NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

For 65 years, #NASAMarshall teams have led development of the U.S. space program’s most powerful rocket engines and spacecraft, from the Apollo-era Saturn V rocket and the space shuttle to today’s cutting-edge propulsion systems, including NASA’s newest rocket, the Space Launch System. The Apollo Program gave America the Saturn family of launch vehicles, which utilized the significant H-1 and F-1 engines. A cluster of five F-1 engines, each producing some 1.5 million pounds of thrust, hurled the Saturn V into the atmosphere in November 1967. To accommodate its further development and integration, Marshall’s F-1 Engine Test Stand was built in 1965 to specifically replicate the Saturn V first stage, and by 1966 it was used in the first captive fire of the engine. Today, Marshall is developing innovative propulsion systems for future deep space travel utilizing new techniques such as 3D printing and nuclear propulsion. You can learn more about Marshall's 65-year legacy on our #Marshall65 webpage >> https://lnkd.in/eTE2jD2v

No one is more laser-focused on delivering NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the #Artemis II mission than #NASAMarshall’s John Honeycutt. The SLS program manager recently received two prestigious awards that reflect on his decorated career at NASA. On Feb. 22, the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame honored Honeycutt during an induction banquet. Founded in 1987, the Engineering Hall of Fame honors, preserves, and perpetuates the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of individuals, projects, and corporations or institutions that have brought and continue to bring significant recognition to the state of Alabama. “I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” Honeycutt said. “When I look back on what has made me successful, it’s all because of the team around me. Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by so many great colleagues and mentors. This truly is an honor.”

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and aerospace industry partners hosted the annual Alabama Space Day on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery. 🚀 The public event celebrated Alabama’s robust aerospace contributions and capabilities, which provide significant economic benefits for the entire state.

This past weekend, our #NASAMarshall team joined the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra during their annual free family concert. 🎻🎷 We got a chance to talk to the community about NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and how it has shaped the way we "listen" to the universe through sonifications. Attendees even got to take home sheet music to play the "sounds of space" for themselves. You can download the sheet music HERE >> https://lnkd.in/eaaZiUBJ

This year, #NASAMarshall is celebrating its 65-year legacy of ingenuity and service to the U.S. space program – and the expansion of its science, engineering, propulsion, and human spaceflight portfolio with each new decade since the NASA field center opened its doors on July 1, 1960. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/eM62Yp87 Visit the Legacy to Horizon: Marshall 65 site > https://lnkd.in/e37MjZfq

Dr. William R. Lucas, who served as director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center from 1974-86, passed away on Feb. 10. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Learn more about his career here: https://lnkd.in/dKFKynUa

Summer internship applications close this Friday, February 28! There’s still time to apply and be part of NASA’s groundbreaking missions. Check out this list of 100 internship opportunities that might have flown under your radar: go.nasa.gov/41z5uqv

When we live on the Moon, who's going to take out the trash? 🗑️ Innovators who wish to contribute their solutions to NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge have six weeks left until the Phase 1 submission deadline. LunaRecycle focuses on the design and development of recycling solutions to improve the sustainability of longer-term lunar missions. With a $3 million prize purse, this challenge inspires better processes that improve efficiency and promote a cleaner, greener, future of space exploration. ♻️ Submit your innovation now >> https://lnkd.in/eJYDfd6T

From the Space Station to Rocket City! 🛰️🚀 On Jan. 29, Expedition 71 crew members visited Marshall for a panel discussion and meet-and-greet. About 350 Marshall team members gathered to hear the astronauts discuss their recent mission to the International Space Station. Our teams supported this expedition through the launch of Crew-8 with our Commercial Crew Program, and assisted the crew in conducting science on the orbiting lab from our Payload Operations Integration Center.

Dear reader...💌 Happy #ValentinesDay from #NASAMarshall! 💋