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President's budget brings back NASA science cuts

The President's Budget Request for fiscal year 2027 calls for $18.8 billion in NASA spending, a $5.6 billion cut.

Aerospace

NASA is looking at another potential funding hit.Why it matters: Cuts to NASA science initiatives could have a big impact locally because North Alabama is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the largest recipients" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/23/nasa-science-funding-huntsville-alabama-congress-budget" data-vars-content-id="eeafa5de-5ab4-4de5-9c45-eac8ee240ecd" data-vars-headline="President&#x27;s budget brings back NASA science cuts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/23/nasa-science-funding-huntsville-alabama-congress-budget" target="_self">one of the largest recipients</a> of annual NASA funding awards.

Wikipedia founder says trust is broken — here's how to rebuild it

Jimmy Wales wants us to trust each other.

Culture

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales wants us to trust. Why it matters: Trust in institutions, and in each other, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has reached crisis levels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.edelman.com/newsroom/richard-edelmans-6am-blog/insularity-next-crisis-trust" data-vars-content-id="34975853-8000-4b43-a9fa-a194d9bd7e1b" data-vars-headline="Wikipedia founder says trust is broken — here&#x27;s how to rebuild it" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.edelman.com/newsroom/richard-edelmans-6am-blog/insularity-next-crisis-trust" target="_blank">has reached crisis levels</a>, and the consequences are rippling into every aspect of modern life. <ul><li>&quot;I think we&#x27;ve kind of hit something close to a rock bottom,&quot; Wales, a Huntsville native, told Axios.</li></ul>

$50M Lewter District project takes shape downtown

The project includes the repurposing of the Lewter Hardware building and the construction of a five-story office building and 14 luxury townhomes.

Business

Developers are preparing to cut the ribbon on the 1.5-acre Lewter District in Huntsville.Why it matters: An effort that began with repurposing the historic Lewter Hardware building is now aiming to establish a mixed-use area downtown.

What Artemis means as NASA returns to deep space

Artemis II is the first step toward NASA's new lunar focus, and a return to its original ambitions.

It&#x27;s launch day. Why it matters: Artemis II returns to NASA&#x27;s original deep-space ambitions as the agency moves toward <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a sustained presence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-unveils-initiatives-to-achieve-americas-national-space-policy/" data-vars-content-id="93af2892-59a4-4b0c-8001-97d3496c511c" data-vars-headline="What Artemis means as NASA returns to deep space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-unveils-initiatives-to-achieve-americas-national-space-policy/" target="_blank">a sustained presence</a> on and around the Moon.

Huntsville Utilities: Cold temps (mostly) drove high power bills

Temperatures dipped between January and February, a stretch matched closely by a single billing cycle for some customers, HU CEO Wes Kelley said.

News

Huntsville Utilities pointed to low temperatures as the main cause of higher-than-normal winter power bills.Why it matters: Community concerns over high bills spurred City Council into calling in CEO Wes Kelley last week to explain.

Huntsville already in SPACECOM mix as relocation moves ahead

Lt. Gen. Richard Zellmann, SPACECOM deputy director, said the plan is to have half its personnel at Redstone by 2028.

U.S. Space Command is already up and running on Redstone Arsenal. Why it matters: As its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="relocation advances" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/17/britt-huntsville-space-command-dhs-ice" data-vars-content-id="44de49d1-96d0-44ab-9923-fc8f3e071435" data-vars-headline="Huntsville already in SPACECOM mix as relocation moves ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/02/17/britt-huntsville-space-command-dhs-ice" target="_self">relocation advances</a>, a top SPACECOM official addressed a crowd in Huntsville to lay out its mission and how it can collaborate locally to achieve it.

ISS Crew-11 astronauts bring the view from orbit to Marshall

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts stopped in Huntsville to meet the people they coordinated with in space.

Astronauts from the International Space Station stopped in Huntsville Wednesday to talk with folks they communicated with over five months in space. Why it matters: ISS astronauts work in close concert with folks on the ground at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville as they conduct scientific experiments in orbit.

Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race

Frevold's plan focuses on safer streets, zoning and Huntsville Transit improvements.

Politics

Nick Frevold is running for Huntsville City Council on a detailed plan to reshape transit, zoning and housing.Why it matters: Voters are going to have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plenty of choices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/03/candidates-declare-for-council-districts-2-and-3" data-vars-content-id="06df4c93-e185-41e2-abee-da54e3d9e82c" data-vars-headline="Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/03/03/candidates-declare-for-council-districts-2-and-3" target="_self">plenty of choices</a> to make this year, as at least four challengers have filed for three seats on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Aug. 25 ballot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections" data-vars-content-id="06df4c93-e185-41e2-abee-da54e3d9e82c" data-vars-headline="Nick Frevold enters growing Huntsville District 4 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/upcoming-elections" target="_blank">the Aug. 25 ballot</a>, and District 4 alone already has three candidates.

AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville

The Locust X3 can down a drone at under $5 per shot, the company says.

AeroVironment&#x27;s Locust X3 laser system can down a drone at less than $5 per shot from a virtually unlimited magazine. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inexpensive drones are changing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/15/iran-drones-ukraine-russia-shahed" data-vars-content-id="00172514-42b5-42b0-ae27-3d7d20e50462" data-vars-headline="AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/15/iran-drones-ukraine-russia-shahed" target="_self">Inexpensive drones are changing</a> warfare, and shooting them down with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$2 million missiles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4150954/socom-changing-operational-demands-require-acquisition-changes/" data-vars-content-id="00172514-42b5-42b0-ae27-3d7d20e50462" data-vars-headline="AeroVironment touts $5-per-shot anti-drone laser in Huntsville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4150954/socom-changing-operational-demands-require-acquisition-changes/" target="_blank">$2 million missiles</a> is unsustainable.

Army pushes "factory to front line" focus at AUSA Global Force

One of the defense industry's biggest events of the year is taking over the Von Braun Center this week.

For the U.S. Army to solve critical global problems at scale, &quot;an unbreakable connection must exist from the factory to the front line,&quot; Army Under Secretary Michael Obadal told a packed house Tuesday. Why it matters: To help accomplish that, AUSA&#x27;s Global Force Symposium, one of the defense industry&#x27;s biggest events of the year, is taking over the Von Braun Center this week.

Northrop's ready to hit the gas on IBCS

IBCS is being further refined to focus on modularity and scalability.

Northrop Grumman is ready to ramp up production of its Huntsville-built Integrated Battle Command System. Why it matters: As IBCS gains traction and demand grows, Northrop is focused on scaling production and adapting the system for modular use on smaller platforms.

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NASA Artemis II crew lands off San Diego coast

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