Samantha Mathewson
Samantha Mathewson joined Space.com as an intern in the summer of 2016. She received a B.A. in Journalism and Environmental Science at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut. Previously, her work has been published in Nature World News. When not writing or reading about science, Samantha enjoys traveling to new places and taking photos! You can follow her on Twitter @Sam_Ashley13.
Latest articles by Samantha Mathewson
Hints of volcanic moon around alien planet may be 1st-of-its-kind discovery (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A sodium cloud detected in the vicinity of an exoplanet named WASP-49 b hints at the presence of a natural satellite, also known as an exomoon.
Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say
By Samantha Mathewson published
Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions.
These space tech spinoffs are helping scientists fight climate change
By Samantha Mathewson published
Innovations in satellite, telescope and spacecraft technology are not only essential to space exploration, but are also helping to better monitor and mitigate climate change on Earth.
SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera asteroid probe today: Watch it live
By Samantha Mathewson last updated
SpaceX will launch Europe's Hera spacecraft on Monday (Oct. 7) toward the asteroid Dimorphos for a post-impact evaluation, and you can watch the liftoff live.
World Space Week 2024: How space technology arms scientists fighting climate change
By Samantha Mathewson published
World Space Week 2024 features events centered on "Space & Climate Change," to celebrate the transformative impact of space technology in the ongoing battle against climate change.
The next solar eclipse will be a partial eclipse in March 2025. Here's what you need to know.
By Samantha Mathewson published
It'll be about six months before skywatchers are treated to another solar eclipse — during which only part of the sun will be obscured from view.
How to watch ULA's 2nd-ever Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on Oct. 4
By Samantha Mathewson published
United Launch Alliance is set to launch the second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Friday morning (Oct. 4), and you can watch the action live online.
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope sees streams of gas cross in distant galaxy cluster (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope detected two new streams of gas trailing behind a galaxy within a cluster called Zwicky 8338, creating a "chaotic landscape."
Hubble Space Telescope spies a spiral galaxy in a cosmic 'clock'
By Samantha Mathewson published
A dazzling new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a bright spiral galaxy on a diagonal tilt, resembling a pendulum swinging back and forth through space.
How to watch SpaceX's Crew-9 astronaut launch for NASA on Sept. 28
By Samantha Mathewson published
SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-9 astronaut mission for NASA on Saturday (Sept. 28), and you can watch the action live online.
NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA is seeking the public's help for innovative solutions to help Artemis astronauts navigate in and around the lunar south pole.
Jupiter-bound JUICE probe snaps photo of Earth, the moon and Uranus
By Samantha Mathewson published
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission photographed the Earth, moon and Uranus as it heads toward Venus for a gravity assist next year.
Behold! 1st-ever photo of Earth and Mars' moon Phobos captured from Red Planet
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a spectacular sight from the surface of Mars: The first-ever photo of Earth alongside the Red Planet's moon Phobos.
Gas and stars 'stolen' from galaxy in striking European Southern Observatory photo and video
By Samantha Mathewson published
A galaxy is robbed of its gas and stars in a new image from the European Southern Observatory.
SpaceX Super Heavy rocket gets supersonic wind tunnel test for NASA's Artemis moon missions (photos)
By Samantha Mathewson published
A 1.2% scale model of SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy rocket underwent NASA wind tunnel testing, during which high-speed forced air simulated varying flight conditions.
Apollo 11 moonwalk footprint featured on Sprayground's latest backpack
By Samantha Mathewson published
Follow in the footsteps of Apollo astronauts with a new space-themed backpack that aims to inspire a sense of exploration and transport wearers to the lunar surface.
SpaceX launching private Polaris Dawn astronaut mission Sept. 10: How to watch live online
By Samantha Mathewson last updated
SpaceX is targeting Sept. 10 for the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first-ever private spacewalk. Here's how you can watch the historic action live.
See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its rings 'disappear' in 2025
By Samantha Mathewson published
Earth will be positioned directly between Saturn and the sun, offering stargazers a spectacular sight.
The Andromeda Galaxy glows rosy red in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope image
By Samantha Mathewson published
The reddish structures of our neighboring galaxy glow brightly in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Astronaut watches a meteor explode over Earth in a bright green fireball in stunning video from ISS
By Samantha Mathewson published
A new video from an astronaut's vantage point in space captures a bright green burst over Earth as a meteor exploded in the night sky.
NASA clears Europa Clipper mission for Oct. 10 launch despite Jupiter radiation worries
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on track for an October launch following tests confirming the spacecraft can handle the harsh conditions around Jupiter's intriguing moon.
Hubble telescope spies a sparkling 'cosmic fossil' 3 million light-years away (image)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Located about 3 million light-years from Earth, the Tucana Dwarf galaxy sits at the far edge of the Local Group of galaxies and is home to aging stars that may hold clues from the early universe.
Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Triangulum Galaxy, the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, is shining with star formation in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA's Perseverance rover begins ambitious ascent up a Mars crater rim
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has started off on its most ambitious ascent yet to the rim of Jezero Crater.
Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket to debut Oct. 13 with NASA Mars launch
By Samantha Mathewson published
The inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, which will send NASA's two-satellite ESCAPADE mission toward Mars, will launch no earlier than Oct. 13.
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