Tag Archive for: U.S. Space & Rocket Center

DisruptHR Huntsville 2024 blasts off with rapid-fire insights into the Human Resources Industry

On August 20, 2024, over 100 attendees, speakers, and sponsors gathered at the Davidson Center of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the second annual DisruptHR Huntsville event. The local chapter of this event is organized by Ben Eubanks, founder of HR Summer School.  For those unfamiliar, DisruptHR is an international series of events […]

U.S. Space & Rocket Center hosts former Navy SEAL turned aerial firefighting pilot

Friday April 26, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center hosted a free talk given by Tim Sheehy, a Former U.S. Navy Seal, decorated combat veteran, and aerial firefighting pilot.  Sheehy is also a Space Camp alumnus and current supporter of the program. Sheehy explained why he is a big supporter of Space Camp.  “It is […]

Katie Britt talks voting, Israel, homeland security at Washington Update

U.S. Senator Katie Britt, originating in the Wiregrass region of Alabama, hosted a Washington update on March 19 at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, stating her concerns for defense budgeting and attacks in Israel as well as reflecting on her time in the senate so far. Having been a member of the senate for […]

AI Talks: HBJ previews the 2024 AI Symposium at the USSRC, talks the revolution of space technology

“AI Talks” is a new series from the Huntsville Business Journal on Artificial Intelligence and its applicability to the world of business. Each month, HBJ plans on bringing you interesting topics led by our new contributing expert writer, Carl Holden. This series will also introduce another new “writer” to our journal: Artificial Intelligence itself. Using Chat […]

New Executive Director poised to lead the South Huntsville Main Business Association into new era

Change has been a key word throughout South Huntsville. Changes to Memorial Parkway, to various key developments in the area, and to dining and retail options have brought a certain revitalization to the area. Alongside these new developments, the South Huntsville Main Business Association recently welcomed Madison Roberts as their new Executive Director with the […]

UAH director selected for 2023 Order of Prometheus Hall of Fame award in recognition of sustained uncrewed mission support

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Virginia “Suzy” Young, director of the Research Institute at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been elected to the 2023 Hall of Fame under the Order of Prometheus by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Pathfinder Chapter. Established in 2022, this […]

Education, Workforce Development Key to Drake State’s Story

Dr. Patricia Sims’ story begins in a smaller town just a little over 20 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi.  Canton is its name, although some of the locals in the area call it “Nissan City,” a name that pays homage to the Nissan Manufacturing plant there and the  economic development that followed its opening decades ago.  […]

NASA’s Mars Exploration takes center stage in Huntsville

In an exciting development for space enthusiasts, a new exhibit featuring one-of-a-kind models of the Mars rover Perseverance, the Ingenuity Helicopter, and the Mars Ascent Vehicle have officially touched down at Huntsville’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC). The exhibit is titled “Roving with Perseverance” and it marks a thrilling opportunity for the public to […]

Space and Rocket Center to host exciting Mars roadshow, includes free planetarium event

The Mars 2020 mission is landing at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) with opening of the “Roving with Perseverance” roadshow this weekend. The Rocket Center is the only location in the Southeast to host the roadshow, which includes full-size “twin” models of NASA’s Perseverance rover and the history-making Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. The Rocket Center […]