About Rachel Rochester
Rachel Rochester, PhD, is a NASA/SpaceX writer for Screen Rant. Rochester's doctoral research focused on the rhetoric of climate chaos and interplanetary colonization, and she teaches at the university level about writing, rhetoric, and climate. As a ionate advocate for social and environmental justice, Rochester enjoys having the opportunity to interrogate space exploration through this lens at Screen Rant. Rochester lives in Oregon where she spends as much time as possible hiking with her rescue dogs.
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Hear A Black Hole's Echoes Through The Universe
A new sonification lets audiences hear the distant echoes of light emanating from a black hole, revealing insight into its rare rings in the process.

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Captures Rare Moon Footage On First Flyby
NASA’s Artemis I Mission is on schedule as Orion completes its first powered burn, buzzing just 80 miles above the far side of the Moon.

NASA’s Artemis I Mission Launches To The Moon
NASA’s Artemis I Mission launches to the Moon, ushering in a new era of space exploration that will return humans to the lunar surface and beyond.

New Image Reveals A Distant Star Factory
A new image of the Cone Nebula resembles a shrouded figure birthing stars in the cosmos. It’s meant to inspire the next generation of astronomers.

How NASA Is Preparing For The Artemis I Launch, Again
After two scrubbed attempts, NASA hopes to launch the Artemis I Moon Mission next week, but a potential hurricane threatens to disrupt operations.

Chinese Rocket Booster Dangerously Crash Lands (Again)
As a Chinese rocket again crashes to Earth without a plan, experts ask if it’s time for an international agreement on risks from space debris.

Breathtaking Image Of The Death Of A Star
The European Southern Observatory’s new image of the Vela supernova remnant shows magnificent candy-colored tentacles reaching through space.

The Patriarchy Is Interplanetary, But Hopefully Not For Long
Most planetary features are named after men, but some in the space sciences are calling for change, hoping to create a more inclusive universe.

The Next Job Lost To Robots May Be The Astronaut
As space missions become more distant and dangerous, scientists seek robots capable of replacing astronauts. Now, an innovative new design just might.

How To Watch This Year's Final Solar Eclipse
Next week’s solar eclipse will set a great tone for the spooky season as the sun appears to dwindle to a fraction of its size. Here’s how to watch it.

The Pillars Of Creation Look Magnificent In Latest Webb Image
The latest image from the James Webb Space Telescope captures the Pillars of Creation in breathtaking detail, towering amidst a field of infant stars.

Black Hole Burps Out Star Three Years Later
Mysteriously, a black hole has begun to spew light from a star it ate nearly three years ago, raising questions about what’s behind the long delay.

With More Setbacks For NASA's Artemis Mission, What’s Next?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, NASA assesses the condition of the Artemis I Moon mission equipment and takes aim at a later launch window.

Have Astronomers Found Evidence Of The Universe's First Stars?
Astronomers may have found one of the first stars in the universe. If so, the discovery could offer insight into the origins of matter itself.

What ISS’s New Crew Has In Store Over The Next Six Months
Three new crew have boarded the ISS ahead of Expedition 68, where astronauts will strive to advance science despite international tensions.

Neptune’s Icy Rings Dazzle In Latest Webb Image
James Webb Space Telescope’s new image illuminates Neptune’s rings in unprecedented detail and inspires celebrations across the scientific community.

Did A Space Asteroid Kill The Dinosaurs? Maybe Not
Massive volcanic eruptions likely contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs. They can also teach powerful lessons about the next Mass Extinction.

Confirmed: Space Diamonds Existed On An Ancient Dwarf Planet
Scientists have confirmed the existence of rare, incredibly hard hexagonal diamonds in space, which could revolutionize industry as we know it.

Lunar Fashion: How Spacesuits Will Be Made For The Modern Era
To meet a new era of space exploration, NASA has partnered with Axiom to create spacesuits that will be more flexible, tougher, and inclusively sized.

What’s Next For The Artemis Moon Mission?
After two scrubbed launches, the stakes are higher than ever for Artemis I, but NASA needs to tackle some tricky repairs to get back to the Moon.