Todd Halvorson
Todd Halvoron is a veteran aerospace journalist based in Titusville, Florida who covered NASA and the U.S. space program for 27 years with Florida Today. His coverage for Florida Today also appeared in USA Today, Space.com and 80 other newspapers across the United States. Todd earned a bachelor's degree in English literature, journalism and fiction from the University of Cincinnati and also served as Florida Today's Kennedy Space Center Bureau Chief during his tenure at Florida Today. Halvorson has been an independent aerospace journalist since 2013.
Latest articles by Todd Halvorson
Rides on Soyuz Spacecraft are Rocky, But Not Risky
By Todd Halvorson, Yuri Karash published
The ride home aboard Russian Soyuz spacecraft are rocky, but safe.
Sally Ride Discusses Anniversary of Her Historic Trip to Space
By Todd Halvorson published
Today is the 25th anniversary of Sally Ride's historic launch.
NASA Names New Shuttle Program Chief
By Todd Halvorson published
NASA's John Shannon has replaced Wayne Hale as shuttle program manager.
Shuttle Astronauts Rehearse March Launch to Space Station
By Todd Halvorson published
Endeavour shuttle astronauts rehearsed their March 11 launch day.
Shuttle Endeavour Moves Closer to March Launch
By Todd Halvorson published
The shuttle Endeavour moves closer towards a March 11, 2008 launch.
Columbia Commander's Widow Rebuilds Life After Tragedy
By Todd Halvorson published
The widow of Columbia commander Rick Husband is turning tragedy into triumph.
Explorer I Launch Team Recalls America's First Satellite
By Todd Halvorson published
Launch team members recall the pressure to orbit a satellite.
Lofty Launch Goals Set for 2008
By Todd Halvorson published
The coming year is going to be a full one on Florida's Space Coast.
NASA Aims for Oct. 23 Shuttle Launch
By Todd Halvorson published
Managers will recommend launching Discovery despite safety concerns.
Shuttle Astronauts Ham it up in Launch Practice
By Todd Halvorson published
Shuttle astronauts ended a Wednesday launch rehearsal with a bit of playfulness.
Spacewalkers to Test 'Goo Gun' for Shuttle Tile Repair
By Todd Halvorson published
NASA will test a caulk gun-like heat shield repair tool during its next shuttle mission.
Houston, We Have a Shuttle Typo
By Todd Halvorson published
NASA replaced the forgotten 'u' in a sign sporting the shuttle Endeavour's name.
Orbiters Feel Pains of Aging
By Todd Halvorson, John Kelly published
NASA is moving to protect ground crews, astronauts and VIPs, closing shuttle Atlantis' launch pad to all but essential personnel.
Final Push to Launch Countdown Under Way
By Todd Halvorson published
NASA is stepping through final launch countdown prepartions at Kennedy Space Center for the planned launch next week of shuttle Atlantis.
Airplane Flies Close to Shuttle Atlantis
By Todd Halvorson published
A small classic aircraft came close to shuttle Atlantis on its Kennedy Space Center launch pad Tuesday.
Actor George Takei Treks to NASA Spaceport, Promotes Diversity
By Todd Halvorson published
New External Tank Arrives in Florida
By Todd Halvorson published
A new external tank arrived this morning at Port Canaveral, positioning NASA managers for a decision that will determine whether shuttle Atlantis is slated to launch in May or June.
Atlantis Astronauts Put Safety First in Launch Training
By Todd Halvorson published
Next Space Station Piece to Fly Vital for Orbital Assembly
By Todd Halvorson published
Space Shuttle Atlantis Crew Practice Escape Drill
By Todd Halvorson published
CAPE CANAVERAL - The Atlantis astronauts capped a practice countdown Thursday with a drill they never want to go through for real: A launch tower escape.
Atlantis Astronauts Arrive at NASA Spaceport for Launch Rehearsal
By Todd Halvorson published
CAPE CANAVERAL – Destined to resume construction of the International Space Station, the Atlantis astronauts this week face a key pre-launch test – a practice countdown at Kennedy Space Center.
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