AL HR177

Commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center for scientific and technological advancements over six decades, including contributions to moon landing and space exploration.

Credits the facility with supporting approximately 22,000 jobs and generating $3.8 billion in economic output across Alabama, plus $100 million annually in state and local tax revenues.

Recognizes the Center's ongoing work on the Space Launch System, described as the most powerful rocket ever built, and its continuation of projects including the International Space Station, Hubble Space Telescope, and Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Acknowledges the Center's "67 Counties Initiative" for reaching every county in Alabama with STEM educational and outreach efforts.

Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Center Director Todd May in recognition of the distinguished scientists, engineers, technicians, and personnel at Marshall Space Flight Center.