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
Polaris Spaceplanes wraps up MIRA-Light prototype flight tests
By Josh Dinner published
German company Polaris Spaceplanes completed the flight campaign for its MIRA-Light prototype vehicle, and now plans to use that data on a scaled-up version with a linear aerospike engine.
Stunning image of Andromeda galaxy takes top astronomy photography prize of 2023 (gallery)
By Josh Dinner published
The Royal Observatory of Greenwich's annual contest draws more than 4,000 submissions, and the winning images from this year's categories are stunning.
Russia rolls Soyuz rocket to the pad ahead of Sept. 15 astronaut launch to ISS (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
Photos captured the journey of Russia's Soyuz rocket to the launchpad ahead of the MS-24 launch of astronauts to the International Space Station.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites early Tuesday (Sept. 12) and landed the returning rocket on a ship at sea.
Japan's SLIM moon lander is carrying this transforming ball robot (it's not BB-8)
By Josh Dinner published
A small, spherical robot will roll and walk across the lunar surface thanks to some children's toy technologies.
SpaceX launches truly international astronaut team on Crew-7 flight to space station for NASA (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX launched a diverse international crew of astronauts toward the ISS on the Crew-7 mission for NASA early this morning (Aug. 26).
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts will handle over 200 science experiments on ISS
By Josh Dinner published
Crew-7 will continue more than 200 ongoing investigations aboard the ISS. NASA highlighted some of the experiments Crew-7 will participate in.
DARPA wants to build a 'thriving commercial economy' on the moon in 10 years
By Josh Dinner published
DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is seeking rapid develop of technologies to support the foundation for an integrated lunar infrastructure.
SpaceX lights up the skies with midnight Starlink launch (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
Photos from SpaceX's recent Starlink launch highlight Falcon 9's raw power, as its rocket engines illuminate the night.
NASA rolls Artemis 2 mobile launch tower to pad for tests (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
The mobile launch platform that supports NASA's Space Launch System rocket was rolled to the pad for testing ahead of next year's crewed Artemis 2 mission to the moon.
Perseid meteor shower 2023 lights up the sky in these gorgeous reader photos (gallery)
By Josh Dinner published
Gaze at some of our best 2023 Perseid meteor shower photo submissions from across the world.
Asteroid struck by NASA's DART probe to be radar-scanned with Hera mission
By Josh Dinner published
The radar component for a CubeSat is being sent to study asteroid Dimorphos has been delivered to ESA for integration with its spacecraft.
What time is Virgin Galactic's Galactic-02 space tourist launch today? Here's how to watch live.
By Josh Dinner published
Virgin Galactic's reusable spaceplane, VSS Unity, will launch its second commercial spaceflight mission today (Aug. 10). Here's how to follow the action.
Meet the crew of Virgin Galactic's 2nd commercial spaceflight
By Josh Dinner published
Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its second commercial spaceflight mission, set to launch Aug. 10.
NASA and Axiom Space sign-on for 4th private astronaut mission to space station
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and Axiom Space are honing in on launch dates for the next two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
New book 'Stargazing: Contemplating the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace' teaches meditation to bring stargazing down to Earth
By Josh Dinner published
Swapna Krishna, author of the new book "Stargazing: Contemplating the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace," writes a guide to getting the most out of the night sky wherever you are.
NASA's Psyche mission to metal asteroid undergoes vital testing for October launch
By Josh Dinner published
With the completion of a comprehensive flight software test campaign, NASA engineers are "counting down the days" as the metal-rich-asteroid-bound Psyche probe nears its October launch date.
Antares rocket makes its final launch, sending cargo to the International Space Station
By Josh Dinner last updated
Northrop Grumman's final Antares 200 series rocket launched the NG-19 resupply mission to the International Space Station, delivering over 8,200 pounds of research and provisions.
New satellite will able to see 'X-ray rainbow' from huge objects in space
By Josh Dinner published
A satellite called XRISM will use X-ray detection instruments to probe the high-energy universe like never before. Both NASA and Japan are involved in the mission.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy seen from space waiting on launch pad (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy was photographed from space by Maxar Technologies before the rocket launches their largest satellite ever.
NASA eyeing SpaceX's Starship as possible space station
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX and NASA are working to include Starship in an architecture of low Earth orbit opportunities by considering the massive spacecraft for use as a space station.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy shows off its 27 engines ahead of July 26 launch (photo)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX has shared a photo featuring the business end of the Falcon Heavy rocket set to launch a massive satellite for Maxar Technologies later this week.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy to launch world's largest private communications satellite on July 26
By Josh Dinner published
Maxar's largest communications satellite ever is being launched soon by a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
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