NASA Visitor Center Video

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

A Black Hole Overflows

Composite image of galaxy Centaurus A

A spectacular view of galaxy Centaurus A shows the effects of a supermassive black hole.

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Test in Development of NASA's New Crew Rocket is Succes...

Forward Skirt Extension Separation Test

The development of NASA's next-generation crew launch vehicle, the Ares I rocket, takes another step forward.

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A Divided Cosmic Metropolis

NGC 604, the largest region of star formation in nearby galaxy M33

Chandra sees the wild side and the mild side of a divided 'stellar city' in a nearby galaxy.

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More About Marshall

  • David King

    Director's Welcome

    Something exciting is happening this year at NASA -- we're celebrating 50 years of science and space exploration!

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  • Artist's concept of the Orion crew vehicle in lunar orbit

    Why Explore Space?

    By Michael Griffin, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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  • Artist concept of solar system

    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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