Chelsea Gohd

Chelsea Gohd

Senior Writer

Chelsea “Foxanne” Gohd joined Space.com in 2018 and is now a Senior Writer, writing about everything from climate change to planetary science and human spaceflight in both articles and on-camera in videos. With a degree in Public Health and biological sciences, Chelsea has written and worked for institutions including the American Museum of Natural History, Scientific American, Discover Magazine Blog, Astronomy Magazine and Live Science. When not writing, editing or filming something space-y, Chelsea "Foxanne" Gohd is writing music and performing as Foxanne, even launching a song to space in 2021 with Inspiration4. You can follow her on Twitter @chelsea_gohd and @foxannemusic.

Articles by: Chelsea Gohd

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope removes the covers from its sunshield in this animation of the critical deployment step that occurred in space on Dec. 30, 2021.

James Webb Space Telescope uncovers massive sunshield in next step of risky deployment

By Chelsea Gohd published

The James Webb Space Telescope has unwrapped its sunshield, crossing another important item off of its lengthy and risky deployment to-do list.

The primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope. In a new interview, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shared he is "nervous" ahead of the launch.

Nerves run high ahead of the James Webb Space Telescope launch this Saturday

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Amid all the excitement, there is no shortage of nerves ahead of the launch of the world's most powerful telescope.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a meeting of the National Space Council, on Dec. 1, 2021, at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington.

The James Webb Space Telescope will open up the 'secrets of the universe,' NASA administrator says

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NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is excited to see the James Webb Space Telescope open up the "secrets of the universe," he told Space.com.

Lee Feinberg, the Optical Telescope Element manager for Webb, who is also a musician.

Science and music collide with the James Webb Space Telescope

By Chelsea Gohd published

What's the secret ingredient that has supported scientists at NASA in creating the most powerful space telescope in history? Music.

The James Webb Space Telescope will rest in space at Lagrange Point 2, a spot directly behind Earth from the sun's perspective. There, the instrument will make powerful observations of far-off celestial bodies; the telescope's infrared view will be able to penetrate interstellar dust.

What will the James Webb Space Telescope reveal to us about dark matter?

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The James Webb Space Telescope could help to solve the pressing mysteries of dark matter.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), will orbit the sun 1 million miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth.

James Webb Space Telescope vs. Hubble: How will their images compare?

By Chelsea Gohd last updated

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently poised to launch and become the most powerful telescope in space. But how will its photos compare to Hubble's?

The James Webb Space Telescope is the biggest orbital telescope ever built and is scheduled to be launched into space on Dec. 18, 2021.

Ask your James Webb Space Telescope questions on Space Chat, LIVE TODAY!

By Chelsea Gohd last updated

Today (Dec. 17), a special episode of Space Chat will cover all things James Webb Space Telescope!

An image of the Apollo 17 moon rock troctolite 76535.

Moon rock collected by Apollo 17 astronauts reveals new details about lunar evolution

By Chelsea Gohd published

A lunar rock brought to Earth nearly half a century ago is revealing new information about the moon's complex history.

The primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has a shiny giant mirror made of gold hexagons. Here's why.

By Chelsea Gohd published

The James Webb Space Telescope is relying on its iconic, gold mirror to do groundbreaking science.

An artistic visualization of AT2018cow.

Did scientists solve the mystery of the super-bright exploding 'cow' in space?

By Chelsea Gohd published

Science studying a mysterious star explosion known as "the Cow" think the blast could have created a black hole or neutron star.

Mission Specialist Leland Melvin signals that it's go time for the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission while he dons the launch and entry suit.

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin aims to help the next generation reach for the stars

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Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin is working to help the next generation reach the same lofty heights that he did.

Will Smith (left) descends into a volcano alongside volcanologist Jeff Johnson (middle) and explorer Erik Weihenmayer (right).

Will Smith explores planet Earth in new 'Welcome to Earth' series from Disney Plus, Nat Geo (exclusive clip)

By Chelsea Gohd published

Today (Dec. 8), National Geographic's new series "Welcome to Earth" drops on Disney Plus, showcasing Academy Award-nominated actor Will Smith in his latest role: explorer.

NASA has taken the Hubble Space Telescope back online after a recent glitch.

NASA returns Hubble Space Telescope back to full science operations

By Chelsea Gohd published

Hubble's science instruments are fully operational after a recent glitch.

James Webb Space Telescope is fueled and gearing up for launch.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is fueled up for its Dec. 22 launch

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The James Webb Space Telescope is fully loaded and one step closer to taking flight.

This NASA graphic shows the location of bright Venus and the moon, Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky on Dec. 6, 2021.

Watch the moon shine near Venus tonight on its way toward Saturn and Jupiter

By Chelsea Gohd published

Venus and the moon make a dazzling duo in the night sky tonight (Dec. 6), starting the moon's multi-day journey past a slew of planets.

Director Adam McKay (left) and actor Leonardo DiCaprio (right) discuss the upcoming film "Don't Look Up."

'Don't Look Up' director Adam McKay talks comets, climate change and total disaster

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What would humanity do if a giant space rock were hurtling directly towards Earth? According to director Adam McKay ("The Big Short," "Anchorman," "Step Brothers"), we might not even care.

NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn completing a spacewalk during STS-127 in 2009.

NASA astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside space station today. Here's how to watch live.

By Chelsea Gohd published

Two NASA astronauts will step out into space on a mission to replace a faulty antenna system tomorrow (Dec. 2).

This artist’s impression shows the exoplanet Proxima b, which orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri. The double star Alpha Centauri AB appears in the image between the exoplanet and its star.

Could humanity send astronauts to Alpha Centauri like in 'Lost in Space'?

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Will humans ever find themselves at home at Alpha Centauri?

NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn completing a spacewalk during STS-127 in 2009.

Russian anti-satellite test has made spacewalks riskier for astronauts

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Space is more dangerous than ever after Russia's recent anti-satellite test.

A visualization of two black holes merging.

Did astronomers see the light from two black holes colliding for the first time?

By Chelsea Gohd published

Astronomers may have seen the light from two black holes smashing into one another for the first time ever.

Will Robinson (Maxwell Jenkins) in Season 3 of "Lost in Space." Jenkins recently revealed his desire to go to space for real.

Will Robinson from Netflix's 'Lost in Space' wants to go to space — for real

By Chelsea Gohd published

Will Robinson is ready to go to space.

The FASER particle detector.

Elusive neutrino candidates detected in breakthrough physics experiment

By Chelsea Gohd published

For the first time ever, researchers have detected neutrino candidates produced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the CERN facility near Geneva, Switzerland.

The Playz solar system STEM kit is on sale this Cyber Monday 2021.

Explore the solar system with this STEM kit for 65% off this Cyber Monday!

By Chelsea Gohd published

Deals Explore the solar system with the Playz Solar System for Kids Exploration kit, now on sale for Cyber Monday!

The Darksaber from the Mandalorian is on sale this Black Friday weekend 2021.

Get the Mandalorian Darksaber for almost 50% off with this Cyber Monday deal!

By Chelsea Gohd published

Deals Have you dreamed of wielding the Darksaber, the ancient black-bladed lightsaber from The Mandalorian on Disney Plus?

National Geographic's crystal garden science kit is on sale this Black Friday weekend 2021.

Nat Geo's crystal science kit is 30% off with this Cyber Monday deal

By Chelsea Gohd published

Deals Is there someone in your life who loves all things science, color and crystals?

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