George Whitesides

Contributing Writer

George Whitesides is a former executive director of the National Space Society and adviser to Virgin Galactic. He was a former contributor to Space.com in the areas of Human Spaceflight, Astronomy, the moon, and the Hubble Space Telescope. For 20 years, he has helped lead NASA to new heights as Chief of Staff, and in 2024 won his U.S. House of Representatives race to represent California's 27th district.

Latest articles by George Whitesides

Commentary: The Value of Human Spaceflight

By Russell Prechtl, George Whitesides Published

A response from Ad Astra on the recent anti-ISS rant from researcher Weinberg.

Human Spaceflight
Space Travelers Gather in Croatia for Historic Summit
Space Travelers Gather in Croatia for Historic Summit

By George Whitesides Published

An assembly discussed how small countries will shape the future of space.

Human Spaceflight
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Planetary Definition Showdown! As Debate Rages, One Astronomer Says 'It's All About the Atmosphere'

By George Whitesides Published

Astronomy
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NASA Must Establish the Moon and Mars Astronaut Corps

By George Whitesides, Gary Bernhard Published

The moon
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NASA Chief Michael Griffin and Hubble

By George Whitesides, Gary Barnhard Published

Hubble Space Telescope