Daisy Dobrijevic

Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Editor

Daisy Dobrijevic joined Space.com in February 2022 having previously worked for our sister publication All About Space magazine as a staff writer. Before joining us, Daisy completed an editorial internship with the BBC Sky at Night Magazine and worked at the National Space Centre in Leicester, U.K., where she enjoyed communicating space science to the public. In 2021, Daisy completed a PhD in plant physiology and also holds a Master's in Environmental Science, she is currently based in Nottingham, U.K. Daisy is passionate about all things space, with a penchant for solar activity and space weather. She has a strong interest in astrotourism and loves nothing more than a good northern lights chase! 

Latest articles by Daisy Dobrijevic

An artist's illustration shows NASA's Juno spacecraft slightly off-center to the left flying above Jupiter. A close-up of Jupiter's Great Red Spot fills the background of the image.

How long does it take to get to Jupiter?

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference How long it takes to get to Jupiter depends on the position and available technology. Here we explore how long a trip to the gas giant would take.

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The vela supernova remnant is a rich tapestry of billowing red and blue clouds of gas with stars speckled throughout. An elongated glowing blue nebula fills the top left portion of the image, this is the Pencil Nebula.

Astrophotographer captures Vela supernova remnant in exquisite detail

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Vela supernova remnant. The dramatic scene is located in the constellation Vela in the Southern Hemisphere sky.

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Orange sun with black sunspots on the surface.

Sunspots: What are they, and why do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Sunspots are cooler, planet-size regions of strong magnetic fields on the surface of the sun. Explore sunspots in more detail with our comprehensive guide.

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Artist's illustration with Juno on the left and a close up of Jupiter on the right.

Jupiter missions: Past, present and future

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference A rundown of every mission to Jupiter past to present, as well as the new ones on the horizon.

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Artist's illustration of our solar system. It shows planets orbiting the sun and a large comet sweeping in from the top right corner.

Solar system planets, order and formation: A guide

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

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Green band of aurora light in the sky above a rural building.

Strongest solar storm in nearly 6 years slams into Earth catching forecasters by surprise

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A stealthy solar storm surprised forecasters, causing spaceflight delays and incredible aurora displays as far south as New Mexico.

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Jupiter against the black backdrop of space. Horizontal bands of orange, brown and beige cover the planet. Blue ribbons of light are auroras at the top of the planet and the Great Red Spot can be seen towards the lower right of the image as a rusty red circle.

Jupiter: A guide to the largest planet in the solar system

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system and has 79 moons. Learn more about the gas giant in our ultimate guide.

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Artist's illustration of planet Saturn partially illuminated by the sun with one of its many moons casting a shadow on the impressive ring system.

Saturn: Everything you need to know about the sixth planet from the sun

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Reference Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. We explore this gas giant in more detail here.

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Image of presentation slide at the Space City Leicester launch event at the National Space Centre (UK).

UK launches Space City Leicester to push into the final frontier

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A UK 'Space City' cluster has been established in Leicester, creating one of the biggest Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the U.K.

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The full moon sets in the lower left of the image behind the village with the Rocca Calascio fortress perched on top of the hill on the right. The sky is a hazy pink/purple in color.

Full Worm Moon, the last full moon of winter 2023, looks stunning in photos from around the world

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

March's full moon looks stunning in these photographs from around the world. The Worm Moon is the last winter full moon for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Illustration of how earthquakes are recorded using a seismograph. Oscillating black lines create a series of peaks and troughs on a piece of white paper.

Earthquakes: What are they and how do they occur?

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Earthquakes are one of Earth's biggest and deadliest natural disasters. Here we explore earthquakes in more detail while uncovering how and why they happen.

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The Lucy mission will study the Trojan asteroids in a bid to shed light on the formation of the solar system.

Lucy mission: NASA's journey to the Trojan asteroids

By Adam Mann, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference NASA’s Lucy mission is the first to visit the Trojan asteroids. Lucy will help answer questions about the formation of the solar system.

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Columbia disaster debris strewn across the floor in a hangar

Columbia Disaster: What happened and what NASA learned

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

REFERENCE The space shuttle Columbia broke up on Feb. 1, 2003, killing its seven-member crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.

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View of cosmic girl preparing to take off. The red and white plane is branded with Virgin Orbit logos.

In photos: Virgin Orbit's first UK launch from Spaceport Cornwall

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Virgin Orbit made spaceflight history despite its successful launch from Spaceport Cornwall. See some of the best photos from the event here.

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Bright explosion off the surface of the sun spews plasma into space.

Solar flare hat trick: Sun unleashes another powerful X-flare in less than a week!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

The sun has fired off its third powerful X-class solar flare in less than a week, scoring an explosive hat trick.

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A large bright eruption from the sun reaches out into space.

Previously hidden sunspot unleashes colossal X-class solar flare as it turns to face Earth

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

A newly emerged sunspot is making its presence known, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare that triggered shortwave radio blackouts across the South Pacific.

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Artist's illustration of Danuri beaming back signals to Earth. The satellite orbits above the surface of the moon and Earth is located in the background of the image against the black background of space.

Danuri: Facts about the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) called Danuri is the Republic of Korea's first space mission that will travel beyond Earth's orbit and study the moon.

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During the Quadrantid meteor shower a meteor streaks across the star-studded sky with mountains below.

Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2024

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

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Graphic showing three people riding camels under a starlit sky with one very bright star.

What was the Star of Bethlehem?

By Jonathan O'Callaghan last updated

Reference The Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men to Jesus' birth, according to the New Testament. But what was the Star of Bethlehem? There are several theories.

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Orion module and the half illuminated moon on the right.

Artemis 1: The first step in returning astronauts to the moon

By Colin Stuart last updated

Reference Artemis 1 was the first stage of the Artemis program designed to return astronauts to the moon. The uncrewed mission successfully traveled to the moon and back.

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Eugene A. Cernan (seated), commander; Ronald E. Evans (standing on right), command module pilot; and Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot

Apollo 17: NASA's final Apollo moon landing mission in pictures

By Christine Lunsford last updated

On Dec. 7, 1972, NASA launched its last Apollo mission to the moon: Apollo 17. See photos from the historic mission here.

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Graphic illustration showing a portion of Earth with a network connection grid joining points on the surface to illustrate a global connection network.

GPS: Everything you need to know about the space-based technology keeping us on track

By Mike Wall, Ailsa Harvey published

Reference We GPS all the time but how does it work and why was it invented? Here we explore this vital space-based technology.

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view of Neptune from the surface of Triton, Neptune's largest moon. The bright blue orb of Neptune can be seen in the distance.

Neptune moons: Facts about the elusive moons of the Neptunian system

By Elizabeth Howell, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Explore all 14 of Neptune's moons along with their names and dates of discovery. The Neptunian system hosts some very strange and elusive moons.

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Incredibly detailed photograph of the surface of the moon covered in craters of varying size.

Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captures stunning photos of the moon during its closest approach

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captured a series of detailed images of the moon during its the closest approach on Nov. 21.

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rocket launch with bright orange engine flames as it soars into the dark sky.

Artemis 1 launch photos: Amazing views of NASA's moon rocket debut (gallery)

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

See the incredible launch photos of NASA's Artemis 1 mission, the agency's first big step to returning astronauts to the lunar surface.

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