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.
In print and on the web, SpaceNews 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 award-winning website, SpaceNews.com, delivers essential coverage to a growing audience of more than 500,000 space professionals and enthusiasts. Our newsletters are essential reading for some of the biggest names in space.
SpaceNews is owned by Multiverse Media. We rely on advertising and subscription revenue to fund our operations.
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Meet our Team
Leadership
Felix Magowan Chairman
Paige McCullough President
Greg Thomas Chief Technology Officer
Marc Boucher Director of Digital Platforms
Brian Berger Editor in Chief
Editorial
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Jeff Foust
Senior Staff Writer
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.
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Sandra Erwin
Senior Staff Writer
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.
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Jason Rainbow
Senior Staff Writer
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. Previously, he was Group Editor-in-Chief for Finance Information Group, including its industry publication Connectivity Business (formerly SatelliteFinance and TelecomFinance).
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Dan Robitzski
News Editor
Dan Robitzski is an award-winning science and tech journalist based in Los Angeles, California. He has a master’s degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting from New York University. Dan joined Multiverse Media in 2023 as the News Editor for SpaceRef and Parabolic Arc; he manages the op-ed desk at SpaceNews and assists with all aspects of editorial production including weekly newsletters and the monthly SpaceNews magazine.
Debra Werner
Debra Werner
Correspondent
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.
Advertising & Accounting
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Kamal Flucker
Global Sales Director
Kamal Flucker is a Business Development Manager 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.
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Clara Swan
Sales and Business Development Manager
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.
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Leah Harris
Marketing, Advertising Operations, and Audience Development Manager
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.
Pam Washburn
Accounting Specialist
Pam Washburn is the accounting assistant for SpaceNews. She applies payments and sends customer invoices and statements. She interacts with customers or their agencies to assist as needed, and for collection purposes.
She has worked in the accounting field for 42 years.
