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Apollo 11 earthrise

Take the trip through time and space to learn about Marshall's contributions to the space program.

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Enabling Exploration

Ares vehicles collage

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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Marshall Space Flight Center: Home to Science and Space Exploration

    Artist concept of solar system Artist concept of our solar system. Image Credit: NASA
    From the mighty roar of rocket engines to extraordinary scientific discoveries about our universe, Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama is enabling the nation’s exploration of space as it has since 1960.

    While the center inspired the "Rocket City" nickname of its hometown, propulsion is only one of the many cutting-edge exploration and research projects going on at Marshall. The center uses its talented team members, extensive experience and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the interests of both science and exploration.

    The result? Increased understanding about our universe, ground-breaking scientific discoveries, improvements to life on Earth, and an improved ability to work and live in space.

Latest Marshall News

NASA Awards Contract for Support at Michoud Assembly Fa...

NASA has selected Jacobs Technology of Tullahoma, Tenn., to receive the manufacturing support and facilities operations contract at the Michoud Facility Assembly in eastern New Orleans.

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Fire and Smoke: Young Rocketeers Achieve Sky-High Succe...

The University of North Dakota's rocket lifts off.

Marshall Space Flight Center and its partners hosted 33 student teams for the 2008-2009 NASA Student Launch Projects.

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Resolving a Galactic Mystery

Composite image of a glowing region at the center of the Milky Way galaxy

Chandra delves into an X-ray glow near the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.

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More About Marshall

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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 Star 2008 in Review

    Marshall in Review: 2008

    The Marshall Star's "Year in Review" edition highlights Marshall's exciting accomplishments in 2008.

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