Tag Archive for: NASA

New facilities and partnerships among goals for Pelfrey as Marshall Director

On February 5, 2024, Joseph Pelfrey stepped into his role as director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Up until then, he had been acting director since July of 2023. Pelfrey has been with NASA for two decades, holding several positions from aerospace engineer to deputy center director. He recently held a press conference to […]

Joseph Pelfrey named Marshall Space Flight Center director

On Monday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson named Joseph Pelfrey director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective immediately. Pelfrey has served as acting center director since July 2023. “Joseph is a respected leader who shares the passion for innovation and exploration at NASA Marshall. As center director, he will lead the […]

Registration now open for inaugural Business of Space Conference

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business will host the inaugural Business of Space Conference to focus on economics, commerce and sustainability of new space. Registration is now open for the gathering that will unite space industry professionals from across the nation on April 21-23 on the campus of UAH, a part of the […]

FTI boosts cyber innovation and education with state-of-the-art HACS Center expansion in Huntsville

Frontier Technology Inc. (FTI) has unveiled plans to expand its cyber operations facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, with the construction of the FTI Huntsville Analysis and Cyber Security Center (HACS Center). The expansion involves adding 25,000 square feet of secure facility space operating at all classification levels, complementing the company’s existing office. Positioned as a “Cyber […]

Marshall honors Expedition 69 astronauts for record space mission and looks ahead at exciting 2024 launches

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) hosted NASA astronauts Stephen (“Steve”) Bowen, Warren (“Woody”) Hoburg, and Frank Rubio, as well as Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, on Thursday to celebrate the crew’s record-breaking mission, Expedition 69, to the International Space Station (ISS).  The 182-day mission began in March 2023 and concluded on 27 September 2023. Expedition […]

All Points announces major additions to Kennedy Space Center development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – All Points Logistics, a technical services provider to the aerospace industry with a strong presence in Huntsville, has completed an early milestone in establishing new commercial infrastructure-as-a-service operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The All Points’ Space Prep team, in conjunction with NASA, has completed all necessary physical environmental studies, […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Matt Curtis of Matt Curtis Real Estate

The Sit Down With Success is a monthly series provided by the Huntsville Business Journal that focuses on successful small businesses in the Huntsville/Madison County area and their keys to success. For this month, the Huntsville Business Journal sat down with Matt Curtis of Matt Curtis Real Estate.  Cover image provided by Steve Babin of […]

Redstone Arsenal 2023: FBI’s explosive growth, NASA’s Artemis thrust, and the rise of a technological hub

In the heart of the Rocket City, the Redstone Arsenal stands as a symbol of innovation, collaboration, and national defense. This year’s Annual Update, hosted at the Von Braun Center, unfolded as a transformative chapter, marked by significant expansions, cutting-edge facilities, and a vision that extends beyond the horizon. Facilitated by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber […]

UAH research team awarded $402K from NASA to study light detection in space

Two researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402K from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 2022 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science. Their research centers around the to discovery of what aspects of lightning flashes are captured by NASA’s Lightning Imaging Sensor on […]

Huntsville business wins NASA MSFC Small Business Subcontractor of the Year

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Waterfront Technical Services (Waterfront), a Sentar company, has been awarded the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Small Business Subcontractor of the Year. This award qualifies Waterfront for the Agency-Level NASA Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA), facilitated by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), which will be announced in early […]