Ashley Strickland

Ashley Strickland is the lead space and science writer for CNN.com, joining the organization in 2011 and specializing in space missions and scientific discoveries since 2016. She authors CNN's weekly Wonder Theory newsletter, covering topics ranging from astronomy to paleontology. A University of Georgia graduate with degrees in journalism and photojournalism (2006-2010), she has reported on groundbreaking stories including medieval manuscript discoveries, Tyrannosaurus rex evolutionary research, and Artemis space missions. Her career demonstrates a consistent focus on making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences through articles, photography, and special projects.