Piece by Piece: Building Space Launch System’s Core Stage
The largest rocket stage in the world is coming together piece by piece at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. Large elements for NASA’s Space Launch System are in production and will be joined together to create the rocket’s 212-foot-tall core stage, the backbone of the SLS rocket.
(Video 0:30) Stacking Begins for SLS Structural Testing
Stacking began this week ahead of important structural testing for SLS. Engineers at Marshall will stack several pieces of hardware in the test stand for integrated tests that will subject the rocket to the loads and stresses it will experience during launch.
Marshall Honors Top Contractors, Support Teams with Small Business Alliance Awards
Numerous large and small business prime contractors and subcontractors were honored this week at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s annual Small Business Alliance Meeting. Established in 2007, the Small Business Alliance helps small businesses pursue NASA procurement and subcontracting opportunities.
Annual ‘Racin’ the Station’ Duathlon on Sept. 24
Athletes will try to finish a specially designed course in the same amount of time it takes the International Space Station to complete one orbit around Earth. The course begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 3.14 km run, followed by a 23 km bicycle ride, and finishes with another 3.14 km run.
Marshall’s Roslin Hicks, Lorna Jackson Honored for Supervisory Excellence
When Marshall team members were honored this summer with Federal Women’s Program Outstanding Achievement Awards — recognizing exceptional service to Marshall and the U.S. space program — no one was more delighted to share the stage than NASA veterans Roslin Hicks and Lorna Jackson.
NASA Mars Rover Game Available for Computers, Smartphones and Tablets
Mars Rover drivers wanted. NASA has introduced a fun, educational Mars Rover game, now available for download. Search for water as your rover climbs up and down hills to explore the Red Planet, but drive carefully. Get the free app to play and find out how the game compares to real Martian rovers.
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