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Hanneke Weitering
Hanneke Weitering is a multimedia journalist in the Pacific Northwest reporting on the future of aviation at FutureFlight.aero and Aviation International News and was previously the Editor for Spaceflight and Astronomy news here at Space.com. As an editor with over 10 years of experience in science journalism she has previously written for Scholastic Classroom Magazines, MedPage Today and The Joint Institute for Computational Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After studying physics at the University of Tennessee in her hometown of Knoxville, she earned her graduate degree in Science, Health and Environmental Reporting (SHERP) from New York University. Hanneke joined the Space.com team in 2016 as a staff writer and producer, covering topics including spaceflight and astronomy. She currently lives in Seattle, home of the Space Needle, with her cat and two snakes. In her spare time, Hanneke enjoys exploring the Rocky Mountains, basking in nature and looking for dark skies to gaze at the cosmos.
Latest articles by Hanneke Weitering
![From the left: American businessman and spaceflight participant ("space tourist") Dennis Tito with Russian cosmonauts Talgat Musabayev and Yuri Baturin aboard the International Space Station on April 30, 2001.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NgDN2PmmkQWdvaZP9PSCdk-320-80.jpg)
On This Day in Space: April 28, 2001: World's 1st space tourist launches to space station
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 28, 2001, the world's first space tourist hitched a ride to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
![Four people wear solar eclipse glasses and look into the sky while smiling](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FDeikJmmRXu6HgzGZTAWqN-320-80.jpg)
Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!
![clouds of gas and dust look like a spooky jack-o'-lantern.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hvUbPFWvWPn2wxcuHFuSJf-320-80.gif)
Spooky space: 11 haunting images of our cosmos
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Here are some of the most spine-chilling space photos to scare your pants off this Halloween.
![During the Quadrantid meteor shower a meteor streaks across the star-studded sky with mountains below.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a9CNBzfzW6bojdhkGKXkZN-320-80.jpg)
Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2024
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.
![Geminid meteor shower](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H8G6fKQiJh2EoHSJTexQn-320-80.jpg)
Wow! Geminid Meteor Shower and Comet 46P Dazzle Skywatchers (Photos)
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
![Photographer Timothy Wenzel created this composite of six Lyrid meteor photos he captured from Midland, Michigan, in the early morning hours of April 22, 2020.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PxfUXKHQJUWWadBqZBjwy4-320-80.jpg)
The 2020 Lyrid meteor shower thrills skywatchers. Here are the best photos.
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
The annual Lyrid meteor shower put on an exceptional show for skywatchers this year, with the new moon setting the stage for gorgeous "shooting stars" to prance across the dark night sky.
![Thomas Pesquet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ZJifZC6bkQevDVCHMCuQe-320-80.jpg)
Space Station Soundtrack: Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Shares His #Songs4Space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
During his first stay at the International Space Station, French astronaut Thomas Pesquet documented his life in orbit by sharing his #songs4space on Twitter.
![A schematic of the Vulcan Centaur rocket with the Dream Chaser spacecraft.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sgEqCUbXxyg29zyCERM4jb-320-80.jpg)
Private Dream Chaser Space Plane Will Ride New Vulcan Rocket for NASA Cargo Launches
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
The private Dream Chaser space plane has a new ride to the International Space Station.
![The U.S. Space Command reports that Russia tested a space-based anti-satellite weapon in orbit on Dec. 16, 2020. This image shows the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, the site of another Russian anti-satellite missile test in April 2020.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RamUSsJ9sSDbtbvnyYd9jF-320-80.jpg)
Russia has launched an anti-satellite missile test, US Space Command says
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Russia has launched a new anti-satellite missile test, its latest push to weaponize space, U.S. Space Command officials said Wednesday (Dec. 16).
![The Crew Dragon "Endeavour" is lifted and mated to its Falcon 9 rocket at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A , on April 13, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/joURuUxreKcYHqt66uddUA-320-80.jpg)
NASA, SpaceX are 'go' to launch Crew-2 astronauts to space station on Earth Day
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Mark your calendars for April 22!
!["This Week in Space" is a new space podcast with Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MthqJE4aUbwmxRUajsw8wE-320-80.jpg)
Space.com joins 'This Week in Space' podcast on TWiT and you can tune in now
By Hanneke Weitering published
A new space podcast covers all the latest and greatest space news with expert commentary and a "humorous twist."
