NASA astronauts visit Huntsville: Expedition 71 crew shares details of 2024 mission to space, experiments in orbit

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 […]

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center hosts Partnerships Forum: Invites local businesses and organizations to collaborate

On Monday, January 27, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) held their largest-ever partnerships forum at the Space Camp Operations Building in Huntsville. More than 200 people attended in person, while an equal number participated virtually. According to MSFC event organizers, the goal of this forum was to “ … bring together industry, academia, […]

North Alabama’s “Shark Tank” competition is back!

Do you have a big idea that you would love to bring to life? Launch and Singing River Trail have announced that applications for the fourth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition are now open.  The competition, modeled after the hit television series “Shark Tank,” allows local entrepreneurs the chance to turn their unique […]

Trash Pandas to host job fairs for minor league, college games

Pitchers and catchers report to professional baseball spring training in less than a month when Major League veterans and big league hopefuls begin gathering at camps in Florida and Arizona. However, the time is now for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to put together their roster of Toyota Field workers for the 2025 Southern League […]

Local organization offers high-quality opportunities for lifelong learners

LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner.  The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages.  Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library.  Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]

Discovering Mars: U.S. Space and Rocket Center unveils new exhibit on robotic explorers

Always with eyes looking to the sky with designs on exploring the final frontier, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to usher in its latest museum attraction. The exhibit — Discovering Mars, Robot Explorers – “showcases the five very successful missions that have explored the Martian surface,’’ said Dr. Kimberly Robinson, […]

Huntsville to host national track and field championship

The USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Nationals will be held at Milton Frank Stadium from July 17 to 20, 2025. “We are proud to welcome all of the competitors with the USA Masters Track & Field Championships to Huntsville in 2025,” said Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. “Hosting a national championship is always a […]

Local founders celebrated at gener8tor movie screening

The red carpet was rolled out at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on the evening of December 12 for a special VIP Screening of Pioneers of Progress, a documentary that celebrates the most recent cohort of founders from gener8tor Huntsville programs.  This project highlighted not only the gener8tor and Gbeta startup programs, but also […]

Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair: Happening Tomorrow!

Do you have a college student home for the holidays?  Encourage them to make the most of their break by attending the 2nd annual Huntsville ASmartPlace® College Career Fair tomorrow, December 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event, which is hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, will take place at The Atrium at Redstone […]

Defense contractor employees volunteer to honor veterans at the holidays

Saturday, December 14 was National Wreaths Across America Day.  The mission of Wreaths Across America is to remember fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. The annual event takes place through coordinated wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,600 locations in all 50 U.S. […]