
Samantha Mathewson
Samantha Mathewson joined Space.com as an intern in the summer of 2016. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut. Previously, her work has been published in Nature World News. When not writing or reading about science, Samantha enjoys traveling to new places and taking photos! You can follow her on Twitter @Sam_Ashley13.
Latest articles by Samantha Mathewson

How to watch the 2025 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit May 28 and 29 (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
The 2025 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit (H2M2) will be held May 28 and 29 in Washington, D.C., and will include panels discussing the future of human space exploration.

New 8K-resolution photos of the sun show off incredible details of raging sunspots
By Samantha Mathewson published
Advanced image restoration techniques have produced reconstructed views of the sun with an 8K image resolution for the first time.

The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation
By Samantha Mathewson published
As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.

Lunar Google Doodle celebrates May's third quarter moon with interactive card game
By Samantha Mathewson last updated
Google's latest Doodle celebrates May's half moon with a fun interactive card game.

Is NASA ready for the Red Planet? US senator's 'Mission to MARS Act' aims to modernize Johnson Space Center
By Samantha Mathewson published
Texas is positioning itself at the forefront of human spaceflight research with a $1 billion proposal to upgrade NASA's Johnson Space Center for missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.

NASA's PUNCH spacecraft see a cosmic rainbow in the zodiacal light
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's new PUNCH spacecraft captured colorful images of the zodiacal light while testing out their sun-watching instruments.

NASA turns the screams of a dying star into music
By Samantha Mathewson published
New data from space telescopes has been transformed into cosmic soundscapes, turning the mysterious activity around black holes into a symphony of the universe.

How do you keep reusable spacecraft cool during reentry? Make them 'sweat'
By Samantha Mathewson published
An innovative approach for fully reusable spacecraft suggests making them "sweat" to survive the scorching heat during their reentry to Earth's atmosphere.

Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA's Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope
By Samantha Mathewson published
Through a citizen science project called Galaxy Zoo, volunteers can help astronomers analyze over 500,000 James Webb Space Telescope images and classify galaxies observed from deep space.

See the world's largest iceberg stranded in the South Atlantic (satellite photo)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A new image from Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite shows the huge Antarctic iceberg A-23A stuck 45 miles (73 kilometers) off the coast of South Georgia Island.

A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 9
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Virtual Telescope Project aims to observe the anticipated reentry of the former Soviet Union's Cosmos 482 spacecraft as it plunges toward Earth during a live webcast on May 9.

These 5000-year-old Egyptian coffins depict the Milky Way galaxy, astrophysicist says
By Samantha Mathewson published
A recent study on ancient Egyptian imagery suggests rare drawings of the sky goddess Nut represent the earliest visualization of the Milky Way galaxy's Great Rift.

James Webb Space Telescope captures thousands of galaxies in a cosmic 'feast' (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope offers a "visual feast of galaxies," including objects billions of light years away and the most massive known galactic group.

Satellite images reveal how Earth's surface moved during deadly Myanmar earthquake
By Samantha Mathewson published
Europe's Sentinel-1 satellites captured radar images of Myanmar before and after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on March 28, revealing significant ground movement.

African Space Agency celebrates official inauguration, joining global push for space innovation
By Samantha Mathewson published
Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on April 20.

Incredible photo catches the sun rising behind the world's largest telescope
By Samantha Mathewson published
As construction continues on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope, the observatory shared some stunning photos of the site as the telescope reached its highest point.

Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower peak tonight: Here's what to expect
By Samantha Mathewson published
Skywatchers, get ready! The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak, offering a spectacular sight for anyone willing to stay up late or rise early.

Italian Space Agency mourns death of Pope Francis
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Italian Space Agency paid tribute to Pope Francis in the wake of his death early Monday morning (April 21).

Colorful Eagle Nebula glows in stunning new image from Hubble Telescope
By Samantha Mathewson published
A breathtaking new image of the famous Eagle Nebula captures a towering pillar of gas and dust sculpted by intense stellar radiation.

Iconic Sombrero Galaxy shines in reprocessed Hubble Telescope view (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA just unveiled a new image of the iconic Sombrero Galaxy, showcasing intricate details of its vivid structure that resembles the broad-brimmed Mexican hat.

The Lyrids are back: How to catch this year's spring meteor shower
By Samantha Mathewson published
The night sky will dazzle this week as the Lyrid meteor shower kicks off its annual display, marking the return of one of the oldest and most reliable celestial shows of the year.

Not just Katy Perry: Here are the celebrities Blue Origin has launched to space
By Samantha Mathewson published
With Katy Perry's all-female spaceflight set to launch on April 14, here's a look at the other celebrities who have flown to space with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.

Watch April's Full Pink 'micromoon' rise this weekend with a free telescope livestream
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Full Pink Moon rises Saturday (April 12), marking the farthest, smallest and faintest full moon of the year, and you can watch it live online.
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