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Space Science Exhibit Commission audit identifies several instances of noncompliance with state laws, regulations

According to the department, the financial examination was used to determine if public officers, agents, and employees with the Space Science Exhibit Commission and the Space Science Exhibit Finance Authority were properly and lawfully accounting for all money and other public assets.

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Space Camp founder Edward Buckbee dies

The first chief executive officer of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and founder of Space Camp passed away at the age of 89.

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Widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun dies at 96; End of German rocket scientists era

Maria von Braun has died at age 96, the widow of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. Her life reads like a historical novel and has become one.

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State Rep. Mack Butler proposes solution to transgender Space Camp worker

State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City) is one of the Alabama lawmakers vowing to address the recent drama at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp through the legislative process.

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Huntsville’s Space and Rocket Center receives largest donation ever

Jared Isaacman was only 12 years old in 1995 when he attended Huntsville’s Aviation Challenge Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Now, he has announced the largest-ever donation to the center.