About Cosmic Herald

Independent space & astronomy news for the curious — written for everyone who looks up and wonders, not just rocket scientists.

Founded and published by John Folger. Cosmic Herald is an independent publication and is not affiliated with NASA, ESA, or any space agency.

What we do

We track the missions, discoveries, and launches that matter — from crewed spaceflight and robotic explorers to the science reshaping our picture of the universe and the night sky overhead. Stories publish when news happens, not on a calendar.

Editorial approach

Cosmic Herald articles are researched and written with AI assistance and published under the Cosmic Herald Staff byline. Every article is grounded in primary sources — NASA and ESA mission updates, peer-reviewed research, observatory releases, and official announcements. We fact-check claims against those sources before publication and do not rewrite other outlets' coverage. Final editorial decisions are made by the Cosmic Herald team.

About AI-assisted journalism

We use AI tools to research, draft, and fact-check articles at a pace that a small team couldn't otherwise manage. The AI draws on the same public sources any reporter would use — press releases, agency data, research papers — and we verify outputs before anything publishes. We believe in being upfront about this: you deserve to know how your news is made.

Contact

Tips, corrections, and press inquiries: [email protected]

Sources & permissions

We synthesize public information — agency data, research papers, mission updates, and reporting from established outlets — into original coverage. Quoted material is used under fair use with attribution. Images are public domain (including NASA/ESA imagery) or used under Creative Commons licenses with credits. See credits & permissions for the full list.

Accuracy & corrections

Space moves fast and early reports can change. We aim to be clear about what's confirmed versus expected, and we correct mistakes promptly. Spot something wrong? Email [email protected].

Contact

Tips, corrections, partnerships: [email protected]