.
Broken water pipe knocks out data processing for NASA sun-studying spacecraft
By Mike Wall published
Data processing for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and IRIS probe are down for a while, thanks to a burst water pipe in a server room used by the missions.
Strange "quasi-moon" of Earth will get one of these 7 names
By Mike Wall published
A panel of experts has picked seven finalists for the name of asteroid (164207) 2004 GU9, a "quasi-moon" of Earth. You can vote for your favorite through Jan. 1, 2025.
SpaceX launches next-gen US spy satellites, 20 Starlink spacecraft from California
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Saturday morning (Nov. 30) from California's central coast.
SpaceX lofts 24 Starlink satellites in midnight launch from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight on Saturday (Nov. 30).
Warm up this holiday season with NASA's new SLS rocket engine fireplace (video)
By Mike Wall published
NASA has given us a holiday treat — a virtual fireplace lit by the engines of its Space Launch System moon rocket.
Happy Thanksgiving from space! What Turkey Day dinner looks like for NASA astronauts on ISS (video)
By Mike Wall published
The four NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station wished us all a happy Thanksgiving — and revealed what they'll be feasting on this Turkey Day.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 400th successful Falcon 9 flight (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX notched two milestones on a Starlink satellite launch Tuesday night (Nov. 26) — its 400th successful Falcon 9 mission and 375th Falcon landing overall.
14 of the biggest spacecraft ever to fall from space
By Mike Wall last updated
A rundown of some of the biggest spacecraft to smash into Earth beyond their operators' control.
International Space Station dodges 2nd piece of space junk in 6 days
By Mike Wall published
A Russian Progress freighter docked to the ISS fired its thrusters Monday (Nov. 25) to dodge a piece of debris, the second such evasive maneuver for the orbiting lab in less than a week.
NASA's nuclear-powered Dragonfly helicopter will ride a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket toward Saturn moon Titan
By Mike Wall published
NASA has picked SpaceX to launch its Dragonfly astrobiology mission to the intriguing Saturn moon Titan. A Falcon Heavy will loft Dragonfly in July 2028.
Watch SpaceX Starship flight 6 splash down in amazing 'buoycam' footage (video)
By Mike Wall published
A camera set up on a buoy in the Indian Ocean caught the end of the sixth test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket on Nov. 19.
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Monday morning (Nov. 25).
Rocket Lab sends 200th satellite to orbit on 2nd launch in 24 hours (photos, video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab sent five "Internet of Things" satellites to orbit on Sunday night (Nov. 24), pushing its total "spacecraft deployed" tally over 200.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early this morning (Nov. 24).
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