Amy Shira Teitel

Amy Shira Teitel is an accomplished author and blogger with extensive experience in the field of space history and popular science writing. Since October 2018, Amy has been an author at Grand Central Publishing and has been running the blog Vintage Space since November 2010, which serves as a platform to explore various topics in space history. Amy's notable publications include the book "Breaking the Chains of Gravity," released in 2015 through Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Amy has also contributed to several prominent media outlets, including Discover Magazine, Popular Science, and Scientific American, where Amy hosted a monthly video series. Amy's academic background includes a Master of Arts in Science and Technology Studies from York University, a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Centennial College, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of King's College, specializing in the History of Science and Technology and Classics.