Having wandered into professional writing and editing after a decade in engineering, science, and management, Merryl now enjoys reintegrating the dichotomy by bringing space technology and policy within reach of an interested public. After three years as Space Safety Magazine’s Managing Editor, Merryl semi-retired to Visiting Contributor and manager of the campaign to bring the International Space Station collaboration to the attention of the Nobel Peace Prize committee. She keeps her pencil sharp as Proposal Manager for U.S. government contractor CSRA.
At 8:42 AM PST, SpaceX's Dragon capsule splashed down off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. It has completed its historic mission as the... Read more →
Two days before SpaceX's Dragon, the first commercial vessel to dock with the International Space Station, is due to return to Earth, the company... Read more →
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This week, vivid photographs have been released of a Russian Orthodox priest annointing the Soyuz, the crew, and even the press in advance of the May... Read more →