Andrew Jones
Andrew is a freelance space journalist with a focus on reporting on China's rapidly growing space sector. He began writing for Space.com in 2019 and writes for SpaceNews, IEEE Spectrum, National Geographic, Sky & Telescope, New Scientist and others. Andrew first caught the space bug when, as a youngster, he saw Voyager images of other worlds in our solar system for the first time. Away from space, Andrew enjoys trail running in the forests of Finland. You can follow him on Twitter @AJ_FI.
Latest articles by Andrew Jones
Building blocks: How China plans to make bricks on the moon for lunar habitats
By Andrew Jones published
Chinese scientists are developing the capability to build a moon base made of bricks formed from lunar soil.
Fruit flies in space! Chinese astronauts show off experiment on Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts have some winged companions to oversee aboard the country's Tiangong space station — fruit flies, which arrived on a cargo ship on Nov. 15.
Private Japanese moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of January SpaceX launch (photos)
By Andrew Jones published
The "Resilience" Mission 2 lander, built by Japanese company ispace, has arrived in Florida ahead of its planned January launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
China's Tianzhou 7 spacecraft burns up in Earth's atmosphere to end cargo mission (video)
By Andrew Jones published
The Tianzhou 7 spacecraft undocked from China's Tiangong space station on Nov. 10 and reentered Earth's atmosphere at around 8:25 a.m. EST (1325 GMT) on Nov. 17.
How China plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China's human spaceflight agency has released a video detailing its plans for a first crewed mission to the moon, including progress on lunar hardware.
Suborbital rocket set to launch 6 experiments from Sweden's Arctic spaceport on Nov. 22
By Andrew Jones published
The SubOrbital Express-4 mission, which will launch from northern Sweden between Nov. 22 and Dec. 3, will help scientists take the next step in various realms of research.
Rocket Lab signs 1st customer for its powerful new Neutron rocket. But who is it?
By Andrew Jones published
Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026.
Rocket startup ABL Space Systems ends orbital launch plans, pivots to missile defense
By Andrew Jones published
ABL Space Systems, founded in 2017, will pivot from orbital launch sector to U.S. missile defense programs.
Europe's Hera asteroid probe heads for Mars after engine burn
By Andrew Jones published
Europe's Hera asteroid probe will use the Red Planet for a gravity assist on its way to scope out the space rock crash site of NASA's DART impactor.
China launches Tianzhou 8 cargo mission to Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones last updated
A Long March 7 rocket launched the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft toward China's Tiangong space station on Friday (Nov. 15).
Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028
By Andrew Jones published
China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to launch AST SpaceMobile's huge BlueBird smartphone satellites
By Andrew Jones published
AST SpaceMobile, a startup with plans for a direct-to-cellphone satellite service constellation, has chosen Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket to launch some of its next-gen satellites.
China reveals reusable cargo shuttle design for Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China has unveiled the design of a reusable winged shuttle to take cargo to and from the country's Tiangong space station.
China's space agency brought the 1st lunar far side samples to Earth this year — here's what's next
By Andrew Jones published
China has opened up the first round of applications for researchers who wish to use some of the Chang'e 6 lunar far side samples for research.
Russia sends 53 satellites to orbit on record-breaking launch (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Russia launched 53 small satellites into orbit on Monday (Nov. 4), including two for Iran. The 51 Russian payloads were a single-launch record for the country.
Sharp 'lobster vision:' China's Einstein Probe space telescope already making discoveries during commissioning phase
By Andrew Jones published
China's Einstein Probe, an X-ray telescope in Earth orbit, has already made several discoveries during its initial commissioning phase.
China's Shenzhou 18 astronauts return to Earth after 6 months in space (video)
By Andrew Jones last updated
China's Shenzhou 18 crew have returned home after more than six months in space.
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts take the reins of Tiangong space station (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China's three-person Shenzhou 18 crew have passed the keys to the Tiangong space station to its new occupants.
China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 19 mission (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China launched the Shenzhou 19 mission to orbit today (Oct. 29), sending three astronauts toward the nation's Tiangong space station for a six-month stay.
Watch China launch Shenzhou-19 astronauts to Tiangong space station today (video)
By Andrew Jones published
The crew were revealed less than a day ahead of launch.
NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'
By Andrew Jones published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NASA generated $76 billion for US economy in 2023, report says
By Andrew Jones published
NASA's efforts in science, exploration and beyond are helping drive significant economic growth across America, according to an agency study.
Europe's bold 'Explore 2040' campaign aims to get astronauts to the moon and Mars
By Andrew Jones published
ESA's 'Explore 2040' strategy sets its sights on low Earth orbit, the moon and Mars, demanding greater innovation and increased European presence in space.
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