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NASA Recruits Alabama State University Students

NASA representatives made a special visit in the capital city today, and not without stopping by Alabama State University. NASA officials are encouraging Alabama State University Students to shoot for the moon, and consider a career in the space program. NASA’s stop at the ASU campus is apart of Alabama aerospace week; a week long reminder of the important role that…

NASA Guidelines for Watching the Solar Eclipse Safely

NASA has issued several safety recommendations for safely watching the solar eclipse on August 21st. One of the biggest suggestions is to make sure you have proper eye protection.  Experts warn looking directly at the solar eclipse could lead to permanent vision loss. Plus, make sure if you buy solar eclipse glasses that they meet government safety requirements. For more…

New Director Named for Marshall Space Flight Center

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – NASA has named a new director to lead the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. NASA officials said in a statement Monday that Todd May has been named to the post after the retirement of former director Patrick Scheuermann. May, of Fairhope, had been serving as acting director since November. May previously worked as the space…