Michael Roston

Michael Roston is a senior staff editor in the science department. He was previously a social media editor for The Times and a home page producer.

A total eclipse casts a shadow of wonder across a continent.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston and Ben Shpigel
SpaceX Launch’s Rare Sight: The Bright Orange Glow of Re-Entry
Seeing plasma build up beneath a spacecraft in near-real time is uncommon.
By Kenneth Chang and Michael Roston
What will happen during Starship’s third test flight.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston
6 Great Space Images in January
A rocket launching from the ocean, an asteroid hits Earth's atmosphere and more out of this world visual highlights from the past month.
By Michael Roston
Japan is preparing for an important rocket launch.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston
Japan has other missions exploring the solar system.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston
A Stunning Eclipse, a Moon Race and Other Space Events in 2024
In April, people across North America will be able to gaze at a stunning total eclipse. And astronauts may get closer to that promised moon landing.
By Michael Roston
Leer en español
How to use this calendar.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston
6 Great Space Images in December
A new view of Uranus, a cat video from space and other scenes from around the solar system in December.
By Michael Roston
What will happen during the second Starship test flight.
This was featured in live coverage.
By Michael Roston