Josh Dinner
Josh Dinner is Space.com's Content Manager. He is a writer and photographer with a passion for science and space exploration, and has been working the space beat since 2016. Josh has covered the evolution of NASA's commercial spaceflight partnerships, from early Dragon and Cygnus cargo missions to the ongoing development and launches of crewed missions from the Space Coast, as well as NASA science missions and more. He also enjoys building 1:144 scale models of rockets and human-flown spacecraft. Find some of Josh's launch photography on Instagram and his website, and follow him on Twitter, where he mostly posts in haiku.
Latest articles by Josh Dinner
Sweden becomes 38th country to sign NASA's Artemis Accords for moon exploration
By Josh Dinner published
Sweden is the latest nation to sign onto NASA's Artemis Accords on April 16, following Switzerland's signing earlier this week.
Switzerland signs Artemis Accords to join NASA in moon exploration
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Switzerland became the 37th country to sign the Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration with NASA on April 15, following the inclusion of Greece and Uruguay in February.
Car-size asteroid gives Earth a super-close shave with flyby closer than some satellites
By Josh Dinner published
A newly discovered space rock will harmlessly pass by Earth today. Still, at less than a tenth the distance to the moon, asteroid 2024 GJ2 will miss the planet by the skin of its teeth.
I proposed under the diamond ring of the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Josh Dinner published
After a year planning the perfect proposal for the April 8 solar eclipse, it couldn't have gone better.
William Shatner is beaming in to see the 2024 total solar eclipse from Indiana (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Star Trek's William Shatner spoke about his upcoming visit to Bloomington, Indiana, for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Why I’m staying home for the April 8 solar eclipse
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For the last total solar eclipse, in 2017, I drove 4 hours to get to the path of totality. This time, I'm not traveling farther than just down the street.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot
By Josh Dinner published
This amazing photo of a Falcon Heavy rocket transiting the moon won the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
SunChips will sell exclusive total solar eclipse flavors only during totality on April 8
By Josh Dinner published
SunChips is releasing a special solar eclipse-themed flavor during the April 8 solar eclipse, but the chips will only be available while totality passes through the United States.
SpaceX's Dragon capsule docks at ISS on 30th cargo mission for NASA
By Josh Dinner published
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrived at the ISS early Saturday morning (March 23), delivering several thousand pounds of fresh food and research materials to the orbital lab.
SpaceX launches its 30th Dragon cargo mission to the ISS (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX launched its 30th cargo mission to the ISS for NASA this afternoon (March 21), carrying 3 tons of supplies and scientific hardware to the orbiting lab.
NASA, SpaceX ready to launch 30th cargo mission to ISS on March 21
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX is scheduled to launch its 30th operational cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA on Thursday (March 21).
SpaceX's evening Starlink launch wows West Coast skywatchers (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's Falcon 9 lit up the night sky March 18, when the expanding plume from the rocket's high-altitude ascent could be seen like a cosmic 'jellyfish' for hundreds of miles.
SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket into space on epic 3rd test flight (video)
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's next-generation Starship megarocket launched on a stunning third-ever test flight today (March 14), somewhat astonishingly completing many of its mission objectives.
How to watch SpaceX launch Crew-8 astronauts to the space station on March 3 (free livestream)
By Josh Dinner published
How to watch SpaceX launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on March 3.
Kerbal Space Program game director and ULA CEO talk STEM collaboration and companies' futures (exclusive)
By Josh Dinner published
Spaceflight simulation Kerbal Space Program (KSP) paired up with United Launch Alliance to challenge the internet to recreate the new Vulcan Centaur rocket in the game, and the results are in!
Space Perspective is nearly ready to fly tourists on luxury balloon rides near the edge of space (exclusive)
By Josh Dinner published
Ever wanted to see the cosmos, but not too keen on buckling-up for a rocket's high-g, explosively-controlled ascent into space? Space Perspective will bring you there in a balloon.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket simulator seen on launchpad from space (photos)
By Josh Dinner published
Satellites captured Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket standing upright at Launch Complex 36 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA has more than twice the asteroid Bennu samples it could have hoped for from OSIRIS-REx probe
By Josh Dinner published
After months of waiting, NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return container is unlocked — and the space agency has weighed the total Bennu sample.
'We have doubled the number of nationalities aboard' ISS as all-European SpaceX Ax-3 astronauts dock at space station
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Freedom arrived at the ISS early Saturday morning (Jan. 20) with the four astronauts of the private Ax-3 mission to begin a two-week mission aboard.
SpaceX launches private Ax-3 mission to ISS, 1st Turkish astronaut on board
By Josh Dinner published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida today (Jan. 18), sending four people, including Turkey's first astronaut, toward the ISS.
Meet the 4 astronauts of SpaceX's Ax-3 launch for Axiom Space
By Josh Dinner published
An international crew of four private astronauts are launching on Axiom Space's third mission to the International Space Station.
ULA's Vulcan rocket launches private US moon lander, 1st since Apollo, and human remains in debut flight
By Josh Dinner published
ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket launched on its first-ever mission this morning (Jan. 8), sending the private Peregrine lander toward the moon.
The top 10 spaceflight stories of 2023
By Josh Dinner published
Last year was a very busy one in the final frontier. Here's a rundown of some highlights, from Starship's debut to NASA's first asteroid sample-return.
Watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch a secretive X-37B military space plane today after delays
By Josh Dinner last updated
The U.S. Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane is poised to launch Dec. 28 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, and you can likely watch it live when the time comes.