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Tariq Malik

SPACE.COM MANAGING EDITOR — Tariq joined the Space.com team in 2001 as a staff writer, and later editor, covering human spaceflight, exploration and space science. He became Space.com's Managing Editor in 2009. Before joining Space.com, Tariq was a staff reporter for The Los Angeles Times. He is also an Eagle Scout (yes, he has the Space Exploration merit badge) and went to Space Camp four times as a kid and a fifth time as an adult. He has journalism degrees from the University of Southern California and New York University. To see his latest project, you can follow Tariq on Google+, Twitter and on Facebook.

Articles by: Tariq Malik

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands at Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula during fueling operations for launch on Aug. 17, 2019 local time (Aug. 16 EDT/GMT). The launch was delayed by high winds.

Rocket Lab Delays Electron Launch Due to High Winds

By Tariq Malik

The private spaceflight company Rocket Lab postponed the launch of an Electron rocket carrying four small satellites Friday (Aug. 16) due to high winds.

A Rocket Lab Electron booster is prepared for the company's eight launch, called "Look Ma, No Hands," from Launch Complex 1 at Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. The mission will launch six small satellites into orbit on Aug. 16, 2019.

You Can Watch Rocket Lab Launch 4 Satellites Into Orbit Soon. Here's How.

By Tariq Malik

A Rocket Lab Electron booster will launch a quartet of satellites into orbit today (Aug. 16) and you can watch it all live online.

LinkSpace's RLV-T5 rocket prototype nears its landing pad during an April 19, 2019 test flight. The company is pursuing vertical launch vertical landing technology for space missions.

LinkSpace Reusable Rocket Prototype Makes Its Highest Flight Yet (And Lands, Too!)

By Tariq Malik

The Chinese company LinkSpace successfully flew a rocket prototype on its highest flight yet, then nailed the landing as the firm pursues reusable spaceflight technology.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the Telstar 19V satellite in July of 2018. This rocket’s first stage is scheduled to help loft the Es’hail-2 satellite on Nov. 15, 2018.

SpaceX Delays Launch of Amos-17 Communications Satellite for Israel's Spacecom

By Tariq Malik

A view of SpaceX's Dragon CRS-18 cargo ship attached to the International Space Station's Canadarm2 during berthing operations on July 27,2019. Here, flight controllers in Mission Control are remotely operating the station's arm.

In Photos: SpaceX's Amazing CRS-18 Dragon Flight for NASA!

By Tariq Malik

See photos from SpaceX's spectacular launch and docking of the CRS-18 Dragon cargo mission for NASA in July 2019!

The Progress 73 vehicle blasted off to the International Space Station on July 31, 2019.

Russia Launches Progress 73 Cargo Ship on Speedy Flight to Space Station

By Tariq Malik

The Russian-built Progress 73 cargo ship launched to the International Space Station Wednesday (July 31) on a 4-hour trek to the orbiting laboratory.

The uncrewed Russian cargo ship Progress 72 burns up and breaks part in Earth's atmosphere in this photo taken July 29, 2019 by NASA astronaut Nick Hague on the International Space Station.

A Russian Space Cargo Ship Just Fell to Earth. See Its Fiery Demise!

By Tariq Malik

The Russian-built Progress cargo ship went down in flames (on purpose) on Monday (July 29) and a space station astronaut made sure to capture its fiery doom on camera.

SpaceX's Starhopper Starship prototype makes its first untethered flight at the company's Boca Chica test site in South Texas on July 25, 2019 in this still from a drone camera.

SpaceX Starship Prototype Takes 1st Free-Flying Test Hop

By Tariq Malik

SpaceX's Starhopper rocket, the first prototype for a massive Starship vehicle, made its first untethered test hop late Thursday (July 25).

SpaceX's Starhopper test vehicle attempts its first untethered test hop on July 24, 2019 at the company's Boca Chica, Texas test site. The vehicle did not lift off as planned..

SpaceX's Starhopper Rocket Prototype Aborts 1st Untethered Hop Attempt

By Tariq Malik

SpaceX fired up its Starhopper test vehicle for its biggest hop yet Wednesday (July 24), but the rocket prototype aborted the launch just seconds into the attempt.

A copy of the U.S. Customs form filled out by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins after their return to Earth on July 24, 1969.

Back from the Moon, Apollo Astronauts Had to Go Through Customs

By Tariq Malik, Hanneke Weitering

Before the ticker tape parades and the world tour, the Apollo 11 astronauts were greeted with a more mundane aspect of life on Earth when they splashed down 50 years ago—going through customs.

The Apollo 11 moon landing takes the stage on NBC's "America's Got Talent" Tuesday, July 23, in a must-see performance by Light Art Show's light projection artist Alex Dowis.

