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Aderholt: Spending package included a $1.1 billion budget increase for NASA

Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said that NASA and the Space Launch System (SLS) were fully funded in the appropriations package that Congress passed before the Christmas recess. This package included a $1.1 billion budget increase for NASA. NASA, and its contractors, is a major employer in North Alabama. “I, along with members of the … Continued
December 27, 2019

United Launch Alliance selected as rocket maker to launch the Dream Chaser

Sierra Nevada Corporation announced Wednesday that it has selected United Launch Alliance as the launch vehicle provider for the Dream Chaser spacecraft’s six NASA missions to the International Space Station. The Dream Chaser will launch aboard ULA’s Vulcan Centaur rockets for its cargo resupply and return services to the space station, starting in 2021. “Dream … Continued
August 19, 2019

NASA’s Bridenstine visits United Launch Alliance rocket factory in Decatur

NASA Administrator James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine held a roundtable discussion Thursday with United Launch Alliance (ULA) and NASA officials after touring ULA’s massive rocket factory in Decatur. Bridenstine then addressed the media. Reporters asked about the Space Launch System. “We are not going to abandon it,” Bridenstine said. “We are behind schedule and over cost; … Continued
October 26, 2018

United Launch Alliance selects Alabama-built BE-4 rocket engine for next-generation rocket

Thursday, Alabama Governor Ivey (R) welcomed the news that United Launch Alliance (ULA) has selected Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine to power ULA’s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket. Ivey said the announcement will provide a major boost to Alabama’s aerospace industry and extend the state’s leadership position in rocketry. ULA produces Atlas V and Delta IV rockets … Continued
September 28, 2018

Aerojet Rocketdyne begins construction on new plant

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the official groundbreaking ceremony of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s new 136,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Huntsville. “This is not only an exciting day for Aerojet Rocketdyne and the city of Huntsville, it’s an exciting day for the entire state of Alabama,” Gov. Ivey stated. She said … Continued
October 26, 2017

SpaceX Rocket Crashes

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Monday, June 29 NASA Administrator Charles Bolden issued a statement on the loss Sunday of the SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services 7 (CRS-7) mission. Administrator Bolden said, “We are disappointed in the loss of the latest SpaceX cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. However, the astronauts are safe … Continued
June 30, 2015

Patrick Scheuermann Is Named New Director of Marshall Space Flight Center

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, NASA administrator Charles Golden announced that Patrick Scheuermann will be the new Direcrtor of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Former MSFC Director Robert Lightfoot moved to NASA headquarters months ago to be the Acting Associate Administrator. Administrator Golden named Director Lightfoot the Associate Administrator, that is … Continued
September 26, 2012