Chelsea Gohd
Chelsea Gohd joined Space.com as an intern in the summer of 2018 and returned as a Staff Writer in 2019. After receiving a B.S. in Public Health, she worked as a science communicator at the American Museum of Natural History. Chelsea has written for publications including Scientific American, Discover Magazine Blog, Astronomy Magazine, Live Science, All That is Interesting, AMNH Microbe Mondays blog, The Daily Targum and Roaring Earth. When not writing, reading or following the latest space and science discoveries, Chelsea is writing music, singing, playing guitar and performing with her band Foxanne (@foxannemusic). You can follow her on Twitter @chelsea_gohd.
Latest articles by Chelsea Gohd

US astronaut moon landing 'not feasible,' by 2024, NASA's inspector general finds
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
Because of anticipated delays in spacesuit development, it is "not feasible" for NASA to land humans on the moon by the agency's hopeful deadline of 2024, a report has found.

NASA's new moon rocket spotted from space rolling to the launch pad (photos)
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA's moonbound rocket rolled to the launch pad, and satellites orbiting Earth captured the milestone from space.

NASA to land 1st person of color on the moon with Artemis program
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA's Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk revealed today (April 9).

'Dead' telescope discovers Jupiter's twin from beyond the grave
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA's Kepler space telescope has spotted a Jupiter look-alike in a new discovery, even though the instrument stopped operations four years ago.

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei back on Earth after record-breaking mission
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei can't wait to see his wife after landing back on Earth after a record-breaking mission.

How will Ukraine keep SpaceX's Starlink internet service online?
By Chelsea Gohd published
SpaceX's Starlink internet is now active in Ukraine. But how will they keep it online?

New Russia sanctions won't imperil ISS operations, NASA says
By Chelsea Gohd published
The International Space Station program will continue business as usual, NASA assures us as the U.S. government levies new sanctions against Russia.

Cosmonaut brains get 'rewired' in space, scientists find
By Chelsea Gohd published
Scientists show how cosmonaut brains adapt to space, almost becoming "rewired" during missions.

Historic sea-level rise predicted by NASA and government task force
By Chelsea Gohd published
In a new collaborative report, NASA and other U.S. government agencies have found that sea levels will rise up to a foot by 2050.

Powerful solar flare from recent sun eruption should reach Earth Wednesday
By Chelsea Gohd published
A powerful solar flare has been traveling through space and will arrive at Earth Wednesday (Feb. 2).

Giant 'tree stump' impact crater spotted on Mars
By Chelsea Gohd published
A Mars probe has snapped a peculiar image of the Red Planet's surface that looks like a giant tree stump, rings and all.

James Webb Space Telescope vs. Hubble: How will their images compare?
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is currently poised to launch and become the most powerful telescope in space. But how will its photos compare to Hubble's?

Russian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnation from space companies and countries
By Chelsea Gohd published
Across the globe, nations and space companies alike are speaking out about Russia's anti-satellite (ASAT) test that forced astronauts in space to take cover.

Russian anti-satellite test a 'dangerous and irresponsible' act that threatens astronauts, US says
By Chelsea Gohd published
Russia conducted an anti-satellite test (ASAT), generating hundreds of thousands of pieces of debris and threatening the safety of astronauts on the International Space Station, the U.S. confirmed.

'Balding' black holes prove Einstein right again on general relativity
By Chelsea Gohd published
A new physics breakthrough shows how Einstein's theory of general relativity continues to hold up, even for "balding" black holes.

1st exoplanet outside the Milky Way possibly discovered
By Chelsea Gohd published
For the first time in history, scientists may have discovered a planet in another galaxy.

Solar storm hits Earth, bringing northern lights to New York
By Chelsea Gohd published
A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.

Pluto's atmosphere is starting to disappear
By Chelsea Gohd published
Pluto's atmosphere is going through a strange transformation, scientists are finding.

William Shatner will be the oldest person to fly in space with Blue Origin launch
By Chelsea Gohd published
Now 90 years old, William Shatner will soon be the oldest person who's ever flown to space.

Satellite images show extreme flooding in New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
By Chelsea Gohd published
The epic storm that swept across the eastern United States this week hit New Jersey so hard that satellites saw the damage from space.

Why all the hate? Looking at what makes Blue Origin's presence in space so different
By Chelsea Gohd published
These days, it feels as though billionaire-backed space companies are launching off Earth all the time. So why does Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin seem to be in the hot seat?

Why Perseverance rover fumbled 1st sampling attempt on Mars
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA's Perseverance rover's first sample collection didn't go as planned due to trouble with a "unique" and unexpectedly powdery Mars rock.

Space station mishap with Russian module more serious than NASA first reported
By Chelsea Gohd published
A Russian module accidentally pushed the International Space Station out of place. Now, a NASA flight director has revealed that the event was even more serious than initially reported.
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