Space.com Staff
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Originally founded in 1999, Space.com is, and always has been, the passion of writers and editors who are space fans and also trained journalists. Our current news team consists of Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik; Editor Hanneke Weitering, Senior Space Writer Mike Wall; Senior Writer Meghan Bartels; Senior Writer Chelsea Gohd, Senior Writer Tereza Pultarova and Staff Writer Alexander Cox, focusing on e-commerce. Senior Producer Steve Spaleta oversees our space videos, with Diana Whitcroft as our Social Media Editor.
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Space pictures! See our space image of the day
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Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 147 — Not As They Seem
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On Episode 147 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 146 — All the Way With USRA
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On Episode 146 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Dr. Elsayed Talaat, the new president and CEO of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA).

Best astrophysics books 2025
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Space.com's editors present a list of the astrophysics to expand your mind. These books are worth a read-through.

Best space books for 2025
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Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 145 — We're 'Star Bound' with a guide to America's space program
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Space book authors Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III offer a primer for the new Space Age with a look at how it all started.

Where to watch 'Blade Runner 2049': Free streaming as sci-fi movie lands on BBC iPlayer
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Ahead of Blade Runner 2099 this year, the sequel/prequel is now available for free in the UK for a limited time only, with Blade Runner 2049 landing on the BBC.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 144 — The great lunar armada
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On Episode 144 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik take a look a pair of private moon missions by Firefly Aerospace and ispace that lifted off this week and so much more.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 143 — King Starship
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On Episode 143 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq are joined by Leonard David to talk about what 2025 has in store for SpaceX's Starship plans.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 — 2025 in Space
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On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about 2025 in space!

Image of the Day 2024 Archive
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Space.com's image of the day rounds up the most awe-inspiring space photos right here, with a new image everyday.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 141 — Holiday Special 2024
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On Episode 141 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq are joined by producer Anthony and Ant Pruitt to celebrate the end of the year.

International Space Station: Live updates
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Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 140 — University Rocketeers
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On Episode 140 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dan Erwin and Ryan Kraemer about amateur rocketry.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 139 — Look to the Skies
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On Episode 139 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Leonard David to cover a broad swath, from the choice for the NASA Administrator to new delays for the Artemis program to UFOs/UAPs!

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 138 — From the Garage to Mars
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On Episode 138 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 137 — Strange New Worlds
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On Episode 137 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jason Steffen, a member of the science team for the Kepler Space Telescope mission.

The best (and worst) Mars landings of all time
By Space.com Staff, Tariq Malik last updated
Not every mission to Mars has been successful.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 136 — SpaceX Ascendant
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On Episode 136 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with journalist and author Eric Berger about the rise of SpaceX and Elon Musk's future in US politics and the market.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 135 — The Spacer Pipeline
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On Episode 135 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers about the space workforce.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 134 — The Spruce Space Shuttle
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On Episode 134 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Ben Dickow about a magnificent, full-sized shuttle mockup, its history and future plans.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 133 — Red Moon Rising
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On Episode 133 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Greg Autry on the progress of the Artemis moon program, space science, and the challenges posed by a fast-rising Chinese space program.
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