Huntsville, Alabama, may be synonymous with rocket science and space exploration, but beyond its technological reputation lies a story of resilient African American entrepreneurs whose contributions to the city’s growth are as groundbreaking as the innovations that brought Huntsville into the global spotlight. For decades, Huntsville’s Black business owners have not only shaped the city’s […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that Huntsville has seen an incredible amount of growth and development over the last several years. With this in mind, the question now is: how are developers and city planners sustaining all of this momentum in 2025 and beyond? To get an idea of what the city’s commercial real estate development forecast […]
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 […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted a Redstone Update on December 11 at the Von Braun Center. The day’s events began at 8 a.m. and included updates on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Space & Missile Defense Command, and Redstone Arsenal. Jeff Gronberg, CEO of deciBel Research, moderated a panel discussion […]
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 […]
Leidos has pledged $1.75 million to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark donation will enhance educational opportunities, providing students with hands-on experience in advanced technical and manufacturing fields. In honor of the gift, Drake State’s upcoming advanced manufacturing facility will be named the Leidos Advanced Training Complex. “At Leidos, we […]
SpaceFactory, an innovator in space and terrestrial construction technology, is moving its headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, with a new facility at 209 Bailes St., near the growing Campus 805 area. This relocation positions SpaceFactory at the heart of Huntsville’s advanced industrial landscape, where it will focus on expanding its lunar research and advanced manufacturing operations. […]
Physicists from around the nation gathered in Huntsville for the first Annual International Alabama Plasma Physics Conference (AIAPC), which was held from October 28 to 30. The conference — which attracted scientists, researchers, faculty, and students — is part of statewide efforts to make Alabama a hub for the plasma science and engineering (PSE) industry. […]
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