SpaceNews

Established in 1989, SpaceNews is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies and trends shaping the global space industry. Space professionals rely on our experienced reporters to deliver timely, accurate and engaging coverage of civil, military and commercial space programs. Got a news tip, story idea or press release? Contact a member of the editorial team below. Letter to the editor or commentary? Start here for more information. Are you hosting a trade show, industry event, or student-led initiative? SpaceNews partners with organizations across the space sector to amplify coverage, engage audiences, and support meaningful conversations. If you’re interested in collaborating with us, reach out at events @spacenews.com . Need help with your SpaceNews subscription or SpaceNews.com account? Consult our FAQs , or contact [email protected] . Interested in advertising in print or online? Contact our business development team. Have a question about the business? Contact our President, Paige McCullough at [email protected] or call us (303) 350-1106. Mike Gruss brings a wealth of expertise in strategic content, audience engagement, and media innovation, honed through leadership roles at Sightline Media Group, where most recently he was editor-in-chief of all brands including Defense News. Jeff Foust writes about space policy, commercial space, and related topics for SpaceNews . He earned a Ph.D. in planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree with honors in geophysics and planetary science from the California Institute of Technology. Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense Magazine and Pentagon correspondent for Real Clear Defense. Jason Rainbow writes about satellite telecom, space finance and commercial markets for SpaceNews . He has spent more than a decade covering the global space industry as a business journalist. He was previously Group Editor-in-Chief for Finance Information Group and earlier worked on the business desk at the Press Association, the UK’s national news agency. Debra Werner is a correspondent for SpaceNews based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a recipient of the 1989 Gerald Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense. Kamal Flucker is Vice President of Global Sales at SpaceNews bringing over 20 years of experience to the SpaceNews team. Over the years, Kamal has worked for and with Fortune 5 companies to local business as well as government/military agencies and nonprofits. With a plethora of notable awards, Kamal brings a depth of knowledge that is unique to his experiences. Kamal is a graduate of Howard University majoring in journalism with a concentration in advertising. Kamal enjoys traveling and fishing but more importantly spending time with his family. Clara is Sales and Business Development Manager at SpaceNews, based in Los Angeles, California. She has extensive advertising agency experience, specializing in client relations. Clara earned a bachelor’s degree in Media from Indiana University, with concentrations in advertising and business management. Passionate about travel, Clara also holds a minor in Italian after studying abroad in Bologna, Italy. Leah is the Marketing, Advertising Operations, and Audience Development Manager at SpaceNews. She brings to the role a strong background in marketing technologies and operations. Leah holds a Master of Arts in Digital Marketing & Data Analytics from Emerson College. Outside of work, you’ll find Leah traveling, hiking, or spending time by the ocean.