Japan plans to launch moon lander and space telescope on Aug. 27

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Japan plans to launch moon lander and space telescope on Aug. 27
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Liftoff is targeted for 8:26 p.m. ET on Sunday (Aug. 27).

Elizabeth Howell , Ph.D., is a staff writer in the spaceflight channel since 2022 covering diversity, education and gaming as well. She was contributing writer forfor 10 years before joining full-time.

Her latest book,"?", is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams. Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, a Bachelor of Journalism from Canada's Carleton University and a Bachelor of History from Canada's Athabasca University.

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