{"id":201296,"date":"2023-10-30T22:41:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T02:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/?page_id=201296"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:01:58","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About SpaceNews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-spacenews-business-politics-perspective\">About SpaceNews<br><br><strong>Business. Politics. Perspective.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Your SpaceNews\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J7H1eIfkISM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1989, <em>SpaceNews<\/em> is the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the companies, agencies, technologies and trends&nbsp;shaping the global space industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space professionals rely on our experienced reporters to deliver timely, accurate and engaging coverage of civil, military and commercial space programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In print and on the web, <em>SpaceNews<\/em> sets the authoritative standard for independent space journalism, astute analysis and insightful commentary. Our magazine, published 12 times a year, is read by thousands of dedicated subscribers and regularly distributed at key trade shows and conferences. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asbpe.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2015-ASBPE-Azbee-Awards-of-Excellence-National.pdf\">award-winning <\/a>website, <a href=\"http:\/\/spacenews.com\/\">SpaceNews.com<\/a>, delivers essential coverage to a growing audience of more than 500,000 space professionals and enthusiasts. Our <a href=\"\/newsletters\/\">newsletters<\/a> are essential reading for some of the biggest names in space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>SpaceNews<\/em> is owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/multiverse.media\/\">Multiverse Media<\/a>. We rely on advertising and subscription revenue to fund our operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-spacenews\">Contact SpaceNews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Got a news tip, story idea or press release?<\/strong> Contact a member of the editorial team below. <strong>Letter to the editor or commentary?<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/contact\/submitting-op-eds-to-spacenews\/\">Start here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you hosting a trade show, industry event, or student-led initiative?<\/strong> SpaceNews partners with organizations across the space sector to amplify coverage, engage audiences, and support meaningful conversations. If you\u2019re interested in collaborating with us, reach out at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:events@spacenews.com\"><strong>events<\/strong>@spacenews.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need help with your SpaceNews subscription or SpaceNews.com account? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/spacenews-faqs\/\">Consult our FAQs<\/a>, or contact <a href=\"mailto:support@spacenews.com\">support@spacenews.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in advertising in print or online?<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/advertising-contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a> our business development team.<br><strong>Have a question about the business?<\/strong> Contact our President, Paige McCullough at pmccullough@spacenews.com or call us (303) 350-1106.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-our-team\">Meet our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leadership\">Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=450%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505354\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fm3.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Felix Magowan<\/strong><br>Chairman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm.png?resize=450%2C442&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505350\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:284px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm.png?resize=300%2C295&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm.png?resize=400%2C393&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Paige McCullough<\/strong><br>President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gt.png?resize=450%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505348\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gt.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gt.png?resize=293%2C300&amp;ssl=1 293w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gt.png?resize=400%2C409&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/gt.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Greg Thomas<\/strong><br>Chief Technology Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=900%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516979\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=706%2C706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Griffiths_square_2025.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Adam <strong>Griffiths<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Chief Product Officer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-editorial\">Editorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=403%2C403&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-518553 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?w=403&amp;ssl=1 403w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/mg-Headshot_no-background.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Mike Gruss<\/strong><br><em>Chief Content and Strategy Officer<\/em><br><em>mgruss@spacenews.com<\/em><br><br>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-author-profile-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-full is-resized is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?resize=350%2C467&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505343 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/jeff_foust-2.png?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Jeff Foust<\/strong><br><em>Senior Staff Writer<\/em><br><em>jfoust@spacenews.com<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeff Foust writes about space policy, commercial space, and related topics for <em>SpaceNews<\/em>. He earned a Ph.D. in planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor\u2019s degree with honors in geophysics and planetary science from the California Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-author-profile-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-full is-resized\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sandra-Erwin.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505336 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Sandra Erwin<\/strong><br><em>Senior Staff Writer<\/em><br><em>serwin@spacenews.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s National Defense Magazine and Pentagon correspondent for Real Clear Defense.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-author-profile-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-full is-resized\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=404%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505334 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?w=404&amp;ssl=1 404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=298%2C300&amp;ssl=1 298w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=400%2C403&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rainbow.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Jason Rainbow<\/strong><br><em>Senior Staff Writer<\/em><br><em>jrainbow@spacenews.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jason Rainbow writes about satellite telecom, space finance and commercial markets for <em>SpaceNews<\/em>. 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&#8217;s national news agency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-author-profile-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-full is-resized\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/robitzski1.png?resize=450%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505332 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/robitzski1.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/robitzski1.png?resize=257%2C300&amp;ssl=1 257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/robitzski1.png?resize=400%2C467&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/robitzski1.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Dan Robitzski<\/strong><br><em>News Editor<\/em><br><em>drobitzski@spacenews.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dan Robitzski is an award-winning science and tech journalist based in Los Angeles, California. He has a master&#8217;s degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting from New York University. Dan joined Multiverse Media in 2023 as the News Editor for&nbsp;<em>SpaceRef&nbsp;<\/em>and&nbsp;<em>Parabolic Arc<\/em>; he manages the op-ed desk at&nbsp;<em>SpaceNews<\/em>&nbsp;and assists with all aspects of editorial production including weekly newsletters and the monthly&nbsp;<em>SpaceNews&nbsp;<\/em>magazine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-author-profile-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-full is-resized\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dwerner_new.png?resize=450%2C485&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505328 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dwerner_new.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dwerner_new.png?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dwerner_new.png?resize=400%2C431&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spacenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/dwerner_new.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Debra Werner<\/strong><br><em>Correspondent<\/em><br><em>dwerner@spacenews.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debra Werner is a correspondent for&nbsp;<em>SpaceNews<\/em>&nbsp;based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master\u2019s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. 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