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Boeing to provide solar arrays for the International Space Station

The new 63-foot-by-20-foot arrays will together produce more than 120 kilowatts of electricity from the sun’s energy.
January 19, 2021

NASA 2018 highlights

NASA had an eventful 2018, which the agency highlighted in a press release. The agency welcomed a new administrator, Jim Bridenstine, deputy administrator, Jim Morhard, and chief financial officer, Jeff DeWit, in 2018. “Our agency’s accomplishments in 2018 are breathtaking,” Bridenstine said in a statement. “We’ve inspired the world and created incredible new capabilities for … Continued
December 28, 2018

UAB Engineering contract with NASA doubles to $50 million

A multi-year contract between NASA and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Engineering Innovation and Technology Development research group was doubled recently, giving the group a $50 million cap on work to provide and maintain cold-stowage units for the International Space Station. EITD us a research group of nearly 40 engineers and technicians led … Continued
July 6, 2018

WSJ reports Sessions is helping shape Trump space policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, December 13, 2016, The Wall-Street Journal is reporting that US Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) is being highly influential in shaping President-elect Donald J. Trump’s (R) policies regarding space exploration. Pasztor is reporting that Sen. Sessions is personally vetting candidates for the Trump Administration’s appointment of NASA administrator. The … Continued
December 14, 2016

Bentley says Spaceships Could be Landing at Huntsville Airport Soon

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Monday, June 15, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley announced plans to initiate a series of preliminary studies to assess the feasibility of landing Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser® spacecraft at the Huntsville International Airport. The announcement was made on Monday at the Paris Air Show, although state business in Montgomery … Continued
June 17, 2015