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NASA
NASA Invites Media to Marshall’s 65th Anniversary Celebration July 19
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center will host astronauts for a media opportunity as the center celebrates its 65th anniversary during a free, community event on Saturday, July 19, from noon to 5 p.m. CDT at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama. Marshall, along with its partners and collaborators, will fill the amphitheater with space exhibits, music, food vendors, and hands-on…
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Alabama Students
Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated Thursday, June 26, to note that the time of the event has changed to 12:50 p.m. EDT. Students attending the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, will have the chance to hear NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station answer their prerecorded questions. At 12:50 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 1,…
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Press Releases
Karman Space & Defense Officially Opens Its New Decatur Facility with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Fueling Innovation and Advancing National Security
Karman Space & Defense (“Karman” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KRMN), a leader in the design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for launch vehicle, satellite, spacecraft, missile defense, hypersonic and UAS customers, today announced the official opening of its new, innovative facility in Decatur, Alabama. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by industry leaders, elected officials,…
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Alabama Power Deploys ADS-TEC Energy Ultra-Fast EV Charging System at its Technology Application Center
–ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, today announced Alabama Power has deployed the battery-buffered, ultra-fast ADS-TEC Energy ChargeBox at its Technology Application Center (TAC). The ChargeBox is enabling Alabama Power to power up its EV fleet in just minutes, while also providing local businesses and fleet operators with the opportunity to try the innovative platform and experience the benefits…
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National Weather Service Office of Science and Technology Integration Visit to Learn about SPoRT
The National Weather Service in Huntsville hosted a visit by the NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration. OSTI is the main office within the NWS that manages and plans research to operations projects for the NWS and the integration of technology across NWS field offices. The visit by OSTI leadership and management started with discussions with NWS Huntsville and…
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Autos
Toyota Alabama Expands Production With 350 New Jobs
Toyota is growing its Huntsville plant production capabilities with a $282 million investment and adding more than 350 new, high-quality jobs with long-term stability, affirming its commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations. This brings the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion. The plant is already an engine powerhouse, and this venture adds new lines…
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NASA Invites Media to Annual FIRST Robotics Competition in Rocket City
The Rocket City Regional – Alabama’s annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition – is scheduled for Friday, April 5, through Saturday, April 6, at the Von Braun Center South Hall in Huntsville, Alabama, known as the Rocket City. This event is free for the public. FIRST Robotics is a global robotics competition for students…
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Press Releases
Comcast Activates $4.5M Fiber-Rich Internet Network in Houston County, Alabama
A new and powerful Internet network is now online in parts of Houston County, Alabama, connecting communities to high-speed, reliable Internet. Thousands of homes and businesses in the areas of Ashford, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Kinsey and Webb can now access Xfinity and Comcast Business services. Comcast invested $4.5 million to make this technology infrastructure project possible. “This is a big moment for us and these…
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Comcast NBCUniversal to Donate $50,000 to American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi in Support of Tornado Relief Efforts
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced it will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi in support of disaster relief and recovery efforts following the devastating impacts of recent tornadoes and severe storms. “Comcast’s generous donation will enable us to serve the needs of our communities devastated by tornadoes,” said Mark Beddingfield, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of…
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Collaborating for Clean Energy at Toyota’s North Alabama Engine Plant
More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. Today, Huntsville Utilities, Toyota Alabama and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) announced a power purchase agreement (PPA) to support a 168-acre, $49 million solar project. The 30-megawatt solar-generated system will be located in the North Huntsville Industrial Park, surrounding the Toyota engine plant.…
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