Articles by Elizabeth Howell

Elizabeth Howell

Elizabeth Howell is a contributing writer for Space.com who is one of the few Canadian journalists to report regularly on space exploration. She is pursuing a Ph.D. part-time in aerospace sciences (University of North Dakota) after completing an M.Sc. (space studies) at the same institution. She also holds a bachelor of journalism degree from Carleton University. Besides writing, Elizabeth teaches communications at the university and community college level. To see her latest projects, follow Elizabeth on Twitter at @HowellSpace.

Articles by: Elizabeth Howell

Ice at Mars' south pole may hide volcanic activity.

Could Volcanic Activity Allow Water Beneath the Martian Polar Ice?

By Elizabeth Howell

If liquid water indeed exists under the south polar ice cap of Mars, it has to be due to volcanic activity, a new study suggests.

Heart-shaped Moorea in French Polynesia is a symbol of climate change.

The Heart Of Climate Change: New ESA Image Shows 'Island Love' Under Threat

By Elizabeth Howell

Consider this picture a love letter — from Planet Earth.

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this panorama with its Mast Camera on Dec. 19 (Sol 2265 on the Red Planet). You can see the rover's final drill location on Vera Rubin Ridge as well as the clay region it will explore over the next year.

See Mars Rover Curiosity's Parting Glance of Mountain Ridge (360 Video)

By Elizabeth Howell

It's been more than a year — time to get roving again.

European Space Agency Celebrates Women in Science with Astro Pi Challenge

By Elizabeth Howell

Coding will become even more important in space exploration as humans explore faraway places, says a Canadian astronaut candidate in a new video.

Final Frontier Medicine: Astronauts Use 'Smart Shirt' and Ultrasounds to Monitor Health

By Elizabeth Howell

What Is a Supermoon?

By Elizabeth Howell

Jeff Bezos Lays Out Blue Origin's Rocket Reusability Vision for Space Travel (Video)

By Elizabeth Howell

As Blue Origin aims for a human launch by the end of the year, the future space-tourism company released a video calling for reusability to lower the cost of spaceflight.

Scientists with NASA and NOAA will discuss the Earth's 2018 global temperatures and climate conditions on Feb. 6, 2018. Shown here are 2017 global temperature data from satellites. Higher than normal temperatures are shown in red. Lower than normal temper

NASA, NOAA to Release Update on Earth's Climate 2018 Global Temperatures Today

By Elizabeth Howell

Scientists with NASA will unveil the latest climate trends and global temperature measurements for Earth today (Feb. 6) and you can follow the announcement live online.

Ariane 5: European Heavy-Lift Rocket

By Elizabeth Howell

Ariane 5 is a European heavy-lift rocket that takes satellites and other payloads into Earth orbit.

Astronaut Twins Mark and Scott Kelly Scramble Earth's Lights in Alexa Super Bowl Ad

By Elizabeth Howell

A new Amazon advertisement shows twin astronaut brothers Scott Kelly and Mark Kelly accidentally causing worldwide power blips in an event nicknamed "The Incident."

The Whirlpool galaxy, seen here in a still from a NASA video, stars in a stunning new visualization that combines observations from the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes and Chandra X-ray Observatory.

See the Whirlpool Galaxy Through the Eyes of NASA's 'Great Observatories'

By Elizabeth Howell

Boeing CST-100 Starliner: Next-Generation Spaceship

By Elizabeth Howell

The aviation giant aims to take astronauts to the International Space Station in a capsule that is similar to Apollo spacecraft.

Columbia Disaster: What Happened, What NASA Learned

By Elizabeth Howell

The space shuttle Columbia broke up on Feb. 1, 2003, killing its seven-member crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.

Lego Unveils Awesome New Star Wars Sets for Toy Line's 20th Anniversary

By Elizabeth Howell

To celebrate 20 years of the Force being with Lego Star Wars fans, the Lego Group has designed five new special-edition sets featuring ships from all over the galaxy.

Is Earth's Magnetic Field Flipping Soon?

By Elizabeth Howell

Blue Origin's 1st New Shepard Rocket to Carry People Is in 'the Barn'

By Elizabeth Howell

Today, only the Russians regularly bring people to space. By the end of 2019, several private U.S. companies could join them — including Blue Origin, which announced its intentions last week.

Europe's Space Station Module Has Hundreds of Tiny Dents from 'Marauding' Debris

By Elizabeth Howell

Triangulum Galaxy Reveals Stunning Stellar Symmetry in Amazing Hubble Telescope Views

By Elizabeth Howell

Time to change your desktop pictures. The Hubble Space Telescope just produced an amazing panorama image of the Triangulum Galaxy, one of the closest galactic neighbors to Earth.

Canada's First Woman in Space Reflects on the Milestone Year That Is 2019

By Elizabeth Howell

Neurologist, astronaut, wildlife photographer, nonprofit founder, public speaker, inspirer of countless children for a generation — is there anything that Roberta Bondar can't do?

Astronaut Twins Mark and Scott Kelly Take on Amazon's Alexa in Super Bowl Ad Teaser

By Elizabeth Howell

What's the next frontier for retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year in space; and twin retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, who flew multiple times on the space shuttle?

An awesome supercut video from The Virtual Telescope Project by astrophysicist Gianluca Masi in Ceccano, Italy showcases amazing views of the Super Blood Wolf Moon lunar eclipse of Jan. 20, 2019.

Blood Moon Supercut! See the Spectacular Total Lunar Eclipse of 2019 in Just 2 Minutes

By Elizabeth Howell

A cherry moon in a cold sky kept skywatchers looking up yesterday (Jan. 20) as the moon passed into the Earth's shadow.

Miss the 2019 Blood Moon? Here's When the Next One Will Occur

By Elizabeth Howell

Skywatchers wowed by the spectacular "blood moon" eclipse last night (Jan. 20) are probably asking, "When do we get an encore?"

What Is a Blood Moon?

By Elizabeth Howell

If the rays of the setting or rising sun hit the moon just right, the moon appears to turn red or ruddy-brown. This is called a blood moon.

Don't Miss the Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse Tonight! It's the Last Until 2021.

By Elizabeth Howell

Skywatchers in North America will get a celestial treat late Sunday (Jan. 20) and early Monday (Jan. 21), when the moon goes into eclipse and turns blood-red.

Blood Moon 2019: NASA Spacecraft Prepares for Total Lunar Eclipse Amid Government Shutdown

By Mike Wall, Elizabeth Howell

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