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's correspondents report from primary sources — agency mission updates from NASA and ESA, peer-reviewed research, observatory and telescope releases, and company announcements. Each article is researched, written, and approved by a named correspondent before publication. Our newsroom uses technology tools to accelerate research and document review; all editorial decisions, factual verification, and final copy are the responsibility of the named author. We don't rewrite other outlets' coverage — we go to the source.

Our team

• Elena Vasquez — Launch & Missions Correspondent
  Beats: Human Spaceflight, Robotic Missions, Launch Cadence, Mission Operations
• James Okafor — Science & Discovery Correspondent
  Beats: Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Telescopes, Astrobiology
• Priya Nair — Commercial Space & Skywatching Correspondent
  Beats: Commercial Space, Satellites & Constellations, Skywatching, Space Economy

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]