Josh Dinner
Josh Dinner is Space.com's Content Manager. He is a writer and photographer with a passion for science and space exploration, and has been working the space beat since 2016. Josh has covered the evolution of NASA's commercial spaceflight partnerships, from early Dragon and Cygnus cargo missions to the ongoing development and launches of crewed missions from the Space Coast, as well as NASA science missions and more. He also enjoys building 1:144 scale models of rockets and human-flown spacecraft. Find some of Josh's launch photography on Instagram and his website, and follow him on Twitter, where he mostly posts in haiku.
Latest articles by Josh Dinner
![a figure in a clean white spacesuit sits strapped into a black bucket seat, as the image looks upward from his blurry knee on the left in the foreground. Above on the left, a gloved hand with black-tipped fingers holds a component against the dark wall of a spacecraft. The full face visor on the helmet near the top center right reflects a copper shine. Behind, white walls and piping.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dP9s2owV5w8bvWMA8KnuvR-320-80.jpg)
Polaris Dawn crew shows off new SpaceX spacesuits for 1st private spacewalk (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's new spacesuits look gorgeous in these photos from the Polaris Dawn crew's recent acceptance testing and training. The mission will include the 1st-ever all-civilian spacewalk.
![Fitted red tarps wrap around the circular bell ends of four humungous rocket engines embeded in a white boattail mount on an orange fuel tank, flipped horizontal, with the bulk of its fuselage hiddenn behind the doors or a large hangar. Workers in highlighter vests scurry about like ants.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T2wTQjibpLkTecERtiYe5o-320-80.jpg)
NASA rolls giant Artemis 2 moon rocket core off the factory floor for astronaut mission (video)
By Josh Dinner published
The SLS booster for NASA's next mission to the moon has left the Michoud Assembly Facility to ship to the Kennedy Space Center ahead of Artemis 2.
![A tall chrome rocket booster stands next to a launch tower as huge explosions of fire burst from its engines below. Smoke billows in all directions.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k3GaqVKkdY6y9HTuU4Ro7g-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX test-fires Super Heavy Starship booster ahead of 5th flight (video)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX ignited the engines on the Super Heavy first stage booster of its Starship rocket, completing a critical test ahead of the megarocket's next flight.
![nine astronauts float in a mostly-white module of a space station, all smiling for a photo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YwroLJP8QoPC88wdGkVw7A-320-80.jpg)
When will Starliner come home? Boeing and NASA still don't know
By Josh Dinner published
Boeing's Starliner capsule has been in orbit for more than a month, and it remains unclear when the spacecraft and its two astronauts will return to Earth.
![The International Space Station jettisons a 2.9-ton pallet carrying used batteries on March 11, 2021. This photo was posted on Twitter by NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mju7yKdsXSkhTmMYpQ9MXT-320-80.jpg)
Florida family files claim with NASA after ISS space junk crashes into home
By Josh Dinner published
A Florida family has filed a claim with NASA after discarded components from the International Space Station crashed through their house.
![Three astronauts, two in spacesuits, test spacesuits for a spacewalk on the International Space Station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb39yuyEuLtH2W5k9BT7LA-320-80.jpg)
Watch NASA astronauts collect microbe samples during ISS spacewalk today (livestream video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
Two NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station today (June 24), and you can watch the action live.
![The moon known as 'Strawberry Moon' rises over the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion in Athens, Greece on June 21, 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TfMmh3uwNnRfFU9BXpNBjK-320-80.jpg)
Sweet Strawberry Moon, first full moon of summer, thrills stargazers around the world (photos)
By Josh Dinner, Tariq Malik published
June's Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 delighted skywatcher from across the globe, and was captured in some amazing photos.
![Three astronauts, two in spacesuits, test spacesuits for a spacewalk on the International Space Station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb39yuyEuLtH2W5k9BT7LA-320-80.jpg)
NASA reschedules ISS spacewalk after astronaut experiences 'spacesuit discomfort'
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has rescheduled last week's EVA, which was called off only an hour before the astronauts were set to exit the station.
![Boeing's Starliner capsule approaches the International Space Station for docking on June 6, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hQSEPuUQWGLK27MppSSr2J-320-80.jpg)
NASA delays landing of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut mission to June 22
By Josh Dinner published
The return of Boeings 1st crewed Starliner mission has been delayed to June 22.
![Three astronauts, two in spacesuits, test spacesuits for a spacewalk on the International Space Station](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb39yuyEuLtH2W5k9BT7LA-320-80.jpg)
NASA calls off spacewalk at International Space Station due to 'spacesuit discomfort'
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has postponed a scheduled EVA today (June 13), as the two astronauts slated for the spacewalk were already putting on their suits.
![a white rocket launches on a sunny day above a plume of fire and smoke](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SdRNJMwradX64X6NnyvHjZ-320-80.jpg)
Boeing's Starliner launches astronauts for 1st time in historic liftoff (photos, video)
By Elizabeth Howell, Josh Dinner published
Boeing's Starliner capsule thundered to orbit today (June 5) with two astronauts on board, kicking off a crucial test flight for the company and for NASA.
