The spaceflight collection doesn’t stop there. Where else can one stand beneath the world’s only full-stack Space Shuttle, complete with two solid rocket boosters and external tank? Or walk the length of a suspended authentic Saturn V moon rocket?
And now you can learn about NASA's current plans (and Huntsville’s role) to travel to Mars with the world’s most powerful rocket – the Space Launch System (SLS).Ī space enthusiast, history buff, appreciator of the arts, or anyone with a general curiosity for how the world works would enjoy Alabama’s top tourism jewel. Wernher von Braun and his team must have felt as they prepared to make history. When you visit this attraction, you can’t help but feel the anticipation Dr. We’re known as the “Rocket City” because Huntsville, Alabama, is where the rockets that put man on the moon were developed. Not only is America’s space program on exhibit in Huntsville, but it was also forged here. The USSRC is a Smithsonian Affiliate and the Official Visitor Center for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.Huntsville is home to the state's most visited attraction and the largest space museum in the world: the U.S. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Cyber Camp as well as the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket, the INTUITIVE® Planetarium and world-class traveling exhibits. Space & Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics, Aviation Challenge® and U.S.
She is an avid community volunteer and serves as Vice President for A New Leash on Life animal rescue organization and has taught at Oakwood University and UAH. Robinson is married to Keith Robinson and has three sons. I am excited to bring my knowledge and experience from three decades in the field of space exploration to the Rocket Center and help plan for our vibrant future.”ĭr. “The Rocket Center is a vital part of our community that honors the Rocket City’s storied accomplishments and helps shape tomorrow’s space industry. Space & Rocket Center to inspire our next generation of explorers,” Dr. “I look forward to joining the remarkable team at the U.S. Robinson in her transition to her new role. Louie Ramirez, who has served as Executive Director and CEO since January 2020, will remain with the Rocket Center in a part-time capacity as Chief Operations Officer to assist Dr. “Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious and brought her to the top of a rigorous and exhaustive search for our new Executive Director and CEO.” Robinson brings an innovative spirit and the leadership skills needed to guide the Rocket Center as we plan for the future,” said Joe Newberry, ASSEC board chairman.
“Along with her vast experience with NASA, Dr. and master’s degrees in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and her Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. She is the recipient of numerous NASA performance awards including an Exceptional Achievement Medal and a Silver Snoopy. Robinson currently serves as NASA’s Utilization Manager for Advanced Exploration Systems and was previously the Payload Mission Manager for Artemis I, the first integrated flight test of the NASA’s Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Exploration Ground Systems at Kennedy Space Center.īefore that, she served as the SLS Strategic Communications manager, sharing the future of human space exploration with the public. Robinson brings to the position a background that includes leadership, public engagement, engineering, education, flight crew training and hands-on experience shaping the nation’s space program. Kimberly Robinson as Executive Director and CEO of the U.S. – The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Dr.
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