
Denise Chow
Denise Chow is a former Space.com staff writer who then worked as assistant managing editor at Live Science before moving to NBC News as a science reporter, where she focuses on general science and climate change. She spent two years with Space.com, writing about rocket launches and covering NASA's final three space shuttle missions, before joining the Live Science team in 2013. A Canadian transplant, Denise has a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto, and a master's degree in journalism from New York University. At NBC News, Denise covers general science and climate change.
Latest articles by Denise Chow

Shuttle Crew Tackles Second Spacewalk at Space Station
By Denise Chow published
Endeavour astronauts Andrew Feustel and Mike Fincke will perform the second spacewalk of their STS-134 mission on Sunday.

NASA to Launch New Ocean-Watching Satellite in June
By Denise Chow published
NASA's Aquarius/SAC-D mission will take global measurements of the saltiness, or salinity, of Earth's oceans.

Shuttle Endeavour Closing in On Space Station for Final Visit
By Denise Chow published
After a two-day orbital chase, the space shuttle Endeavour is closing in on the International Space Station.

Shuttle Endeavour Chasing Space Station in Orbit
By Denise Chow published
NASA's shuttle Endeavour is chasing the International Space Station and due to dock Wednesday.

Flying NASA's Baby Spaceship: Q&A with Shuttle Endeavour's 1st Commander
By Denise Chow published
SPACE.com takes a trip down memory lane with Daniel Brandenstein, shuttle Endeavour's first commander.

The People Behind Endeavour: Engineers Reflect on NASA's Youngest Shuttle
By Denise Chow published
Engineers who helped construct Endeavour reminisce about what it was like to be a part of the space shuttle program.

NASA Builds Asteroid Landscape on Ocean Floor
By Denise Chow published
Preparations are underway on the ocean floor off the coast of Florida to get ready for NASA's NEEMO 15 mission in October.

Space Tourist Trips Around the Moon Get Roomier Spaceship
By Denise Chow published
Space Adventures is pushing the space tourism envelope one step further, with tourist trips around the moon.

Shuttle Launch Delay Carries Big Space Traffic Consequences
By Denise Chow published
To set Endeavour's new launch date, NASA officials have to jockey around some other big events on the ground and in space.

Italian Astronaut Mourns Mother's Death from Space
By Denise Chow published
Paolo Nespoli will have plenty of support from Earth and space as he copes with the death of his mother.

NASA Delays Final Launch of Shuttle Endeavour Again
By Denise Chow published
The launch of NASA's space shuttle Endeavour will now occur no earlier than May 10.

During Shuttle Launch Delay, Endeavour Astronauts Keep Training
By Denise Chow published
Endeavour's STS-134 astronauts will resume training this week at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Endeavour's Shuttle Launch Delay Comes with Large Price Tag
By Denise Chow published
The bulk of the price tag associated with a scrubbed launch attempt come from the cost of the propellant.

Scientists Itching for Suborbital Space Research
By Denise Chow published
Commercial spaceflight has the potential to be an important platform for the research community.

NASA: Brush Fire Near Space Shuttle Launch Site Poses No Threat
By Denise Chow published
A brush fire at NASA's Kennedy Space Center will not impact the space shuttle Endeavour's scheduled launch on Friday.

Russia's Space Station Mir: The First Space Tourist Hotspot?
By Denise Chow published
Before Dennis Tito blasted into space in 2001, two private citizens journeyed to the Russian space station Mir.

Future of Space Tourism: Who's Offering What
By Denise Chow published
Private companies are racing to open up the space tourism market of the future.

Pope May Make 1st Call to Space Station Astronauts
By Denise Chow published
The Pope will make a special call to the space station during the upcoming flight of the space shuttle Endeavour.

Earth From Space: An Astronaut's Quest to Protect Our 'Fragile Oasis'
By Denise Chow published
NASA astronaut Ron Garan's blog, Fragile Oasis, aims to inspire people to cherish the beauty and wonder of our planet Earth.

Secretive Spaceship Builder's Plans Hinted at in NASA Agreement
By Denise Chow published
A NASA document reveals some details on the private orbital spaceship planned by the secretive space company Blue Origin.

Obama Dismisses Claim That Politics Denied Houston a Space Shuttle
By Denise Chow published
Obama said the White House played no part in choosing the museums where NASA's retired space shuttles will be displayed.

Private Spaceship Builders Split Nearly $270 Million in NASA Funds
By Denise Chow published
Boeing, SpaceX, Sierra Nevada and Blue Origins are NASA's picks to receive new funding for private spaceships.

NASA to Announce Funding for Private Spaceship Builders Today
By Denise Chow published
NASA will unveil its latest spaceship company picks for funding under its commercial crew program.
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