Hanneke Weitering is a multimedia journalist in the Pacific Northwest reporting on the future of aviation at FutureFlight.aero and Aviation International News and was previously the Editor for Spaceflight and Astronomy news here at Space.com. As an editor with over 10 years of experience in science journalism she has previously written for Scholastic Classroom Magazines, MedPage Today and The Joint Institute for Computational Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After studying physics at the University of Tennessee in her hometown of Knoxville, she earned her graduate degree in Science, Health and Environmental Reporting (SHERP) from New York University. Hanneke joined the Space.com team in 2016 as a staff writer and producer, covering topics including spaceflight and astronomy. She currently lives in Seattle, home of the Space Needle, with her cat and two snakes. In her spare time, Hanneke enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountains, basking in nature and looking for dark skies to gaze at the cosmos.
Latest articles by Hanneke Weitering

An Ariane 5 rocket will launch 2 satellites for Japan, Korea today. Watch it live!
By Hanneke Weitering Published
An Ariane 5 rocket will launch two new satellites for Japan and South Korea from French Guiana today (Feb. 18) at 5:18 p.m. EST (2218 GMT), and you can watch it live online.

NASA's Mars 2020 rover arrives at Florida launch site for July liftoff
By Hanneke Weitering Published
NASA's newest Mars rover has just left the nest.

NASA has a plan for yearly Artemis moon flights through 2030. The first one could fly in 2021.
By Hanneke Weitering Published
The first flight of NASA's Space Launch System and Orion crew capsule was originally scheduled to launch this year, but the mission is now expected to slip to 2021.

Boeing's 2nd Starliner software glitch could have led to an in-space collision
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Starliner's crew module could have "bumped" into its service module after separation if Boeing hadn't caught the error.

Three astronauts will return to Earth Thursday. You can watch their landing live.
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Three Expedition 61 crewmembers will leave the International Space Station and return to Earth Thursday (Feb. 6), and you can watch their journey home live online.

Cygnus cargo ship leaves International Space Station, begins new mission in orbit
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus NG-12 cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station today (Jan. 31) and will spend the next month completing a secondary mission before meeting its fiery demise.
SpaceX just destroyed a huge tank for its Starship on purpose. Here's the video!
By Hanneke Weitering Published
A prototype of SpaceX's Starship Mars-colonization spacecraft blew its lid in a crucial pressure test late Tuesday night (Jan. 28).

The 'evening star' Venus swings by the crescent moon today. Here's how to see it.
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Tonight (Jan. 28), you can catch the crescent moon make a close approach to Venus in the evening sky.

Félicette has landed! Memorial for first cat in space unveiled in France.
By Hanneke Weitering Published
A new memorial for Félicette, the first and only cat to go to space, has arrived at its permanent home at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France.

See the moon, Mars and Antares form a triangle in Monday's predawn sky
By Hanneke Weitering Published
The waning crescent moon will form a triangle with the Red Planet and the bright star Antares in the morning sky on Monday (Jan. 20), and you can catch the trio in the morning sky before dawn.

In photos: Ariane 5 rocket lofts 2 satellites into orbit for Eutelsat, India
By Hanneke Weitering Published
In its first launch of the year, Arianespace successfully used an Ariane 5 rocket to launch two new communications satellites into orbit for Eutelsat and India. See photos of the mission here!

An Ariane 5 rocket will launch 2 communications satellites today. How to watch live
By Hanneke Weitering Published
The European launch provider Arianespace will use an Ariane 5 rocket to launch two new communications satellites into orbit today (Jan. 16), and you can watch it live online.

NASA astronauts are taking the second all-woman spacewalk today. Watch it live!
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Two NASA astronauts are taking a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (Jan. 15), and you can watch all the action live online.

You Can Watch a SpaceX Dragon Cargo Ship Return to Earth Tuesday. Here's How.
By Hanneke Weitering Published
A SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station today (Jan. 5) to begin a 5-hour journey back to Earth, and you can watch its departure live online.

The 100 Best Space Photos of 2019
By Hanneke Weitering, Christine Lunsford Last updated
The year 2019 was an amazing one for space photography. From rocket launches to the northern lights, here's 100 cosmic views dazzled us as the year made its annual trip around the sun.

How to Watch Boeing's 1st Starliner Test Flight to the Space Station Online
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Boeing will make history this week when it sends its CST-100 Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station for the first time, and you can keep up with the weeklong mission live online.

Scientists Spot Ancient Star Burst in Milky Way's Heart in Stunning New Image
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Astronomers gazing into the heart of the Milky Way have discovered new clues about our galaxy's dramatic past.

NASA's New Human Spaceflight Chief Optimistic for Moon 2024 Goals
By Hanneke Weitering Published
NASA just appointed a new leader for its human spaceflight program, and he’s dead set on making sure the agency puts astronauts on the moon in 2024.

Ariane 5 Rocket to Launch 2 Communications Satellites Tuesday: How to Watch
By Hanneke Weitering Published
An Ariane 5 rocket will launch two new communications satellites from French Guiana today (Nov. 26), and you can watch it live online.

The Best Astronaut Selfies in Space
By Hanneke Weitering Last updated
These astronaut selfies are literally out of this world!

Astronauts Will Take 4 of the Most Challenging Spacewalks Ever to Fix a Dark Matter Experiment
By Hanneke Weitering Published
Two astronauts are gearing up for what may be the most challenging spacewalks in history.

Rare Mercury Transit, the Last Until 2032, Thrills Skywatchers Around the World
By Hanneke Weitering, Elizabeth Howell Published
The tiny planet Mercury scooted across the sun's face today (Nov. 11) for the last time until 2032, and skywatchers around the world had the chance to witness the rare celestial event.

Mercury Transit 2019: How to Watch the Rare Event Live Online
By Hanneke Weitering Published
When Mercury passes in front of the sun on Monday, you'll need the right equipment to see it safely. But if you don't have that kind of astronomy gear handy, you can also watch it live online.
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