Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily
Our newly minted Astronomical Program involves sending a student-developed experiment to the International Space Station.
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Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
The act would provide eligible spaceports — such as the Huntsville International Spaceport — dedicated federal funding.
December 19, 2024
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See recent postsTime to designate space systems as critical infrastructure
We should move quickly to designate space systems as a national critical infrastructure and treat them accordingly.
Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center names new associate director
The Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, one of NASA's most extensive facilities, announced the appointment of a new associate director Thursday.
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.
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See recent postsAir superiority then, space superiority now: the Battle of Britain 80 years hence
The United States and her friends cannot allow a country that is utterly opposed to freedom to control space.
Jones speaks to Space and Missile Defense Symposium
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Wednesday, spoke to a luncheon meeting that was part of the annual Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville. “It is really stunning what Alabama contributes to this nation’s national security,” Jones said. “I am really proud of where we are in our nation’s security.” “We need to make … Continued
Dynetics opens new manufacturing plant in Huntsville
Dynetics held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week for their new advanced manufacturing facility at their main campus in Huntsville. “I am incredibly proud of our team for having the foresight to create a facility that will be unique and adaptable to our customers’ needs. For years, we have wanted to fill a manufacturing niche … Continued
Blue Origin breaks ground on rocket engine factory in Madison County
Gov. Kay Ivey attended the formal groundbreaking of the Blue Origin rocket engine production facility in Huntsville. “Blue Origin is a welcome addition to Alabama’s roster of world-class aerospace firms, and its new rocket engine facility in Huntsville will expand the state’s already robust capabilities in space flight,” Ivey said. “Blue Origin is making a … Continued
Brooks announces key committee assignments
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, announced Friday that he has been reappointed in the 116th Congress to the influential Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which has jurisdiction over all NASA programs. Brooks’ seniority improves to number two out of fifteen Republican members on the Science, Space and Technology Committee. “I am pleased to be chosen … Continued