Apollo 11 Launches Into 'America's Got Talent' This Week! (Exclusive Clip)

By Tariq Malik

Watch out, "America's Got Talent." Apollo 11 is launching onto your stage Tuesday, July 23, by way of Light Art Show's Alex Dowis!

Ben Feist's new website, "Apollo 11 in Real Time," replays the first moon landing mission 50 years later.

Relive the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Mission in Real Time!

By Tariq Malik

You can relive NASA's historic Apollo 11 mission as it happened with two amazing livestreams this month courtesy of ApolloinRealTime.org's Ben Feist and Space.com partner Simulation Curriculum!

Watch Ask a Spaceman: Science of Apollo with astrophysicist Paul Sutter!

Ask A Spaceman: The Science of Apollo | Video Show

By Tariq Malik

Astrophysicist Paul Sutter breaks down the science behind NASA's historic Apollo moon missions for Space.com. Tune in here!

A tryptic of posters celebrate NASA's, Apollo's and Space.com's big anniversaries this year. You can download them for free online.

Space.com at 20: A Letter (and Thank You!) from the Editor

By Tariq Malik

Twenty years ago today, on July 20, 1999, Space.com went live for the very first time.

An Indian GSLV Mark III-M1 rocket carrying the country's Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter, lander and rover stands atop its launchpad on Sriharikota Island awaiting launch. Liftoff is set for July 22, 2019.

India to Launch Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander Mission July 22

By Tariq Malik

India is now targeting a July 22 launch of its first moon lander and rover after a weeklong delay due to a technical glitch.

Buzz Aldrin taking equipment off the lunar module during the Apollo 11 mission.

Apollo 11 Moon Landing Giveaway with Simulation Curriculum & Celestron!

By Tariq Malik

The Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft (bottom) and its Vikram lander (top) are prepared to be encapsulated by a payload fairing before being loaded on their Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III-M1 rocket for a July 2019 launch.

India Delays Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander Launch Over 'Technical Snag'

By Tariq Malik

India postponed the launch of Chandrayaan-2, its biggest moon mission yet, due to a technical snag less than an hour before liftoff.

An India Space Research Organisation GSLV III Mark 1 rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-2 moon orbiter, lander and rover stands poised for a launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Center on Sriharikota.

India Shoots for the Moon with Ambitious Lunar Launch Today! Watch It Live

By Tariq Malik

India is about to launch its most ambitious mission to the moon yet, and you can watch it live today (July 14).

The space startup SpinLaunch has secured its first launch contract, a prototype flight for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Secretive Startup SpinLaunch Gets 1st Launch Contract for US Military

By Tariq Malik

The secretive startup SpinLaunch, which aims to fling satellites into space without a traditional launch pad, has just secured its first launch contract.

SpaceX will launch 24 satellites for Space Test Program 2 mission by the U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Systems Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket on June 24, 2019. This image shows many of the satellites packed together for launch.

This Is What 2 Dozen Satellites Look Like Packed for Launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy

By Tariq Malik

SpaceX is gearing up for its busiest Falcon Heavy megarocket launch yet and now, thanks the U.S. Air Force, we know what the epic rideshare looks like.

This still image from a U.S. Air Force video shows SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket as it breaks through fog to launch the Canadian Radarsat Constellation Mission, which included three satellites, from Space Launch Complex 4E at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base on June 12, 2019.

Out of the Fog: Amazing SpaceX Launch Photos of Canada's Radarsat Constellation

By Tariq Malik

On June 12, 2019, a used SpaceX rocket launched three satellites for Canada's Radarsat Constellation Mission to study Earth from space. See the photos here!

An artist's illustration of India's Chandrayaan-2 orbiter (bottom) and the Vikram lander, which carries the Pragyan rover, in orbit around the moon.

India Will Launch an Ambitious Moon Orbiter-Lander-Rover Combo in July

By Tariq Malik

India is about to take its biggest leap to the moon yet next month, with a mission to land at the lunar south pole.

NASA will announce its first selection of companies to send science experiments to the moon on May 31, 2019.

NASA to Unveil 1st Commercial Moon Landing Services Selection Today. How to Watch

By Tariq Malik

NASA will reveal its selection of the first commercial companies to deliver its science experiments to the moon. Here's how to watch.

A Russian Proton-M rocket carrying the Yamal-601 communications satellite launches into orbit from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan on May 30, 2019.

Russian Proton Rocket Launches Powerful Yamal-601 Satellite Into Orbit

By Tariq Malik

A Russian rocket lit up the night sky over Baikonur Cosmodrome Thursday (May 30) to launch a powerful new communications satellite into orbit.

Lego's Epic Apollo 11 Lunar Lander Set in Photos!

By Tariq Malik

Lego is celebrating the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 moon landing with an epic Lego Creator lunar lander set! See the amazing kit in pictures here.