
Mike Wall
Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, "Out There," was published on Nov. 13, 2018. Before becoming a science writer, Michael worked as a herpetologist and wildlife biologist. He has a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology from the University of Sydney, Australia, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona, and a graduate certificate in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. To find out what his latest project is, you can follow Michael on Twitter.
Latest articles by Mike Wall

SpaceX launches 3rd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 24 of Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband satellites early Wednesday morning (July 16), the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 liftoff.

SpaceX will launch next Starship flight in 'about 3 weeks,' Elon Musk says
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX plans to launch the 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket about three weeks from now, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.

China launches new spacesuits, other supplies to Tiangong space station (video)
By Mike Wall published
A Long March 7 rocket lifted off this evening (July 14), sending China's Tianzhou 9 cargo spacecraft toward the Tiangong space station.

SpaceX Axiom-4 mission to the ISS: Live updates
By Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station.

Private Ax-4 astronauts heading back to Earth early July 14: Watch it live
By Mike Wall published
The private Ax-4 astronaut mission will undock from the International Space Station on Monday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live.

SpaceX launches mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched a mystery satellite to geostationary transfer orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Sunday morning (July 13).

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs
By Mike Wall published
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

Who is Sean Duffy, NASA's new interim chief? From champion lumberjack, reality TV star and Cabinet secretary to space
By Mike Wall published
President Donald Trump has tapped Transportation Secretary and former reality TV star Sean Duffy to lead NASA on an interim basis. Here's what we know about the man.

'I was a good, visible target': Jared Isaacman on why Trump pulled his NASA chief nomination
By Mike Wall published
President Donald Trump says he withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator after learning of his donations to Democratic political candidates.

Space auction: Sally Ride memorabilia collection sells for $145,000
By Mike Wall published
A collection of more than 50 pieces of memorabilia previously owned by Sally Ride, the first American woman to reach space, sold at auction last week for more than $145,000.

'We are proud to serve our country, both on Earth and in space': NASA astronauts beam home July 4 message from ISS (video)
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers, Jonny Kim and Anne McClain marked Independence Day with a few heartfelt words for their compatriots here on Earth.

Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the ISS
By Mike Wall last updated
A Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launched toward the International Space Station this afternoon (July 3), hauling several tons of cargo to the orbiting lab.

SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the MTG-S1 weather satellite for EUMETSAT today (July 1), then came back down to Earth for a landing on a ship at sea.

US set new record with 21 commercial launches in June, FAA says
By Mike Wall published
American companies launched 21 commercial space missions in June 2025, which was a new record for a single month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Watch Blue Origin to launch 6 people to suborbital space today on NS-33 spaceflight
By Mike Wall last updated
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans to launch six people to suborbital space on the NS-33 mission June 29, after local weather conditions in West Texas delayed previous attempts.

Rocket Lab launches 'Symphony of the Stars' mission
By Mike Wall last updated
Rocket Lab launched a satellite for a confidential customer early Saturday morning (June 28).

'Space chocolate,' mango nectar and pierogis: Here are the international foods the private Ax-4 astronauts are flying to the ISS
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of the private Ax-4 mission to the ISS represent four different countries, so the food they're carrying up has a very international flavor.

Off-Earth footprint: Florida company will design shoe in space in 2026
By Mike Wall published
Humanity will soon take another step toward establishing an off-Earth economy, if all goes according to plan for the Florida-based shoe company Syntilay.

SpaceX launching private Ax-4 astronaut mission to ISS early June 25: Watch live!
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX is planning to launch the Ax-4 private astronaut mission early Wednesday, June 25, kicking off a two-week stint aboard the ISS.

SpaceX launches human remains, reentry capsules and more on Transporter 14 rideshare mission (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX launched 70 different payloads — including a special memorial capsule carrying cremated remains and DNA samples — today (June 23) on the Transporter 14 rideshare mission.

Atlas V rocket launches 2nd batch of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper megaconstellation (video)
By Mike Wall published
A powerful Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Space Coast today (June 23), carrying 27 satellites aloft for Amazons' new Project Kuiper broadband network.

SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank
By Mike Wall published
The giant explosion that destroyed a SpaceX Starship vehicle on the test stand this week was likely caused by the failure of a pressurized nitrogen tank, the company said.

SpaceX's Starship explodes in Texas during preparations for 10th test flight
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's newest Starship vehicle exploded on a stand in Texas late Wednesday night (June 18), as it was being prepped for the program's 10th-ever test flight.
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