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Tuscaloosa County girl gets chance to name new Mars helicopter

NASA announced that an Alabama high school student, Vaneeza Rupani, has named their new Mars helicopter “Ingenuity” in the NASA name the rover contest. “I am proud that NASA’s Mars Helicopter will be named by Vaneeza Rupani of Northport, Alabama,” said U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), “This is a unique privilege. Ms. Rupani’s essay on … Continued
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April 30, 2020

Former NASA Administrator James Beggs has died

Thursday, NASA Administrator James Beggs passed away. Beggs was NASA’s sixth administrator. He served under President Ronald W. Reagan (R). His tenure at NASA was highlighted by the successful launch of the space shuttle program. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine commented on the passing of Administrator Beggs. Mr. Beggs served as NASA administrator from July 1981 … Continued
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April 27, 2020

Aderholt salutes the Hubble Space Telescope on its 30th birthday

Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) released a statement saluting the Hubble Space Telescope on the thirtieth anniversary of its launch to explore the cosmos. “Today is a great day for space exploration as one of the most incredible pieces of technology ever produced for space flight turns 30 – the Hubble Telescope,” Rep. Aderholt said. … Continued
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April 27, 2020

Resources for parents educating kids at home

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced what most people were already expecting and that is the children will not return to school in the 2019-2020 school year. The responsibility for education now falls entirely to the parents of the state. The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has led the Governor to close the schools to protect the health … Continued
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March 27, 2020

NASA deals with the coronavirus

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Monday that a NASA employee in California has tested positive for the coronavirus. Bridenstine also announced plans to use telework to limit exposure if the virus becomes more of a threat. “On Sunday, March 8, we received confirmation an employee at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley tested positive … Continued
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March 10, 2020

Brooks announces that Alabama rocket launches NASA Solar Orbiter

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced that an Alabama built Atlas V rocket has launched the Solar Orbiter. “Big news! Last night, NASA’s Solar Orbiter was successfully launched atop United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket,” Rep. Brooks said. “The Atlas V is built at ULA’s Decatur manufacturing facility and last night’s launch was ULA’s 135th … Continued
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February 11, 2020

Brooks votes for NASA Authorization Act

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) voted in favor of the Space Subcommittee passage of H.R. 5666, the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2020.” The act includes an amendment authored by Brooks to ensure competition and flexibility for NASA’s choosing an integrated crewed Mars landing/assent system design. “I thank my Space Subcommittee colleagues … Continued
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January 31, 2020

Shelby announces Senate passage of national security appropriations package with Alabama priorities

Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, voted to approve the second of two comprehensive appropriations packages together containing all 12 appropriations measures. The bipartisan package, HR1158, was passed in the Senate by a vote of 81 to 11 and completes funding for the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020) process. Shelby said that this measure contains funding … Continued
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December 20, 2019

Marshall Space Flight Center expands collaboration with UA on in-space manufacturing

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville is expanding its partnership with the University of Alabama to collaborate on advanced and in-space manufacturing. In-space manufacturing is a priority in the space agency’s efforts to take American astronauts back to the Moon and beyond. Marshall Director Jody Singer and UA President Stuart Bell signed a memorandum … Continued
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November 14, 2019