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.
Latest articles by Staff
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 10): The Last Word in Exoplanets
By Staff published
The final installment in a 10-part series on exoplanet science today.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 9): When Exoplanets Make Headlines
By Staff published
Part nine in a 10-part series on exoplanet science today.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 8): The Danger of Crying Wolf About 'Earth Twins'
By Staff published
Too many false alarms could blunt the impact of a truly monumental discovery.
Hunting for Alien Worlds: The Great Exoplanet Debate Full Series
By Staff published
Complete coverage of Astrobiology Magazine's exoplanet debate series.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 6): Exoplanet Missions in the Future
By Staff published
In part six of this 10 part series, the panelists discuss the exciting possibilities of future missions that could uncover exoplanets.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 5): The Future of Exoplanet Science
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This is Part Five in an eight-part series dissecting exoplanet science today
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 4): 'Snowball Earth' & Earth-Like Planets
By Staff published
This is part four in an eight-part series dissecting exoplanet science today.
Newfound Comet Likely Won't Hit Mars Next Year
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NASA scientists have found that a comet will almost certainly safely fly past Mars next year.
Celebrate 'Earth Month' with NASA
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NASA is helping ring in Earth Day on April 22 with a month full of special events.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 3): The Habitability Debate
By Staff published
This is part three in an eight part series exploring exoplanet science today.
NASA Chief Charles Bolden on 2014 Budget Request
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NASA's Charles Bolden released a statement about the budget today.
Hunting for Alien Worlds (Part 2): Science of Exoplanet Habitability
By Staff published
This is part two in an eight part series exploring exoplanet science today.
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