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The Marshall Center became NASA’s first field center July 1, 1960. Today it supports the whole spectrum of the agency’s crucial work: propulsion, engineering, science, space operations, and project and program management. With its talented, skilled and diverse work force; extensive practical experience; and state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, Marshall thrives at the intersection of science and exploration.

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Marshall Center Celebrates Annual Director’s Breakfast

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May 17, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Elected officials, business and community leaders gathered May 17 to celebrate the annual Marshall Space Flight Center Director's Breakfast.

Stunning Lyrid Meteor Over Earth at Night

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May 17, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Video from the International Space Station shows breathtaking images of Earth with Lyrid meteors burning up in the atmosphere.

Friction Stir Welding Unites Reliability, Affordability

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May 17, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

NASA's Space Launch System is moving further in development faster thanks to proven advanced technologies like friction stir welding.

The Shake, Rattle and Roar of the J-2X Engine

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May 15, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

A Supernova Cocoon Breakthrough

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May 14, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Observations with NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory may help astronomers understand why some supernovas are much more powerful than others.

Testing for Dream Chaser® Space System Completed

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May 13, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

The Marshall Center successfully completed wind tunnel testing of the Dream Chaser® Space System for Sierra Nevada Corp. Space Systems.

NASA Continues J-2X Powerpack Testing

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May 9, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

NASA conducted a long duration test of the J-2X powerpack, 340 seconds total, at the Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi on May 10.

Goldman to Host Center Director’s Breakfast

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May 9, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Gene Goldman, Acting Director of the Marshall Center will discuss the Marshall Center's outlook at the annual Marshall Center Director's Breakfast.

NASA Conducts Tests on Orion Service Module

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May 8, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

NASA engineers are testing parts of the Orion service module to ensure the spacecraft can withstand the harsh realities of deep space missions.

Whitson Named Director of Office of Procurement

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May 7, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Kim E. Whitson, a native of Oak Ridge, Tenn., recently was named director of the Office of Procurement at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks May 5-6

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May 3, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Despite a bright moon, skywatchers can still see the 2012 Eta Aquarid meteor shower as it peaks on the night of May 5-6.

Marshall Center Honored by the Alabama Legislature

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May 3, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Gene Goldman, acting director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., addressed a joint session of the Alabama Legislature May 3.

Black Hole Caught Red-Handed in a Stellar Homicide

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May 3, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

Chandra studies the hot gas from a star being ripped apart by tidal forces as it falls into a black hole.

Chandra Sees Remarkable Outburst From Old Black Hole

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April 29, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

An extraordinary outburst by a black hole in a nearby galaxy has provided direct evidence for a population of old, volatile stellar black holes.

NASA Begins Second Round of Testing on J-2X Engine

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April 25, 2012 in Alabama, Marshall Space Flight Center by clevine

NASA has kicked off the next round of J-2X testing, gathering data on the engine nozzle extension, the test stand "clamshell" and start/shutdown.

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