Enabling Exploration

Artist concept of SLS on launchpad

Marshall develops and manages space exploration vehicles and hardware to explore beyond low Earth orbit.

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Scientific Discovery

Dr. Lisa Monaco, project scientist for the Lab-on-a-Chip Applications Development program, examines a prototype chip.

Marshall develops, builds, and manages spacecraft and instruments, and performs research that enables scientific discovery in space and benefits life on Earth.

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Latest Marshall News

Engineers install J2X engine E10002 in the A1 test stand at Stennis Space Center.

A-1 Test Stand: First Full Engine in Nearly a Decade

Engineers have installed J-2X engine E10002 in the A-1 test stand at Stennis Space Center -- the first full engine installed in almost a decade.

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A giant gas cloud, or halo, located in system NGC 6240

Colossal Hot Cloud Envelopes Colliding Galaxies

Scientists have used Chandra to make a detailed study of an enormous cloud of hot gas enveloping two large, colliding galaxies.

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A test of the Saturn V first stage, S1C5, is conducted on Aug. 25, 1967 at Stennis Space Center.

Preparing for SLS Core Stage Testing

Before NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) flies to space on its inaugural mission in 2017, it will fly in place at Stennis Space Center.

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A team from Teodoro Aguilar Mora Vocational High School competes in the 2013 NASA Great Moonbuggy Race.

Winners Announced! 2013 NASA Great Moonbuggy Race

NASA has declared the winners of the 20th NASA Great Moonbuggy Race at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.

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J 2X engine test firing on April 4, 2013, at Stennis Space Center

Hot Fire Tests Steer Space Launch System Engines

NASA has completed one chapter of next-generation rocket testing on the A-2 test stand at Stennis Space Center.

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A Lyrid meteor in night skies over Nantucket, Mass.

Catch a Glimpse of the 2013 Lyrids

On the night of April 22-23, you can watch for Lyrid meteors via a live Ustream view of the skies over Marshall Space Flight Center.

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Supernova remnant SN 1006

X-Ray View of A Thousand-Year-Old Cosmic Tapestry

A new image of SN 1006 from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals this supernova remnant in exquisite detail.

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A collection of four thrusters representing the core stage engines of the new Space Launch System are ignited at Test Stand 115 at the Marshall Center.

Space Launch System Begins Acoustic Testing

NASA test conductors are making progress on the agency's new rocket by listening closely to the roar of four thrusters.

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Marshall: Launching the Future of Science and Exploration

    Artist concept of SLS launching At NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., where the nation's journey to space began more than a half-century ago, a dedicated group of engineers, scientists and business professionals lead the development and testing of tomorrow's flagship space vehicles, space systems and rocket engines. We pursue cutting-edge scientific discoveries that improve and protect lives on Earth. And we work to discover the secrets of the universe, increasing our understanding of the cosmos and our place in it.

    Marshall became a NASA field center on July 1, 1960. Today, it remains a vital resource for NASA and the nation, with unique capabilities that are essential to the exploration of space. Together with our partners across NASA and around the world, we are engaged in a large part of the agency's work, especially propulsion and space transportation, engineering, science, space systems and space operations, and project and program management. With our highly skilled and diverse workforce, proven technical and scientific experience, and state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, Marshall stands at the intersection of science and exploration -- delivering safe, affordable and sustainable solutions that will change our world… and bring us closer to countless others across the cosmos.

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    Welcome to Marshall!

    Welcome to the Marshall Center! Learn more about Marshall's vital roles in America's space program.

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    Marshall Pocket Guide

    A fascinating look at the complex, challenging work at Marshall, and how its talented, dedicated team is supporting NASA's goals.

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    Marshall@Work

    Visit our newest website where we will highlight the most recent developments and activities around the center.

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    Marshall Information Sheet

    An overview of Marshall Space Flight Center's key areas of support, outreach initiatives, spinoffs and visitor information.

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    Marshall Facts

    Marshall Space Flight Center is a key contributor to significant NASA programs, continuing a legacy of accomplishment.

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    Marshall plays a key role in the economic success of Alabama.

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