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The Times’s New Space Editor Has Her Eye on the Cosmos
The New York Times • • science
Key Points:
- Victoria Jaggard, formerly National Geographic’s senior space editor, joined The New York Times as its new space editor, bringing extensive experience covering major space events since 2008.
- Jaggard's passion for space journalism was ignited while covering the Phoenix lander’s Mars arrival, leading her to cover significant milestones like the last space shuttle launch and the Apollo 11 anniversary.
- The New York Times created the space editor role to unify and enhance its space coverage, especially following high-profile events like the Artemis II mission and SpaceX’s IPO.
- Jaggard emphasizes the importance of strong visuals in science reporting and discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on space exploration.
- Her background includes an initial interest in drama and musical theater, but she shifted to science journalism for practical career reasons.
