Elizabeth Howell PhD (she/her) @howellspace@qoto.org

Hello world (and universe)! I'm a #space journalist from #Canada who writes about #spaceflight #rockets #astronomy #StarTrek #NASA and whatever else is trending that day.

I'm a full-time staff writer at Space.com and freelance for numerous other publications. I also teach communications at the post-secondary level.

My favourite stories cover #diversity, #stem and other ways to make our universe a little bit more inclusive. Here's an example:
https://www.space.com/world-space-week-learning-lunchbox-science-kit

In my spare time I enjoy #archaeology #history #libraries #gaming and learning #Latin.

Drop by and say hi!

After 1 year in #space, what's next for an #astronaut? 'Peace and quiet' on Earth, Frank #Rubio says.

The record-breaking #NASA astronaut spoke to reporters from the International Space Station Tuesday (Sept. 19), two days ahead of the 365-day mark for his mission.

https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-frank-rubio-one-year-in-space-record

#Axiom Space names #Ax3 #astronaut crew for #SpaceX mission to #ISS

Houston-based Axiom Space named the full crew of four people who will fly to the International Space Station on the Ax-3 mission no sooner than January 2024, in a company announcement Tuesday (Sept. 12).

https://www.space.com/axiom-space-ax-3-astronaut-crew-international-space-station-named

'It's been an incredible challenge:' #NASA #astronaut tells all on setting new record for longest US spaceflight.

By the time he departs the #space station, Frank Rubio will be the first American to spend a year in space on one mission.

https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-frank-rubio-celebrates-spaceflight-record

#NASA #astronaut Loral O'Hara ready for #Soyuz launch to relieve #delayed crew in space.

A NASA astronaut is getting ready for her first trip in space, which will relieve one of her colleagues who was unexpectedly there for a year.

https://www.space.com/nasa-astronaut-loral-ohara-russia-soyuzlaunch-delay-relief

Black #astronauts celebrate ISS, #Artemis2 #moon missions while reflecting on history.

#NASA says 18 Black astronauts have been to #space so far, and more are scheduled to reach the final frontier soon.

https://www.space.com/black-astronauts-celebrate-history-artemis-2-iss-missions

Thanks so much to Hera Rising for trusting me and Space.com with this neat exclusive: the first woman stratospheric #skydive #parachute jump will take place in 2025.

Here are the 3 women, all POC, who could fly.
https://www.space.com/stratosphere-parachute-jump-woman-skydive

And read more about one of the skydivers' journeys here:
https://www.space.com/woman-skydiver-stratosphere-parachute-jump-interview

India's historic #Chandrayaan3 #moon landing celebrated by #ISS #astronauts. We heard from the crew on the #space station today about how thrilled they were with the good news.

https://www.space.com/chandrayaan-3-india-moon-landing-international-space-station-astronauts-celebrate

I flew weightlessly on a parabolic flight to see incredible student science soar.

Many thanks to the National Research Council, SEDS Canada and the Canadian Space Agency for organizing this.

https://www.space.com/parabolic-flight-canada-weightless-student-science

Just retired #NASA #astronaut Drew Feustel shared his new Canadian company's big plans for #space mining on the #moon.

https://www.space.com/space-mining-company-moon-projects-drew-feustel

What 1st Canadian #astronaut on #moon mission is learning from his crewmates (exclusive).

#Artemis2 moon astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke with Space.com about his upcoming 2024 mission.

https://www.space.com/artemis-2-moon-astronaut-canada-crewmates-teaching

#NASA #Artemis2 #moon mission is on track, but questions remain about #Artemis3.

NASA 'may want to fly a different mission' if SpaceX isn't ready for a moon landing in 2025, an agency official said.

https://www.space.com/artemis-2-astronaut-mission-on-track-artemis-3-questions

After a whirlwind week of travel arrangements I landed at #NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida to meet a #moon crew, their moon spacecraft ... and two other spacecraft besides. Thanks to the huge team of people who got me to the #Artemis2 event.

My first story:

https://www.space.com/artemis-2-crew-orion-spacecraft-future-moon-missions

UK #spaceport unearths a #BronzeAge surprise ahead of 1st #rocket launches this year.

Shiny quartz, giant granite stones and a possible cremation came to light during a dig at the new SaxaVord Spaceport readying for rocket launches on the United Kingdom's northernmost island.

https://www.space.com/uk-spaceport-rocket-launches-prepare-bronze-age-find

Denmark's #Crew7 #astronaut plans to snap aurora photos on the #ISS.

#AndreasMogensen captured #auroras during his last stay on the International Space Station, and hopes to repeat this on a mission launching in August.

https://www.space.com/international-space-station-aurora-photos-denmark-astronaut