Space.com Staff
Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier. Originally founded in 1999, Space.com is, and always has been, the passion of writers and editors who are space fans and also trained journalists. Our current news team consists of Editor-in-Chief Tariq Malik; Editor Hanneke Weitering, Senior Space Writer Mike Wall; Senior Writer Meghan Bartels; Senior Writer Chelsea Gohd, Senior Writer Tereza Pultarova and Staff Writer Alexander Cox, focusing on e-commerce. Senior Producer Steve Spaleta oversees our space videos, with Diana Whitcroft as our Social Media Editor.
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Best Spaceflight and Space History Books
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Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
Future Genius: Discover our new knowledge magazine for kids aged 7 to 11, out now!
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Packed with puzzles, activities and videos, each edition of Future Genius takes you on an epic journey of STEAM discovery — from the solar system to Ancient Greece.
In photos: Virgin Galactic's 1st fully crewed spaceflight with billionaire Richard Branson
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Save 30% on Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope for Prime Day
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Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ telescope is on sale this Amazon Prime Day for $195.99, down 30% from the usual price of $279.96.
Super Flower Blood Moon: Amazing photos of the total lunar eclipse of 2021
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A total lunar eclipse dazzled skywatchers on May 26, 2021. See incredible photos of the celestial spectacle.
NASA's moonwalking Apollo astronauts: Where are they now?
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A look at the 18 men who flew on manned moon landing missions.
Photos: Freedom 7, America's 1st Human Spaceflight
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Alan B. Shepard, Jr., made the first U.S. manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961.
Star Wars: The latest news, movies, TV shows and more
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A long time ago (1977, to be precise), the original "Star Wars" saga was born, quickly evolving into one of the most popular sci-fi franchises of all time. See the latest "Star Wars" news here!
SpaceX's Crew-1 astronaut mission to the International Space Station in photos
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See photos of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission, the first operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Crew-1 astronaut mission for NASA: Live updates
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SpaceX plans to launch the first operational flight of its Crew Dragon astronaut taxi to the International Space Station on Nov. 14, 2020.
Best Star Wars-themed kitchen accessories
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If you love Star Wars, or are shopping for someone who does, why not consider a fun, yet practical Star Wars-themed kitchen accessory?
Best space-themed mugs
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Capture that universal love for the stars and planets with a space-themed mug. These astronomical finds will honor that obsession with every hot beverage.
Best Space Books
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Check out our reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.
Best Preteen Space Books
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Feed and inspire a kid's thirst for space with these best book picks.
Best Books about the US moon landings
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Get your Space Race knowledge up to speed with these books on the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
The Best Mars Books
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Getting excited about NASA's InSight lander touching down on Mars? We are, too! Here are some of the best books for young and old to read up about the Red Planet.
Best Science Fiction Books
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Here are some of the best science fiction books Space.com's writers and editors have read and loved.
Best Astrophysics Books
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Space.com's editors present a list of the astrophysics to expand your mind. These books are worth a read-through.
Best space jewelry for women
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You can accessorize with night sky inspiration by adding some space jewelry to your collection. We've collected our favorite celestial finds to get you started.
Yuri Gagarin, First Man in Space (Photo Gallery)
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On April 12, 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space. See photos of the historic flight of Vostok 1.
In photos: NASA's first space shuttle flight, STS-1 on Columbia
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Photos of NASA's first space shuttle launch STS-1 aboard Columbia on April 12, 1981.
SpaceX's Starlink satellite megaconstellation launches in photos
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See photo's of SpaceX's Starlink missions to deploy thousands of small internet satellites into orbit.
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