Nation’s First Autonomous Ground Robot Production Facility for Military and Police Training Opens

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Marathon Robotics inaugurated the nation’s first autonomous ground robot production facility for military and police training in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park.  A ribbon cutting for the new North American Headquarters and production space took place on Monday, April 10, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The facility is located at 4950 Gilmer Drive, […]

NASA names astronauts to next moon mission, including Space Camp graduate

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the crew members Monday during an event at Ellington Field near […]

NAITA to Host Foreign Military Sales Industry Day at the U.S. Space Rocket Center

The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) announced that the NAITA FMS Industry Day featuring the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) will be presented on Thursday, April 13, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The NAITA Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Industry Day provides the business community […]

UAH Researchers use Earth Observations to Identify Damage, Impacts from Earthquakes in Turkey

The country of Turkey is still reeling from a 7.8 and a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and thousands of aftershocks that occurred in February, causing widespread destruction to infrastructure and human life. To aid response and recovery efforts, two researchers from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Earth System Science Center (ESSC) are using Earth […]

Drake State Frontiers Program Progresses in 3D Printing for Eventual Lunar Living

The Drake State Community & Technical College Frontiers Research Program recently used a robotic arm to complete the first half of the tallest 3D-printed structure in the State of Alabama. This visual and technologically advanced project took place on March 23 at the Drake State Community & Technical College campus. In November, Drake State advanced […]

Sierra Space Expands Presence in Huntsville with LIFE Test

Sierra Space, a leading, pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced yesterday that it continues to make critical strides in the development of its softgoods inflatable technology — LIFE™ habitat (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) – solidifying its lead in the industry. The company’s LIFE testing campaign, a […]

Department of Defense Contract Review: March 6-17

  This series from the Huntsville Business Journal covers Department of Defense (DoD) contracts awarded to Huntsville-Madison County and Alabama businesses. Every two weeks, the Huntsville Business Journal provides you with an update to the various military contracts that local and state businesses are awarded. This entry covers contracts listed on the Department of Defense daily postings from Monday, […]

Innovate Alabama awards more than $3 million in small business grants

Innovate Alabama announced the second round of recipients of the Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant, awarding more than $3 million to 19 small businesses across the state. The funds will be used to help these local business owners grow roots in Alabama by supporting the development and marketability of modern technology.  The initiative will continue to enhance Alabama’s […]

U. S. Space Force Orbital Prime Awards $1.7 Million Contract to Orbital Assembly in Direct to Phase II SBIR Award

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Orbital Assembly has been awarded a $1.7 million contract from the United States Space Force to develop rapidly deployable On Orbit structural technologies to support many types of electronic equipment. The United States Space Force is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, organized under the Department of the Air […]

Huntsville International Airport Partners with FAA Testing Drone Detection Systems to Protect U.S. Airports

It’s a familiar occurrence these days – you’re enjoying an outdoor concert or sporting event and hear a loud whirring just overhead reminiscent of an extra-large bumblebee. Unmanned aerial systems, or drones as they are usually called, are more popular than ever, and most of the time, they are more annoyance than threat. But there […]