Brandon Specktor is an Editor at Space and Physics. He specializes in a range of topics including astronomy, earth sciences, and climate change, with a keen focus on NASA, space travel, and the International Space Station. Brandon's work has been featured in notable publications such as Space.com, MSN, Reader's Digest Asia, and Live Science.
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Brandon Specktor's coverage heavily focuses on space exploration, astronomy, and scientific discoveries. His articles often cite data and government announcements while also providing educational content in the form of "how-to guides." To effectively reach out to him, consider pitching fact-based stories or analyses backed by credible data related to recent space missions, astronomical discoveries, or significant events within the solar system. Additionally, contributions that align with his interest in educating readers about science-related topics could resonate well with him.
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By: Dan Green, Laura Mondragón, Brandon Specktor
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman felt genuine fear when he saw the Orion spacecraft had gone farther from Earth than anticipated, the astronaut told an audience at the Starmus VIII festival this week.
By: Harry Baker, Laura Mondragón, Brandon Specktor
The Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission, which launched from Japan on Oct. 19, is on its way to Mars. When it arrives, the probe will attempt to land on one of the Red Planet's twin moons and scoop up rocks to bring back to Earth. Experts tell Live Science what these "transformative" samples could teach us.
By: Laura Mondragón, Brandon Specktor, Jamie Carter
You'll have two chances to see October's full Hunter's Moon rise dramatically this week. Here's when to get the best views.
By: Brandon Specktor, Laura Mondragón, Laura Geggel
Stare into the transfixing eye of the "Seagull Nebula" in this newly-released test image from the visionary Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
By: Andrey Feldman, Laura Mondragón, Brandon Specktor
A hypothetical particle could have briefly held more energy than everything else in the infant universe combined, which could help explain how matter won out over antimatter.
By: Laura Mondragón, Brandon Specktor
NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has officially ended its mission after more than 20 years, as it approaches a fiery reentry through Earth's atmosphere.
By: Brandon Specktor
A pioneering NASA space telescope is no more. In sad news for Swifties everywhere, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has officially ended its
By: Brandon Specktor
Stare into the transfixing eye of the "Seagull Nebula" in this newly-released test image from the visionary Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
By: Brandon Specktor, Laura Mondragón, Shreejaya Karantha
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a galaxy with a ring of newborn stars as it appeared 2.1 billion years after the Big Bang — hinting that the early universe may have been more chaotic than once thought.
By: James Price, Brandon Specktor, Harry Baker
The Defense Intelligence Agency's latest "Challenges to Security in Space" report included a declassified satellite photo of China's Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane, which has released at least nine mysterious payloads into low Earth orbit since 2022.
