Patrick passed away in 2022 after a long career as an award-winning freelance journalist and writer covering science, technology, and the U.S. space program. In 2005, Patrick went to work as a business writer and senior reporter at Florida Today in Melbourne covering technology companies and space science, expanding his skills to include videography. As a metro editor at the paper, he instructed reporters to file stories from out in field using wireless tech. His work appeared at Space.com and numerous other online sites and publications.
Latest articles by Patrick Peterson

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Sen. Barack Obama promised not to cut NASA funding if elected president.

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The equipment to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope is arriving at NASA's spaceport.

By Patrick Peterson Published
NASA engineers are guaranteeing that damage to the flame trench will be fixed before the August rollout of the space shuttle Atlantis.

By Patrick Peterson Published
The second ballistic Soyuz landing in a row raises concerns for U.S. ISS crew.

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Delayed shuttle fuel tank deliveries may delay Hubble-bound flight.

By Patrick Peterson Published
NASA is tackling a late shuttle fuel tank for its next launch.

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Space industry representatives heard magic words -- but few specifics -- from presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani.
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