Tag Archive for: NASA

Artemis II mission a continuation of Huntsville’s lunar legacy

Like thousands of other Huntsvillians last weekend, Rae Ann Meyer, acting director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, was on the edge of her seat as Artemis II rolled out from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. But she wasn’t at the Florida site; nor at her office at the Marshall Center. […]

“Shaping the Healthcare Community of the Future”: UAH’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Breakfast

“While we celebrate our history, we’re equally focused on our future.” With those words, Dr. Karen Frith, dean of the UAH College of Nursing, opened the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast. The second annual event, “Shaping the Healthcare Community of the Future,” was Wednesday at UAH and featured keynote speaker Catherine Coleman Flowers, […]

Demolition of MSFC facilities makes way for NASA’s next era

When two historic test stands were demolished last weekend, it was part of a larger reno project at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The project targeted inactive structures to help create “an interconnected campus ready for the next era of space exploration,” Marshall officials said. The Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test […]

Secret Artemis II Downtown Art Trail Returns, Inviting Families to Explore Huntsville’s Space Legacy

The Secret Artemis II Downtown Art Trail officially returned to downtown Huntsville this week, relaunching a space-themed scavenger hunt designed to celebrate the city’s decades-long role in America’s space program while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the urban core.   First introduced in 2022 to commemorate NASA’s inaugural Artemis launch, the interactive trail once again […]

UAH Researchers Use New X-ray Telescope to Probe Dark Matter Decay

Scientists search for “decaying” dark matter (DDM) because it offers unique signatures like specific X-ray or gamma-ray lines or neutrino signals not seen in normal matter, potentially revealing dark matter’s particle nature, mass and interactions, information that could illuminate the universe’s structure. DDM is a theoretical model where dark matter particles aren’t perfectly stable, but […]

2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

From Huntsville to the Future: KBR’s FIREFLY Laser Moves U.S. Defense Innovation Forward

Huntsville reaffirmed its role as a national center of defense technology on November 6, when KBR opened its doors for a rare demonstration of its FIREFLY high-energy laser system. Media and industry observers watched as a bright beam tracked and disabled a test target—offering a glimpse into how directed-energy weapons may soon counter the small […]

Greenway Expansion, Ditto Landing Project Gain Momentum with Council Support

The Ditto Landing Events Center project is moving forward, and the Huntsville City Council continues to provide aid to the project in the southernmost area of the city. At its most recent bi-monthly regular meeting, the council voted to give over $1 million to Grayson Carter & Son to complete the third phase of the […]

Financial Advisor Urges Calm, Cash-Flow Focus as Federal Shutdown Hits Huntsville Hard

The federal government shutdown that began October 1 is now entering its second week, and its effects are reverberating throughout North Alabama’s economy. With so many federal workers and contractors in the region, Huntsville has found itself on the front lines of the financial fallout.   An estimated 45,000 people work at Redstone Arsenal, and the […]

How the 2025 Federal Shutdown Could Impact Huntsville and What Locals Can Do About It

On October 1, 2025, the United States entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. The shutdown resulted from partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, foreign aid rescissions, and health insurance subsidies. The shutdown led to the furlough of approximately 750,000 federal employees. Essential services such […]