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Rachael Zisk

Space Reporter

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Preston's Summary

Rachael Zisk is a Space Reporter at various esteemed publications. She focuses on topics related to space exploration, technology, and the evolving landscape of the aerospace industry. Rachael's work has been featured in Fast Company, Payload, Ignition, and Tectonic.

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Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 61 %
Interviews Q&as: 14 %
Data Driven: 11 %
Promotional: 4 %
Opinion: 3 %

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Pitching Insights

Rachael Zisk's coverage heavily features press releases and private sector announcements, suggesting a preference for exclusive news and insider access. Pitches offering unique insights or exclusive access to new developments in space technology, exploration, or industry would likely resonate well with her.

Given the high percentage of press release coverage, it’s clear that Rachael values timely and relevant information directly from the source. Therefore, she may be interested in pitches providing early access to breaking news within the space industry.

With a focus on transportation & logistics, scientific topics, business & industry as well as software & SaaS related themes covered under government & politics category; potential sources should tailor their pitches accordingly to align with these areas when reaching out to Rachael.

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China Could Beat the US to the Moon, Experts Warn

China Could Beat the US to the Moon, Experts Warn

By: Rachael Zisk

Yesterday, four space industry and China experts appeared before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics testifying that if the US doesn't step up, it risks ceding space superiority to China. That risk, according to witnesses, comes on all fronts—from the Moon and planetary science, to PNT systems and LEO security.

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ispace Teams Up for Lunar Water Exploration

ispace Teams Up for Lunar Water Exploration

By: Rachael Zisk

The next generation of companies heading to the Moon are going in search of water—a requirement for setting up shop long term on the lunar surface. Japanese lunar infrastructure company ispace has just notched a new partnership in service of that goal.

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The Moon: 2025 Wrapped

The Moon: 2025 Wrapped

By: Rachael Zisk

In the long push to get people back to the Moon—and this time, to bring with them long-term, sustainable infrastructure to support an ongoing lunar presence—2025 has been pivotal.

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SDA Awards $3.5B in Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Contracts

SDA Awards $3.5B in Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Contracts

By: Rachael Zisk

The Space Development Agency awarded $3.5B in contracts on Friday to continue building the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)—-a missile-tracking, military-supporting, multi-layer constellation that’s been several years in the making.

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Space Forge Ignites Plasma in Space

Space Forge Ignites Plasma in Space

By: Rachael Zisk

On the last day of the year, the in-space manufacturing startup said it successfully generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 craft in LEO. The manufacturing furnace aboard the sat reached temperatures north of 1,000°C, which is essential for the orbital semiconductor manufacturing that the company is hoping to achieve.

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