Articles by Becky Iannotta, SpaceNews reporter

Becky Ianotta is a former SpaceNews reporter covering space industry and policy news from 2008 to 2009. Becky earned a bachelor's degree in English/Journalism from the University of Miami. She spent five years as an editor with the Key West Citizen in Florida before joining the SpaceNews team. She later wrote for Air Force Times before taking her current position as communication director for Mother's Against Drunk Driving.

Articles by: Becky Iannotta

Bolden Reacts To Reports of His Impending NASA Nomination

By Becky Iannotta published 15 May 09

U.S. President Barack Obama’s science adviser told Congress May 14 a NASA administrator will be announced “very shortly.”

Rare Sight: Twin Shuttles at Launch Pad for Last Time

Obama's NASA Budget Draws Mixed Reviews

By Becky Iannotta published 7 May 09

Obama's 2010 budget request calls for a full review of NASA's plans and does not reflect his campaign promises, officials said.

Astronaut Class of 2009 Has No Spaceship

By Becky Iannotta published 8 April 09

NASA's 2009 astronaut class will be the first in 3 decades with no chance to launch on a space shuttle.

NASA Chief Candidate Appointed to DOE Post

By Becky Iannotta published 22 March 09

Another candidate for NASA's top post has been nominated to a different agency by President Obama.

This graphic depicts a space solar power experiment envisioned for the International Space Station

Space Solar Power Crowd Bets on Obama

By Becky Iannotta published 25 February 09

Space solar power advocates are hoping the Obama administration will revive their experiment.

Satellite Crash: Who's to Blame?

By Becky Iannotta published 17 February 09

The Feb. 10 collision of two satellites highlights the challenge of preventing such events and is a sign of more to come.

Economic Stimulus Package Contains $1 Billion for NASA

By Becky Iannotta published 12 February 09

NASA stands to receive $1 billion of a $789 billion economic stimulus package under discussion.

U.S. Satellite Destroyed in Space Collision

By Becky Iannotta published 11 February 09

An unprecedented collision with a Russian satellite has destroyed a U.S. communications satellite.

Senate Passes Stimulus Bill Containing $1.3 Billion for NASA

By Becky Iannotta published 10 February 09

The Senate passed an $838 billion stimulus bill Tuesday that includes $1.3 billion for NASA.

Former NASA Chief Says Ares I Rocket Two Times Safer

Interim NASA Chief Takes Charge Until Obama Settles on Successor

By Becky Iannotta published 21 January 09

NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese is leading the space agency until a successor is settled.

Private Spaceflight Firm Takes Aims at NASA Cargo Flights

Chicago Firm Protests Space Station Cargo Contract

By Becky Iannotta published 16 January 09

Chicago-based PlanetSpace is protesting NASA's station cargo award to other firms.

Obama Asks Retired Air Force General to Run NASA

Key U.S. Senator Cautions Obama on NASA Pick

By Becky Iannotta published 14 January 09

President-Elect Obama has asked USAF Maj. Gen. Scott Gration to head NASA, insiders say.

Obama Asks Retired Air Force General to Run NASA

By Brian Berger, Becky Iannotta published 14 January 09

President-Elect Obama has asked USAF Maj. Gen. Scott Gration to head NASA, insiders say.

Earth Scientist Emerges as Possible Replacement for NASA Chief

By Brian Berger, Becky Iannotta published 8 January 09

Earth scientist Charles Kennel has arisen as a new candidate to replace NASA Chief Mike Griffin.

Report: Space Shuttle Retirement Date in Jeopardy

Space Shuttle Extension Options Carry High Costs

By Becky Iannotta published 6 January 09

NASA's options to extend shuttle flights beyond 2010 carry billions in costs.

Hubble Repair Delay Puts Ares 1-X Rocket Test on Hold

NASA Might Change Hubble Mission Requirement to Keep Ares 1-X on Schedule

By Becky Iannotta published 19 December 08

NASA may change Hubble shuttle rescue plans to aid Ares rocket test.

Space Communications Patent Spans Solar System

By Becky Iannotta published 5 November 08

Mobile Satellite Ventures has a patent on a hybrid space communications system.

Report: Space Shuttle Retirement Date in Jeopardy

By Becky Iannotta published 4 November 08

NASA's plan to retire its shuttle fleet by 2010 faces big challengs, a new report finds.

China's Third Manned Spaceflight Returns Safely to Earth

China's Space Capability Could Surpass United States, Panel Warns

By Becky Iannotta published 16 October 08

Experts say China's space capabilities could surpass U.S. technology.

Japanese Space Tourist Trains for September Launch

Grounded Space Tourist Sues for $21 Million Refund

By Becky Iannotta published 1 October 08

A grounded Japanese space tourist is suing for a refund.

Space tourist Charles Simonyi trains inside a Soyuz spacecraft simulator before his first flight of April 2007. Simonyi launched on a second orbital mission in 2009, becoming the only two-time private space explorer.

U.S. Billionaire to Make Second Private Spaceflight

By Becky Iannotta published 30 September 08

Former space tourist Charles Simonyi has signed on for a second trip to orbit.

Experiment Boosts Hopes for Space Solar Power

By Becky Iannotta published 12 September 08

A scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power between two islands.

1st Responders Urged To Check Mobile Satcom Gear Early

By Becky Iannotta published 21 July 08

Emergency workers should check their mobile satellite communications gear.

Nano Mirrors Could Improve NASA's Next X-Ray Telescope

By Becky Iannotta published 9 July 08

Nano mirrors can bend x-rays in NASA's next generation space telescope.

Spacehab Eyes Biomedical Research Opportunities Aboard ISS

By Becky Iannotta published 23 June 08

Salmonella helped get Spacehab on most of the remaining shuttle flights.

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