Articles by Rod Pyle, Space.com Contributor

Rod Pyle is an author, journalist, television producer and editor in chief of Ad Astra magazine for the National Space Society. He has written 18 books on space history, exploration and development, including "Space 2.0," "First on the Moon" and "Innovation the NASA Way." He has written for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, WIRED, Popular Science, Space.com, Live Science, the World Economic Forum and the Library of Congress. Rod co-authored the "Apollo Leadership Experience" for NASA's Johnson Space Center and has produced, directed and written for The History Channel, Discovery Networks and Disney.

Articles by: Rod Pyle

SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk (right) unveils the Dragon V2 manned spacecraft on May 29, 2014 during an event at the company's Hawthorne, California rocket factory.

Glitz, Glam and SpaceX: Inside Elon Musk's Dragon V2 Spaceship (Video)

By Rod Pyle published 30 May 14

In an event worthy of a Hollywood premiere, billionaire inventor Elon Musk unveiled – quite literally – his new manned Dragon Version 2 spacecraft Thursday night (May 29).

'Big Bang Theory' Art Show Attracts Huge Fan Following (Video)

By Rod Pyle published 1 November 13

Falcon 9 Lifts Off from SpaceX’s Pad at Vandenberg, September 2013

First Person: SpaceX's New Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Soars from California

By Rod Pyle published 30 September 13

Dan McCleese Gives Curiosity's First Birthday Celebration Opening Remarks

One Year on Mars: NASA Marks Curiosity Rover's Dramatic Martian Year with Birthday Bash

By Rod Pyle published 7 August 13

Student Team Set for Zero-Gravity Fire Experiment on NASA 'Vomit Comet'

By Rod Pyle published 13 July 13

Weightless Flames: How Fires Burn in Space

By Rod Pyle published 11 June 13

A team of undergrads will fly experiments on the "Vomit Comet" airplane.

This artist's concept shows NASA's Space Launch System atop its Florida launch pad.

NASA's Biggest Rocket Yet Aims for 2017 Test Flight

By Rod Pyle published 7 June 13

NASA's Space Launch System will take people farther into the solar system than ever.

Private Mars Colony Is No Place for Children (Yet)

By Rod Pyle published 22 May 13

It would be irresponsible to bring kids into the world on the Red Planet, Bas Lansdorp says.

Stephen Hawking Onstage at Caltech Lecture

Big Bang Didn't Need God, Stephen Hawking Says

By Rod Pyle published 17 April 13

The famed cosmologist discussed the origin of the universe during a lecture at Caltech Tuesday night.

Mission to Mars Moon: Student Team Wins Phobos Spaceflight Challenge

By Rod Pyle published 3 April 13

A 16-student team drew up plans for a manned visit to the Mars moon Phobos.

Mars May Be Habitable Today, Scientists Say

By Rod Pyle published 25 February 13

Parts of the Red Planet may be exposed to flowing water seasonally.

Deep Space Industries Harvestor Spacecraft

Deep Space Industries: A New Asteroid-Mining Company Is Born

By Rod Pyle published 28 January 13

A first-person account of Deep Space Industries' grand unveiling.

Endeavour's Nose Inside California Science Center

Newly Opened Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibit Thrills California Crowds

By Rod Pyle published 31 October 12

The new museum exhibit featuring retired shuttle orbiter Endeavour opened Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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