News Starlog STARLOG Reveals What Fans Can Expect From The New Magazine, Podcast, and Newsletter The relaunched publication will be both a tribute to the legendary sci-fi magazine and an exploration of new frontiers By Matthew Byrd | Published on June 29, 2026 Image: STARLOG Magazine Comment 0 Share New Share Image: STARLOG Magazine STARLOG Magazine is making a comeback with a new group of exciting names at the helm of the legendary sci-fi publication. When it debuted in 1976, STARLOG magazine almost immediately established itself as a foundational part of the growing science fiction cultural movement. Though initially largely dedicated to all things Star Trek, the publication soon became a destination for interviews, critiques, and updates for the biggest genre works across all mediums. Multiple attempts to revive the brand were made ever since STARLOG officially ceased publishing in 2009, but nothing substantial has come from those efforts until now. STARLOG is officially relaunching as a multimedia publication consisting of a weekly podcast, weekly newsletter (the Lodestar), and an annual print magazine. The STARLOG podcast (hosted by Jordan Hoffman and Dave Gonzales) and the Lodestar newsletter officially launched last week and will continue to be released weekly moving forward. Both will cover ongoing sci-fi/fantasy news and retro genre topics, while the podcast will also feature a weekly interview. The print magazine will initially be published annually, with the first issue arriving November 13, 2026. Its new editor-in-chief Annalee Newitz (former editor-in-chief of io9 and author of works such as Autonomous, The Future of Another Timeline, and The Terraformers) tells Reactor that the new STARLOG magazine will include a variety of stories that pay tribute to the publication’s past while appropriately exploring new frontiers. “We’re focused on original reporting, in-depth essays, analysis, and interviews. We even have a poem!” Newitz says of the publication’s debut issue. “Of course we’ll have some Star Trek surprises (I got to interview one of my heroes!).” Newitz also says that the new STARLOG will pay tribute to the publication’s former spin-off series “Future Life” by featuring science stories that cover “everything from dinosaurs to lasers.” Ultimately, Newitz wants the new STARLOG to focus on the many stories, voices, and works you may not find through other outlets. “One of the important services STARLOG will offer readers is an introduction to authors and creators they might not already know, because the algorithm doesn’t surface them on major online platforms,” Newitz explains. “So we have several curated lists of cool new titles people should check out, especially ones that aren’t being promoted by the Big Content machines.” According to Newitz, the print magazine will be built entirely around freelance contributors rather than in-house writers. The debut issue of STARLOG magazine will include contributions from authors such as Mahmud El Sayed, Mike Chen, RU Sirius, Charlie Jane Anders, Mia Tsai, Janelle Shane, Evan Narcisse, Riley Black, C.L. Polk, and Josie Riesman. The cover art was contributed by Gabriel Yeganyan, whose concept art you may recognize from games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. STARLOG will be part of the FANGORIA network and share much of that publication’s staff. Said staff includes Senior Editor Meredith Borders, Production Designer Jason Kauzlarich, and publisher Abhi Goel. The podcast and newsletter are available now, and pre-orders for the first issue of the annual magazine will begin in August. Subscribers to The Lodestar newsletter will also receive STARLOG 50, a curated list of books and other media assembled by Newitz. As a welcome bonus/throwback, Newitz says you will also be able to purchase STARLOG’s debut issue at retail outlets such as supermarkets and comic book stores when it is released later this year. For more information (including where to subscribe to all of STARLOG’s upcoming releases) be sure to check out the official STARLOG website.[end-mark] The post STARLOG Reveals What Fans Can Expect From The New Magazine, Podcast, and Newsletter appeared first on Reactor.