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 […]
As a native, it’s always fun to brag to people that the relatively unsung hero city of the space program was Huntsville. Yes, the rockets that brought man to the moon launched in Florida, but a lot of the science, math, technology, and stolen Nazi scientists were from right here in Alabama! NASA has had […]
Maria von Braun (June 10, 1928 – January 20, 2025) On January 20, 2025, Maria von Braun passed away at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, where she had resided and received family and friends for 55 years. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and wonderful caregivers who looked after her for the last […]
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 […]
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, […]
Being adjacent to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center presents many educational advantages for students in Huntsville and the surrounding area. Marshall Center Director Joseph Pelfrey said Marshall considers the role of schools and educators crucial to inspiring and equipping students in STEM. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. “With their help, NASA can […]
NASA is going back to the moon, and Huntsville is right at the heart of making it happen. The Artemis program is a key part of NASA’s Moon to Mars campaign. NASA’s Artemis missions will establish a base camp on the moon and the Gateway outpost in the moon’s orbit. Each mission will provide knowledge […]
Boeing has announced that they will lay off over 150 Huntsville employees, beginning on January 17, 2025. The Huntsville layoffs are part of nationwide Boeing terminations. The aerospace and defense company has announced that it plans to reduce its national workforce by 10% — for a total loss of 17,000 jobs. “Our business is in […]
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