Articles by Clara Moskowitz, Assistant Managing Editor

Clara Moskowitz is a science and space writer who joined the Space.com team in 2008 and served as Assistant Managing Editor from 2011 to 2013. Clara has a bachelor's degree in astronomy and physics from Wesleyan University, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She covers everything from astronomy to human spaceflight and once aced a NASTAR suborbital spaceflight training program for space missions. Clara is currently Associate Editor of Scientific American. To see her latest project is, follow Clara on Twitter.

Articles by: Clara Moskowitz

Sir Richard Branson & Burt Rutan at First SpaceShipTwo Supersonic Test Flight

Sir Richard Branson & SpaceShipTwo: Virgin Galactic's Billionaire Founder Speaks Out

By Clara Moskowitz published 30 April 13

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo is almost ready to carry tourists to space.

Poll: Would You Ride Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo?

By Clara Moskowitz published 29 April 13

Now that private space plane SpaceShipTwo has made its first rocket-powered test flight, would you ride it?

Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo Blasts Into the Upper Atmosphere

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Makes History with 1st Rocket-Powered Flight

By Clara Moskowitz published 29 April 13

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo fired its rocket motor for 16 seconds in the historic April 29, 2013 test flight.

Virgin Galactic Test Flight, April 29, 2013

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Ignites Rocket Motor in Flight for 1st Time

By Clara Moskowitz published 29 April 13

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has lit its rocket engine in flight

Saturn will be at its brightest on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Saturn Is Closest to Earth on Sunday: See It Live Online

By Clara Moskowitz published 27 April 13

Telescopes in the Canary Islands will broadcast a live view.

Most physicists think time is a subjective illusion, but what if time is real?

Controversially, Physicist Argues Time Is Real

By Clara Moskowitz published 26 April 13

Science generally describes time as an illusion.

Planetary Scientists Protest 'Disastrous' NASA Budget Cuts Proposed for 2014

By Clara Moskowitz published 26 April 13

NASA's 2014 would effectively cut planetary science funding by more than $200 million.

Artist's Impression of the J0348+0432 System.

Einstein's Gravity Theory Passes Toughest Test Yet

By Clara Moskowitz published 25 April 13

A fast, dense pulsar with a white dwarf companion offered a unique test.

Rare Meteorite Grains May be from Supernova That Sparked Solar System

By Clara Moskowitz published 24 April 13

Two Antarctic meteorites contain sand grains that likely come from a single supernova.

Eco-Friendly Galaxy Wastes Nothing to Build Stars

By Clara Moskowitz published 23 April 13

The galaxy is turning almost all its gas into baby stars.

Could, and Should, Astronauts Have Babies on Mars?

By Clara Moskowitz published 22 April 13

The Mars One colony project raises the question of pregnancy on Mars.

Want to Live on Mars? Private Martian Colony Project Seeks Astronauts

By Clara Moskowitz published 22 April 13

The private Mars One project officially launched its search for astronauts to colonize the Red Planet.

Non-Profit's Private Space Telescope to Hunt Dangerous Asteroids in 2017

By Clara Moskowitz published 13 April 13

A privately funded telescope called Sentinel will hunt for potential city-killing asteroids.

This artist's concept shows NASA's Space Launch System atop its Florida launch pad.

NASA's Mars-Bound Mega Rocket on Track for 2017 Test Launch

By Clara Moskowitz published 12 April 13

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is running ahead of schedule and on budget

Soviet Mars 3 Lander possibly seen in MRO photo.

New Mars Photos May Reveal 1970s Soviet Lander

By Clara Moskowitz published 11 April 13

The remains of the 1972 Mars 3 lander might be visible in recent Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter photos.

A ULA Atlas 5 rocket launches the U.S. military's SBIRS GEO-2 missile defense satellite into orbit from Florida on March 19, 2013.

US Headed for 'Perfect Storm' in Space, Air Force General Says

By Clara Moskowitz published 9 April 13

The U.S. military relies on space resources for every mission, said the commander of U.S. Air Force Space Command.

Space Station May Test 'Spooky' Entanglement Over Largest Distance Yet

By Clara Moskowitz published 9 April 13

An entangled photon could be beamed to the International Space Station.

The stars shine bright and clear above the small desert oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama.

Reporter's Journal: A New Yorker's View of the Southern Sky

By Clara Moskowitz published 9 April 13

Seeing the Southern Cross and Large Magellanic Cloud for the first time is thrilling.

The Southern Cross, officially known as Crux, is the Southern Hemisphere's most famous constellation.

Southern Night Sky Revealed: Chile's Atacama Desert (Photos)

By Clara Moskowitz published 9 April 13

The night sky view from Chile's Atacama Desert offers stunning views of Southern Hemisphere constellations.

Space Foundation board members at the 27th National Space Symposium in 2011.

Biggest Spaceflight Conference of 2013 Launches in Colorado

By Clara Moskowitz published 7 April 13

NASA's absence this year isn't stopping this gathering of 9,000 space industry leaders.

Does Tom Cruise Want to be 'Top Gun' in Space? (Video)

By Clara Moskowitz published 5 April 13

The actor has said he's considering buying a ticket to space.

Potential Dark Matter Discovery a Win for Space Station Science

By Clara Moskowitz published 3 April 13

The potential dark matter find announced today wouldn't have been possible without the International Space Station.

Expedition 35 Launches to International Space Station

Astronauts Launch on First 'Express' Flight to Space Station

By Clara Moskowitz published 28 March 13

A trio of crewmembers will arrive at the International Space Station in just six hours.

Massive Gantry Mechanisms at Soyuz Rocket Launch Pad

New Space Station Crew to Launch and Dock Today in Cosmic First

By Clara Moskowitz published 28 March 13

The spaceflyers will reach the station just six hours after launching.

Star Quiz: Test Your Stellar Smarts

By Clara Moskowitz published 26 March 13

Are you a star at star trivia?

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