Daisy Dobrijevic
Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 having previously worked for our sister publication All About Space magazine as a staff writer. Before joining us, Daisy completed an editorial internship with the BBC Sky at Night Magazine and worked at the National Space Centre in Leicester, U.K., where she enjoyed communicating space science to the public. In 2021, Daisy completed a PhD in plant physiology and also holds a Master's in Environmental Science, she is currently based in Nottingham, U.K. Daisy is passionate about all things space, with a penchant for solar activity and space weather. She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase!
Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic
Earthquakes: What are they and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Earthquakes are one of Earth's biggest and deadliest natural disasters. Here we explore earthquakes in more detail while uncovering how and why they happen.
Lucy mission: NASA's journey to the Trojan asteroids
By Adam Mann, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference NASA’s Lucy mission is the first to visit the Trojan asteroids. Lucy will help answer questions about the formation of the solar system.
Columbia Disaster: What happened and what NASA learned
By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
REFERENCE The space shuttle Columbia broke up on Feb. 1, 2003, killing its seven-member crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.
In photos: Virgin Orbit's first UK launch from Spaceport Cornwall
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Virgin Orbit made spaceflight history despite its successful launch from Spaceport Cornwall. See some of the best photos from the event here.
Solar flare hat trick: Sun unleashes another powerful X-flare in less than a week!
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The sun has fired off its third powerful X-class solar flare in less than a week, scoring an explosive hat trick.
Previously hidden sunspot unleashes colossal X-class solar flare as it turns to face Earth
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A newly emerged sunspot is making its presence known, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare that triggered shortwave radio blackouts across the South Pacific.
Danuri: Facts about the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) called Danuri is the Republic of Korea's first space mission that will travel beyond Earth's orbit and study the moon.
Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2024
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.
What was the Star of Bethlehem?
By Jonathan O'Callaghan last updated
Reference The Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men to Jesus' birth, according to the New Testament. But what was the Star of Bethlehem? There are several theories.
Artemis 1: The first step in returning astronauts to the moon
By Colin Stuart last updated
Reference Artemis 1 was the first stage of the Artemis program designed to return astronauts to the moon. The uncrewed mission successfully traveled to the moon and back.
Apollo 17: NASA's final Apollo moon landing mission in pictures
By Christine Lunsford last updated
On Dec. 7, 1972, NASA launched its last Apollo mission to the moon: Apollo 17. See photos from the historic mission here.
GPS: Everything you need to know about the space-based technology keeping us on track
By Mike Wall, Ailsa Harvey published
Reference We GPS all the time but how does it work and why was it invented? Here we explore this vital space-based technology.
Neptune moons: Facts about the elusive moons of the Neptunian system
By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Explore all 14 of Neptune's moons along with their names and dates of discovery. The Neptunian system hosts some very strange and elusive moons.
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captures stunning photos of the moon during its closest approach
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captured a series of detailed images of the moon during its the closest approach on Nov. 21.
Artemis 1 launch photos: Amazing views of NASA's moon rocket debut (gallery)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
See the incredible launch photos of NASA's Artemis 1 mission, the agency's first big step to returning astronauts to the lunar surface.
The Kármán Line: Where does space begin?
By Andrew May, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Kármán line is the official boundary between the Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. But defining such a boundary can be tricky.
Meteor showers and shooting stars: Formation and history
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a trail of dust from asteroids or comets, the dust burns up in Earth's atmosphere resulting in shooting stars.
Last Blood Moon lunar eclipse until 2025 wows observers around the world (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The last lunar eclipse of 2022 (and the last Blood Moon until 2025) did not disappoint. Here we take a look at some of the photos and online reactions from around the world.
Mysterious blue 'aurora' over Lapland surprises skywatchers (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A strange blue aurora has been spotted in the skies over Abisko, Sweden. Could a Russian submarine be the culprit of the mysterious light show?
10 Earth impact craters you must see
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Earth impact craters are unique tourist destinations. Here are some striking craters you can visit in person or from the comfort of your home with Google Earth.
Unlock the secrets of the ice giants with All About Space magazine
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All About Space issue 136 explores Neptune and Uranus like never before, taking a peek into the unknown. Explore the latest issue here.
Electrons: Facts about the negative subatomic particles
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles located in the outermost regions of atoms. They are about 1,800 times smaller than protons and neutrons.
The sun's sinister 'smile' has Earth on solar storm watch this Halloween weekend
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The 'smiling' sun could unleash a trio of fast solar wind streams toward Earth which could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm.