Tariq Malik
Tariq is the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com based out of our New York City office and joined the team in 2001, first as an intern and staff writer, and later as an editor. He covers human spaceflight, exploration and space science, as well as skywatching and entertainment. He became Space.com's Managing Editor in 2009 and Editor-in-Chief in 2019. In October 2022, Tariq received the Harry Kolcum Award for excellence in space reporting from the National Space Club Florida Committee.
Hailing from Stockton, California (where he attended the same high school as NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez), Tariq studied print journalism and astronomy at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, earning a bachelor's degree in journalism in 1999 along with a minor in astronomy. He then served as a staff reporter for The Los Angeles Times covering education and city beats in La Habra and Fullerton in Orange County for the Our Times sections.
In 2000, Tariq became the city reporter for the Huntington Beach Independent, a weekly publication of the Los Angeles Times, covering local politics and events, crime, business and environmental issues. He left the Los Angeles Times in 2001 to study science journalism at New York University, where he earned a master's degree in 2002 from NYU's Science and Environmental Reporting Program (now the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program) under the direction of space reporter William Burrows.
Tariq first joined Space.com as an intern in September 2001 while also serving as a research assistant for nutrition writer Gary Taubes and writing freelance projects, where his work appeared in The Scientist and Laboratory Equipment Magazine. He became a full-time reporter covering spaceflight in 2004, with this first launch being NASA's STS-114 Return to Flight mission in July 2005.
Tariq 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. When not writing about space, you can find Tariq watching the latest Star Trek TV series, sci-fi movies and reading about hippos, his favorite animal. You can find Tariq at Space.com and as the co-host to the This Week In Space podcast with space historian Rod Pyle on the TWiT network. To see his latest project, you can follow Tariq on Twitter @tariqjmalik.
Latest articles by Tariq Malik
What time does the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft splash down on Dec. 11 to end NASA's moon mission?
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will end a 26-day mission to the moon on Sunday, Dec. 11, and here's what time to watch.
Watch NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft return to Earth in these free webcasts
By Jeff Spry, Tariq Malik last updated
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft is returning to Earth from the moon on its historic uncrewed test flight and you can see live views and mission updates from NASA right now for free.
Holiday sale: Save 32% on your subscription to All About Space magazine, plus read a free issue here!
By Tariq Malik last updated
Subscribe to All About Space today from just $8.77 per issue, in this holiday sale, saving you a massive 32%.
Fortnite's Chapter 3 finale event 'Fracture' just launched players to space to reforge the island
By Tariq Malik published
Epic Games' Fortnite Chapter 3 finale event destroyed the battle royale game's island battleground on Saturday (Dec. 3), then launched players into space to build a new one.
You can get 3 months of Discovery+ at $0.99 a month for Cyber Monday, but act fast
By Tariq Malik published
Deals Right now, you can get Discovery+ for just $0.99 for the first three months, saving you $12 off the usual $4.99 per month price.
Black Friday Deals live now: Telescopes, VR headsets, Lego and more
By Tariq Malik last updated
Deals Our Cyber Monday space deals coverage is underway with the freshest deals on telescopes, star projectors, drones, Lego and more.
Last chance to save $180 on Lego's epic Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon for Cyber Monday
By Tariq Malik published
Deals This deal will fly away fast. Lego's stunning Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon is rarely on sale and at one of the lowest prices for the year, at a chill $669.99 at Zavvi.
Rocket startup ABL Space Systems aborts 3rd launch attempt in a week
By Tariq Malik published
ABL Space Systems, a small satellite launching startup aiming to make its rocket debut, aborted its third launch attempt in less than a week on Monday (Nov. 21).
Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft sees the moon for 1st time in stunning video
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Orion spacecraft has spotted the destination of its Artemis 1 test flight the moon and captured a stunning video to mark the moment.
Spot NASA's Artemis 1 Orion on its way to the moon in a free livestream (Nov. 19)
By Tariq Malik last updated
NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft is headed to the moon and you have a chance to see the spacecraft in a telescope online Saturday night (Nov. 19).
Watch the PC Gaming Show: 2023 preview for free today to prep for your next sci-fi gaming year
By Tariq Malik last updated
You can see what's coming next in space gaming and beyond in the PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview today (Nov. 17).
What time is NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch on Nov. 16?
By Tariq Malik last updated
NASA's Artemis 1 SLS rocket launch to the moon is scheduled to launch on Nov. 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 GMT).
Watch NASA astronauts take a spacewalk outside space station today
By Tariq Malik published
Two NASA astronauts will float outside the International Space Station today to prepare the orbiting lab for new solar wings and you can watch it live online.
How to watch the Blood Moon lunar eclipse for free online, the last until 2025
By Tariq Malik last updated
You can see a Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, the last until 2025. Here's how to watch it online for free.
What time is the Blood Moon total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8?
By Tariq Malik last updated
The last total lunar eclipse until 2025 will turn the moon a blood-red hue on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but exactly when you should look up depends on where you are.
Amazing photos of the last Blood Moon lunar eclipse of 2022 (gallery)
By Tariq Malik published
The moon passed through Earth's shadow in the final total lunar eclipse of 2022 on Nov. 8, 2022. See spectacular photos here!
Fire alarm on Earth delays Northrop Grumman cargo launch to space station
By Tariq Malik last updated
A fire alarm on Earth prevented the launch of Northrop Grumman's NG-18 cargo ship for NASA on Nov. 6.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches successful rocket test: report
By Tariq Malik published
Iran's Revolutionary Guard successfully launched a new rocket capable of sending satellites into orbit on Saturday (Nov. 5).
Stratolaunch's Roc, the world's largest plane, aces 1st flight carrying hypersonic prototype
By Tariq Malik published
Stratolaunch flew a prototype of its planned air-launched Talon hypersonic vehicle for the first time on Friday (Oct. 28).
What time is the last solar eclipse of 2022 on Oct. 25?
By Tariq Malik last updated
The moon will pass in front of the sun in the last solar eclipse of the year on Tuesday (Oct. 25), but you may have to wake up early if you hope to watch it online.
Solar eclipse of October 2022: When, where and how to see it on Oct. 25
By Tariq Malik published
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the moon will pass in front of the sun in the last solar eclipse of 2022. Here's everything you need to know.
Shuttle Astronauts Make Midnight Docking at Space Station
By Tariq Malik last updated
Space shuttle Endeavour made a midnight docking at the International Space Station Wednesday to deliver NASA's last big room and windows for the high-flying laboratory.
Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine
By Tariq Malik published
Billionaire Elon Musk said SpaceX will keep funding Starlink internet service in Ukraine, backtracking from a previous push to ask the Pentagon to foot the bill.
Save up to 50% to stream your sci-fi with these Fire TV Cube and Fire TV Stick deals for October Prime Day
By Tariq Malik last updated
Deal If you're looking for a device to bring all your streaming channels together, Amazon has its Fire TV and Fire TV Sticks on sale for up to 50% off right now.
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