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<\/a><\/figure>\nNASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and aerospace industry partners, will host the 2025 Alabama Space Day in Montgomery at the Alabama Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to celebrate the state\u2019s robust aerospace contributions and capabilities. The news media are invited to attend this annual public event. This image captures Alabama Space Day 2023 (held April 11, 2023) with community members enjoying an astronaut cutout board in front of NASA\u2019s exhibit of the SLS (Space Launch System) \u2013 the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo directly to the Moon in a single launch. <\/div>\nNASA\/Hannah Maginot<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMedia are invited to attend the 2025 Alabama Space Day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.<\/p>\n
NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and aerospace industry partners will host the annual public event to celebrate Alabama\u2019s robust aerospace contributions and capabilities, which provide significant economic benefits for the entire state.<\/p>\n
Area middle school and high school students will have an opportunity to speak with NASA astronaut Loral O\u2019Hara<\/a> and participate in activities and exhibits. The event also will include a reading of a Space Day resolution by Alabama legislators with NASA Marshall Director Joseph Pelfrey<\/a>, highlighting Alabama\u2019s contributions to space exploration.<\/p>\nMedia interested in interviewing NASA Marshall officials or attending NASA events should contact Hannah Maginot at hannah.l.maginot@nasa.gov<\/a> or 256-932-1937.<\/p>\nSpace Day 2025 exhibitors include: NASA Marshall, Teledyne Brown Engineering, KBR, Special Aerospace Services (SAS), Sentar, Blue Origin, Astrion, ULA, The University of Alabama in Huntsville\u2019s Propulsion Research Center, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.<\/p>\n
Media opportunities for the day include:<\/p>\n
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Exhibits and STEM activities<\/p>\nLocation: South Capitol Lawn and Tunnel between Capitol Building and State House<\/p>\n
10:30 to 11 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Alabama Space Day 2025 Proclamation Ceremony<\/p>\nLocation: Capitol Auditorium<\/p>\n
11 to 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Alabama Space Authority Meeting<\/p>\nLocation: Capitol Auditorium<\/p>\n
1 to<\/strong> 2 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Resolution readings on the House and Senate Floors<\/p>\nAbout the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center<\/strong><\/p>\nNASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center is celebrating 65 years<\/a> of blending legacy with innovation, advancing space exploration and scientific discovery through collaboration, engineering excellence, and technical solutions that take humanity beyond tomorrow\u2019s horizon.<\/p>\nFor more information on NASA Marshall, visit https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/marshall<\/a>.<\/p>\nMedia Contact:<\/strong>
Hannah Maginot
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
hannah.l.maginot@nasa.gov<\/a>
256-932-1937<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>Media are invited to attend the 2025 Alabama Space Day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.<\/p>\n
NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and aerospace industry partners will host the annual public event to celebrate Alabama\u2019s robust aerospace contributions and capabilities, which provide significant economic benefits for the entire state.<\/p>\n
Area middle school and high school students will have an opportunity to speak with NASA astronaut Loral O\u2019Hara<\/a> and participate in activities and exhibits. The event also will include a reading of a Space Day resolution by Alabama legislators with NASA Marshall Director Joseph Pelfrey<\/a>, highlighting Alabama\u2019s contributions to space exploration.<\/p>\n Media interested in interviewing NASA Marshall officials or attending NASA events should contact Hannah Maginot at hannah.l.maginot@nasa.gov<\/a> or 256-932-1937.<\/p>\n Space Day 2025 exhibitors include: NASA Marshall, Teledyne Brown Engineering, KBR, Special Aerospace Services (SAS), Sentar, Blue Origin, Astrion, ULA, The University of Alabama in Huntsville\u2019s Propulsion Research Center, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing.<\/p>\n Media opportunities for the day include:<\/p>\n 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Exhibits and STEM activities<\/p>\n Location: South Capitol Lawn and Tunnel between Capitol Building and State House<\/p>\n 10:30 to 11 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Alabama Space Day 2025 Proclamation Ceremony<\/p>\n Location: Capitol Auditorium<\/p>\n 11 to 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Alabama Space Authority Meeting<\/p>\n Location: Capitol Auditorium<\/p>\n 1 to<\/strong> 2 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Resolution readings on the House and Senate Floors<\/p>\n About the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center<\/strong><\/p>\n NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center is celebrating 65 years<\/a> of blending legacy with innovation, advancing space exploration and scientific discovery through collaboration, engineering excellence, and technical solutions that take humanity beyond tomorrow\u2019s horizon.<\/p>\n For more information on NASA Marshall, visit https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/marshall<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/strong>
Hannah Maginot
Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala.
hannah.l.maginot@nasa.gov<\/a>
256-932-1937<\/p>\nShare<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n