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End of an era: ULA launches final Delta IV Heavy Rocket

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. – All good things must come to an end. And, in this case, it was the final launch Tuesday...

If you can’t get outside, NASA has its eyes – protected, of course – on the eclipse

HUNTSVILLE -- The viewing opportunities for today's solar eclipse may be cloudy around North Alabama, but NASA is hosting live coverage of the eclipse...

Mint opening sales of Alabama American Innovation Coin featuring Saturn V

WASHINGTON – An American Innovation $1 Coin will have a familiar design not only for residents of Huntsville but also for visitors passing through...

Space Camp employee transferred after Space & Rocket Center investigation

HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. Space & Rocket Center said Friday it has concluded an investigation and took "necessary steps to move forward" in the...

ULA Delta IV Heavy launch finale delayed

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After a delay Thursday due to high winds, the final launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket...

Iconic rockets are returning to Space & Rocket Center’s Rocket Park

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is heading back to the future with its eye on space history.  After a six-year absence, the...

Space Grant Consortium distributes eclipse-viewing glasses to rural, disadvantaged schools

HUNTSVILLE – The Alabama Space Grant Consortium at the University of Alabama Huntsville purchased and distributed 50,000 safe-viewing eclipse glasses for schools in the...

U.S. Space & Rocket Center responds to concerns raised on social media about employee

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has responded to reports on social media concerning a Space Camp transgender counselor. The reports have even...

NASA’s newest astronauts include 2 Space Camp grads

HOUSTON -- As NASA opens applications for future astronauts, the space agency recently graduated its latest class of space travelers. Among the new astronauts are...

Outpost Technologies wins space station contract

HUNTSVILLE -- Outpost Technologies has been awarded a contract from the Johnson Space Center to provide equipment for the International Space Station. The nearly $1...