NASA’s newest rocket, SLS, blasts off with Alabama DNA

NASA’s Space Launch System — the space agency’s most powerful rocket ever — blasted off on its inaugural mission early this morning,
NASA’s Space Launch System — the space agency’s most powerful rocket ever — blasted off on its inaugural mission early this morning,
DECATUR, Alabama — Switzerland-based Beyond Gravity, a manufacturer of structures for launch vehicles, said Thursday it is adding a new production facility...
LONDON — Alabama’s business recruitment team wrapped up its mission at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow today with its sights on at...
A longtime linchpin of Alabama’s aerospace industry continues to expand in the state, focused on next-generation technology that is charting the future of national defense and space exploration. Boeing employs more than 3,000 people across a diverse lineup of operations based in Huntsville, where...
FARNBOROUGH, England — San Diego-based Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. announced plans today to expand its newly established business unit in Birmingham. With the support of critical enhancement programs provided by the State of Alabama, Jefferson County and the City of Birmingham, Kratos...
FARNBOROUGH, England — Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield and the Alabama economic development team begin a second day of appointments at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow amid plenty of competition for new aerospace industry investment and jobs. Secretary Canfield and Bob Smith, the Alabama Department...
FARNBOROUGH, England — Led by Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, the Alabama economic development team entered the opening day of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow working a full slate of appointments with representatives of aerospace, aviation and defense companies. “We’re beginning our Farnborough mission with...
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Lockheed Martin announced plans today to invest $16.5 million to open a new facility focusing on missile defense on its campus in Huntsville, another milestone marking the defense contractor’s growing footprint in Alabama. The 25,000-square-foot Missile System Integration Lab (MSIL) facility will...
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing contributes more than $2.7 billion each year to Alabama’s economy, along with 9,402 jobs in its sprawling operations and support network, according to a new study issued this week. The global space and defense manufacturer, which is marking its 60th year...
MOBILE, Alabama — The Airbus manufacturing facility in Mobile is poised for potential growth thanks to plans announced today by the aerospace company and Lockheed Martin to collaborate on a refueling tanker aircraft if the partners win an Air Force competition. Outlined today at...
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Northrop Grumman Corp. announced today it has opened a new facility in Huntsville to support the U.S. Air Force’s Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, adding new jobs to the region and expanding its role supporting important national security and civil...
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today that longtime employee Stefania Jones has been promoted to Manager of Governmental Affairs and Marketing, giving her responsibility for key activities at the state’s lead economic development agency. In her new role, Jones will...
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Special Aerospace Services, a tactical engineering company, announced today that it is expanding its Alabama footprint and opening a production facility in the Cummings Research Park in Huntsville. Colorado-based SAS said the facility is part of an expansion strategy that will...