![An Atlas V rocket and white Starliner capsule on the launch pad as its crew access arm moves clear](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SP3z95pvFxQWiwQej5Qc6Y-320-80.png)
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch aborted minutes before liftoff (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been delayed yet again, this time due to an automatic abort just minutes before liftoff today (June 1).
![A space capsule atop a rocket ship rests against a launch tower.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BucK77PC7LuzF95GnF9bJB-320-80.jpg)
The ISS has a urine pump problem. Boeing's Starliner astronaut launch will flush it out.
By Josh Dinner published
Boeing's Starliner capsule is moving toward a June 1 launch, with some last-minute additions to replace some vital equipment aboard the ISS.
![Two small rectangular satellites hover above earth on opposite sides. each has a dual-panel solar array extended from two sides. The curve of Earth below is hazy and blue.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C98fGziZ9c7geRRjAYp8WW-320-80.jpg)
NASA's PREFIRE mission is ready to unlock the mysteries of Earth's poles
By Josh Dinner published
A pair of cubesats will measure far-infrared radiation from Earth's poles to improve climate predictions.
![Six people are displayed in two rows, from left to right, the top and bottom rows feature a man wearing a red toboggin and holding a dog, a black and white image of a man in a tux, a man with a mustache and glasses wearing a black shirt, a bald man in a red sweater, a woman with a silky scarf by a large body of water, and a bearded man with dark hair and glasses in a black shirt.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ACUb6CWbrqcuUFEvZByYsW-320-80.jpg)
Blue Origin will launch these 6 space tourists on May 19, its 1st crewed mission since 2022
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin plans to launch six people — including the United States' first-ever black astronaut candidate — on a suborbital spaceflight this weekend.
![a person in a spacesuit exiting a white capsule in space, above Earth, from what looks like the top of the capsule. A barely lit moon is seen in the background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f4t2Yu9pK4YDiNtb6smajb-320-80.jpg)
How SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts will attempt the 1st-ever 'all-civilian' spacewalk
By Josh Dinner published
New details for SpaceX's privately-funded crewed launch, Polaris Dawn, paint a more complete picture of what the mission will look like, and how SpaceX's new EVA suits will play a part.
![a gold-foil-covered cylindrical spacecraft above the moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FDDQeHzrVPjwSZGK5Zi59F-320-80.jpg)
China's Chang'e 6 mission to collect samples of the far side of the moon enters lunar orbit (video)
By Josh Dinner published
China's Chang'e 6 has entered orbit around the moon ahead of its upcoming landing attempt on the lunar far side where it will collect samples that will be returned to Earth.
![a shadowy figure in a spacesuit touches a glove to the helmet's visor.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2rCCS4s48iL4dRybN5apC7-320-80.jpg)
SpaceX reveals new EVA suit for 1st private spacewalk on upcoming Polaris Dawn spaceflight (video)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX revealed its new spacesuit designed for Crew Dragon passengers to unbuckle and float outside the spacecraft.
![a large white rocket on a launchpad at sunset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xiucurAintpwUsk5gW3jsN-320-80.jpg)
Watch ULA assemble Atlas V rocket ahead of Boeing Starliner astronaut test flight (video)
By Josh Dinner published
United Launch Alliance's new video highlight's how the Atlas V launch vehicle for Boeing's Starliner was stacked and mated to the spacecraft.
![Two men in dark suits shake hands while sitting at a table with documents and two small flags. Both men are wearing glasses.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UtvzbiGRc3qgr4noQbGGsT-320-80.jpg)
Sweden becomes 38th country to sign NASA's Artemis Accords for moon exploration
By Josh Dinner published
Sweden is the latest nation to sign onto NASA's Artemis Accords on April 16, following Switzerland's signing earlier this week.
![two white men in dark suits shake hands in front of a backdrop of many flags.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ry4eAVjE6PxyJ4zhprWJMo-320-80.jpg)
Switzerland signs Artemis Accords to join NASA in moon exploration
By Josh Dinner published
Switzerland became the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration with NASA on April 15, following the inclusion of Greece and Uruguay in February.
![a blue line crosses a white line across a black space. Earth hangs at the lines' interesect.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tJ8cch2urjeuWnAbR8wTgb-320-80.jpg)
Car-size asteroid gives Earth a super-close shave with flyby closer than some satellites
By Josh Dinner published
A newly discovered space rock will harmlessly pass by Earth today. Still, at less than a tenth the distance to the moon, asteroid 2024 GJ2 will miss the planet by the skin of its teeth.
![A marriage proposal beneath totality of a solar eclipse.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gqNsGJRd4abhqTVGpkMQbb-320-80.jpg)
I proposed under the diamond ring of the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Josh Dinner published
After a year planning the perfect proposal for the April 8 solar eclipse, it couldn't have gone better.