Tag Archive for: Space Launch System

Behind Boeing’s Legal Turmoil: What It Means for Huntsville Employees

Boeing, a global leader in the aerospace industry, is currently grappling with several significant legal challenges that cast a shadow over its workforce, including employees in Huntsville, Alabama. These lawsuits—some ongoing and others settled—raise pressing questions about corporate governance, employee treatment, and the company’s financial priorities, particularly as it undergoes a major restructuring that has […]

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 […]

Artemis Update: Wet Dress Complete, Launch Date Likely Late August

Following the analysis of data gathered from the wet dress rehearsal on Monday, June 20, NASA officials from Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. announced in a media teleconference held on Friday that the testing campaign is complete.  “During the wet dress rehearsal activities, we have incrementally added […]

Artemis Update: Despite minor test errors, wet dress rehearsal fires off smoothly

After a very long day of work, the Artemis team has earned a well-deserved chance to appreciate a job well done following the completion of its fourth wet dress rehearsal. NASA administrators announced during the post-wet dress teleconference that although the latest exercise wasn’t without a few hiccups, all of the critical targets had been […]

MSFC Director Pleased with Fiscal Year 2021 NASA Budget

Singer says funding request gives Marshall programs the resources they need.

Dynetics to develop NASA’s Artemis Human Lunar Landing System

Huntsville-based Dynetics has been awarded a contract under NASA’s Artemis program to design a Human Landing System and compete to build a system to take the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024. Dynetics is one of three prime contractors selected. The Dynetics approach enables near-term reusability and sustainability and provides […]