CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Kuiper 1, the launch of a Decatur-built United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 rocket carrying the first production satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper, is planned for […]

HUNTSVILLE –– A pair of Huntsville veteran-owned companies have come together to provide cutting-edge solutions to the nation’s space and defense programs. Ignite, a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business, has acquired […]

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Ready to usher in a new era of space capability for the nation, the United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket has been certified by the U.S. Space Force […]

HUNTSVILLE — The presidential order to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs now includes NASA and the Artemis mission to the moon. Other actions following President Trump’s Executive Order […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s role in the nation’s defense was on full display this week when congressional and industrial leaders convened for a discussion on the vulnerability of the U.S. defense […]

HUNTSVILLE — To keep pace with modern operational demands, Collins Aerospace of Huntsville was awarded an $80 million contract by the Army. The contract will enable Collins Aerospace, an RTX […]

CINCINNATI – Manufacturing is taking off in Huntsville-Limestone County and GE Aerospace is providing an economic engine to drive the growth. The aircraft engine builder announced plans Wednesday to invest […]

STOCKTON, Calif. — Applied Aerospace, a manufacturer of solutions for commercial and military spacecraft, aircraft, and ground-based systems, has acquired Huntsville-based NeXolve. The company brings rich expertise in thermo-mechanical engineering […]

HUNTSVILLE — As an asteroid approaches Earth, NASA has awarded a contract to SpaceX for the Near-Earth Object Surveyor mission, managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Under […]

HUNTSVILLE — Marking a strategic investment in its support of the defense and space sectors, Special Aerospace Services is about to “top off” a significant construction milestone at its Huntsville […]

WASHINGTON — Just a month after the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket, Jeff Bezos-founded Blue Origin said it is cutting about 10% of its workforce. The layoffs affect […]

HUNTSVILLE — Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville’s contributions to the nation’s space program continues with the recent announcement by NASA to award study contracts to help support life and work on the lunar surface. […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Maria von Braun, widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria, Va., the U.S. Space & Rocket Center announced. She was […]

VAN HORN, Texas — Blue Origin completed its 29th New Shepard flight and 14th payload mission today which was to simulate lunar gravity. The payloads experienced roughly two minutes of lunar […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Marshall Space Flight Center will join NASA headquarters and other centers Thursday in marking the annual Day of Remembrance. The ceremonies honor the members of the NASA […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Powered by Huntsville-built BE-4 engines, New Glenn reached its intended orbit during today’s NG-1 mission. accomplishing our primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited at 1:03 […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Electric Propulsion Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville  recently traveled to Milan, Italy, to present STARGATE, an experimental gridded ion thruster developed by the group, at […]

CAPE CANERVAL — Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket completed a hotfire test Friday. The reusable, heavy-lift orbital rocket is powered by seven of Blue Origin’s BE-4 engines which are produced […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business’ second annual Business of Space Conference will focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opportunities and barriers. Registration […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for […]

AUBURN — In-Space Manufacturing capabilities for structural and functional parts — tools, electronics, and sensors — is an inevitable part of future space activity. That’s why the world leader in space […]

HUNTSVILLE — A companywide layoff by Boeing is having a ripple effect in the Tennessee Valley. According to the aerospace giant, employees in Huntsville are among the nearly 17,000 employees […]

HUNTSVILLE – The National Space Club, Huntsville Chapter, presented Dr. Gary Zank of the University of Alabama in Huntsville with the 2024 Distinguished Science Award. Zank is the Aerojet/Rocketdyne Chair […]