![A Maxar satellite image shows Russian airborne forces in Zdvyzhivka, Ukraine, on Feb. 28, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zre5Ng9YSmgsGF2ZKmmiAK-320-80.jpg)
Ukrainian entrepreneur calls for faster, better satellite data to help fight Russian invasion
By Hanneke Weitering published
Earth observation companies have been sharing optical satellite imagery of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but radar data are what's needed most, Ukrainian entrepreneur Max Polyakov said.
![An Arianespace Soyuz rocket launches the OneWeb 13 mission from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana, on Feb. 10, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zPS2aWUv35LFt3TM3D9gik-320-80.jpg)
Arianespace launches 34 OneWeb satellites on Soyuz rocket in 1st launch of 2022
By Elizabeth Howell published
An Arianespace Soyuz rocket launched 34 new broadband satellites for the OneWeb constellation to space today (Feb. 10).
![National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vqCd3fiM3fMJeFBKWHEUH7-320-80.jpg)
Winter Olympics 2022: See China's stadiums from space in these snowy satellite photos
By Alexander Cox published
The 2022 Winter Olympics are here and Maxar Technologies has released satellite images of many of the venues in China as seen from space.
![An animation of the James Webb Space Telescope extending its Deployable Tower Assembly in space.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RVzYptGymW39FpEzfw549A-320-80.gif)
James Webb Space Telescope extends its tower to make way for sunshield deployment
By Hanneke Weitering published
The James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to finishing the deployment of its massive sunshield.
![The Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope on board is seen on the launch pad at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, on Dec. 23, 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QFNsAz8AEjVA6paHVQJAPn-320-80.jpg)
James Webb Space Telescope's rocket begins fueling up for launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
The rocket that will finally launch NASA's James Webb Space Telescope today (Dec. 25) has begun fueling for liftoff.
![Santa won't be dodging any rockets while delivering gifts this year.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V66A7SRfu4RUCa5a3oLoyQ-320-80.jpg)
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope won't hit Santa during Christmas launch
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
NASA is launching a huge observatory into space early Christmas morning (Dec. 25), but you don't need to worry about it hitting Santa Claus.
![NASA's James Webb Space Telescope meets the payload fairing of the Ariane 5 rocket that will launch it to space from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HmFCUsueoaqLMUjcZMYePh-320-80.jpg)
James Webb Space Telescope launch delayed to Christmas Eve
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
The launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed yet again.
![COBI's Boeing Cst-100 Starliner building set is on sale for Cyber Monday.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZuuHZ79S8qA8QDS24xtGiE-320-80.jpg)
This Boeing Starliner building set from Cobi is 19% off with this Cyber Monday deal
By Space.com Staff, Hanneke Weitering published
Deals Save $5.19 with this Cyber Monday deal.
![The Vantop Snaptain SP7100 Drone is on sale at Walmart for Black Friday.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8nmmBDLySPxX8r2VMjpGib-320-80.jpg)
Save $100 on this Vantop Snaptain drone at Best Buy for Black Friday
By Hanneke Weitering published
Deals The Vantop Snaptain SP7100 drone is 33% off at Best Buy.
![An Arianespace Vega rocket carrying three CERES satellites for the French military lifts off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana on Nov. 16, ,2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AuMSnnBDDFJ5DmSJLLXvfE-320-80.jpg)
Arianespace Vega rocket launches 3 satellites into orbit for French military
By Hanneke Weitering published
A Vega rocket launched three French military satellites from a South American spaceport Tuesday (Nov. 16).
![NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks at a press briefing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in July 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8CyMtcFQCuvUWf6cTrHNxW-320-80.jpg)
NASA chief Bill Nelson condemns Russian anti-satellite test
By Hanneke Weitering published
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has condemned a Russian anti-satellite test on Monday (Nov. 15) that put the International Space Station at risk of colliding with the resulting debris.
![Blue Origin's official portrait of Glen de Vries, taken ahead of his New Shepard NS-18 spaceflight in 2021.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z5N32aegcjxGQsDXtNZeeH-320-80.jpg)
Glen de Vries, who flew to space with William Shatner, killed in plane crash
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Glen de Vries, one of the passengers who accompanied the "Star Trek" legend William Shatner on a Blue Origin spaceflight last month, was killed in a plane crash in New Jersey on Nov. 11.