Rod Pyle

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. For more information on the National Space Society, go to nss.org

Latest articles by Rod Pyle

Mars Rover Curiosity
How Innovation Will Get U.S. to Mars 2020 (Op-Ed)

By Rod Pyle Published

NASA's next Curiosity-class rover blends old and new approaches to innovative tech.

Technology
The Apollo Moon Rocket
NASA's Top 10 Innovations (Countdown)

By Rod Pyle Published

NASA's prime innovations, from Apollo to Viking.

Technology
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

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).

Private Spaceflight
'The Big Bang Theory' by Dave Perillo
'Big Bang Theory' Art Show Attracts Huge Fan Following (Video)

By Rod Pyle Published

Space Movies & Shows
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

Launches & Spacecraft
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

Mars Rovers
Fuel Droplet Burns in One-G
Student Team Set for Zero-Gravity Fire Experiment on NASA 'Vomit Comet'

By Rod Pyle Published

Comets
Fuel Droplet Burns in One-G
Weightless Flames: How Fires Burn in Space

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Comets
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

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

Human Spaceflight
Mars One Colony and Astronauts
Private Mars Colony Is No Place for Children (Yet)

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Mars
Stephen Hawking Onstage at Caltech Lecture
Big Bang Didn't Need God, Stephen Hawking Says

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Astronomy
phobos
Mission to Mars Moon: Student Team Wins Phobos Spaceflight Challenge

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Mars
Mars Hubble Photo
Mars May Be Habitable Today, Scientists Say

By Rod Pyle Published

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

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

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Asteroids
Endeavour's Nose Inside California Science Center
Newly Opened Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibit Thrills California Crowds

By Rod Pyle Published

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

Space Shuttle
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