Space, science,
and the human mind.
Space Daily is an independent publication covering three connected beats: the space industry, the science behind it, and the psychology of ambition, isolation, and meaning under extremes. Founded in Tokyo in 1995, we’ve been reporting on the people, missions, and ideas pushing humanity outward — and on the human dynamics shaped by frontier life — for thirty years.
What we cover
The frontier outside
Industry news, exploration, and the engineering of getting humans and machines beyond Earth. Launches, missions, satellites, defense, planetary science, the technology and policy of the space economy.
The research that frames it
Physics, climate science, planetary science, and the discoveries that change how we understand the universe and our place in it.
The frontier inside
The psychology of ambition, isolation, and meaning under extremes — and what frontier life teaches us about being human. From the astronaut managing isolation on the ISS to the person who needs three days alone after a party.
The same ambitions, pressures, and patterns of mind that drive humanity to the stars also shape how we live on Earth. Our coverage runs on that thesis.
Editorial standards
- Every published piece is editorially directed and reviewed before publication. AI tools are used to support drafting, research, and editing — not to replace human judgment.
- Factual claims are sourced and linked. Quotations are attributed. Images carry credits where available.
- We correct errors quickly and transparently. Significant corrections are noted at the foot of the article along with the date of revision.
- Opinion pieces are clearly labeled as such and attributed to a named contributor with a biography.
- We follow established journalistic practice for sensitive topics: medical, financial, and mental-health content is published with appropriate disclaimers and links to qualified professional advice.
Masthead
Space Daily is operated by Brown Brothers Media. Our masthead is small by design.
Kiran Athar
Writer
Kiran Athar is a writer at Space Daily with a degree in multimedia journalism. She covers psychology, identity, and the inner life — the questions of how people change, what holds them back, and what helps them grow. Her writing for Space Daily sits in the Mind & Meaning pillar, where she focuses on practical psychology and the human side of ambition.
Justin Brown
Co-Publisher
Justin Brown is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media and one of Space Daily's two publishers. He holds a Master of Science in Economic History from the London School of Economics and previously worked in management consulting before founding Ideapod and co-founding The Vessel. Justin sets the editorial direction and standards for Space Daily, with a particular interest in the psychology pillar — how people make decisions, navigate uncertainty, and find meaning.
Lachlan Brown
Co-Publisher
Lachlan Brown is a co-founder of Brown Brothers Media and one of Space Daily's two publishers. He is the author of several books on Buddhism, mindfulness, and relationships, and oversees content operations and publishing strategy across the network. At Space Daily, Lachlan focuses on the Mind & Meaning pillar — the psychology of ambition, isolation, and meaning under extremes.
Mal James
Writer
Mal James is a writer at Space Daily covering self-development, productivity, relationships, and the psychology of work. He is also an entrepreneur and former teacher, and brings both perspectives into his writing on the Mind & Meaning pillar. Mal's pieces focus on the practical — how people change behavior, build better habits, and navigate the parts of life that don't come with instructions.
Nato Lagidze
Writer
Nato Lagidze is a writer and researcher at Space Daily with an academic background in psychology. She investigates self-compassion, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and psychological well-being — the kinds of questions that sit at the heart of Space Daily's Mind & Meaning pillar. Her work draws on academic research and applies it to the everyday.
Daniel Moran
Writer
Daniel Moran is a writer at Space Daily covering the intersection of psychology, technology, and human behavior. He is one of the publication's most prolific contributors, writing across the Mind & Meaning and Science pillars. Daniel brings a background in technology research and a focus on how scientific findings translate into the way people actually live, work, and think.
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Ownership & independence
Space Daily is published by Brown Brothers Media. Mediavine provides our display advertising. We are an independent publication: editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or external parties.