Before the space race brought NASA and a team of German scientists to Huntsville, and before the city became a hub for the defense industry, it was manufacturing that drove the local economy. Standing at the center of an industrial push by city leaders that began late in the 19th century were the major textile […]
Construction firm Robins & Morton has completed the renovation and expansion of Signature Aviation’s private terminal at Huntsville International Airport. The upgraded facility will accommodate private, corporate, and government aviation clients. The project involved a 5,000-square-foot renovation and a 2,500-square-foot expansion, featuring a redesigned entrance and a stylish new interior. The upgraded space includes spacious […]
Senator Tommy Tuberville visited Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, addressing key concerns for Alabamians, including the future of education, government efficiency, Space Command’s headquarters and even a possible bid for the governorship. Tuberville voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). He argued that eliminating the federal […]
On March 17, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center honored the children of Dr. Wernher von Braun—Iris, Margrit, and Peter—with its inaugural Founders Award. The ceremony, held in the Davidson Center’s Saturn V Hall, recognized the von Braun family’s significant contributions to the Center and Space Camp programs. But beyond the ceremony, this award underscores […]
From the Marshall Space Flight Center to beyond the Moon, and finally to its final destination at Monte Sano State Park, the most traveled tree seed in history is home. On a cloudy, windy and cold first day of spring, a dedication was held Thursday to celebrate the planting of the “Moon Tree,’’ a pine […]
KBR, a global government contractor that provides technology and engineering solutions, won a $229 million recompete contract to develop improvements to the U.S. Army’s CH-47 Chinook fleet. The work will occur over five years in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of a multiple-award contract (MAC) with the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC). Specifically, this […]
As Madison County continues to grow and evolve, many local businesses and organizations are looking for ways to stay aligned with the region’s upward momentum. One such organization taking the lead on moving forward with the city’s growth is the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Late last week, the CVB launched its new […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently hosted the Business of Space conference, an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of space commerce, media, and economic development. Among the distinguished speakers was Dr. David Livingston, host of The Space Show and executive director of the One Club Week Foundation. Livingston’s presentation delved into the […]
As Huntsville braces for sweeping federal workforce cuts under a new executive order from President Trump, another development is raising alarms across the city’s aerospace sector. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an oversight agency led by Elon Musk, is set to audit NASA’s financials and contractor payments, sparking concerns over a glaring conflict of […]
On Wednesday, January 29, four NASA astronauts from Expedition 71 — Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson — visited the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. During their time at the center, the crew shared compelling insights into their 2024 missions to the International Space Station. Dominick served as commander, Barratt as […]
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