(From State Senator Mary Beth Carozza's weekly press release)
Showing posts with label NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Show all posts
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Upcoming Rocket Lab Wallops launch-
(Shore Daily News)
‘That’s Not A Knife’ is Rocket Lab’s latest hypersonic test mission for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on its HASTE launch vehicle and iw s
The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than late February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 within the Virginia Spaceport Authority’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia.
‘That’s Not A Knife” will deploy DART AE, a scramjet-powered aircraft developed by Australian aerospace engineering firm Hypersonix.
This latest HASTE launch reflects Rocket Lab’s investment in restoring the nation’s hypersonic test capabilities through its commercial speed, innovation, and execution – a critical priority for the Department of War. By lowering cost barriers and increasing the test launch tempo for the United States and its allies, HASTE gives testers unprecedented control over flight profiles and environments up to Mach 20 – a commercial capability that remains unmatched globally and expands and secures U.S. space superiority.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sigh of relief for Wallops?
(Shore Daily News)
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget.
(View news story:)
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1% - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Consolidation at Wallops--
(View Shore Daily News story:)
Wallops and Goddard to consolidate into fewer buildings at each site - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Sounding rockets launched-
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility 8/27/25
LIFTOFF X3❗️The TOMEX+ sounding rockets launched in succession starting at 10:43 ET.
This mission aims to provide the clearest 3D view yet of turbulence in the region at the edge of space.
Photo Credit: NASA/Jamie Adkins
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Wallops Director gives a thumbs-up assessment-
(Shore Daily News)
The Director of NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, David Pierce, addressed the Accomack County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday evening, offering an optimistic outlook on the facility’s future. Pierce emphasized that not only will Wallops remain a vital part of NASA’s operations, but it is also expected to experience substantial growth in the coming years.
(View news story:)
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Wallops Visitor Center on the chopping block?
(WBOC)
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA - An email sent Monday, Aug 4 notified employees of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and Wallops Flight Facility [GSFC/WFF] of closures slated for October 1st, including the Wallops Visitor Center in Accomack County.
(View WBOC news story:)
NASA employees notified of intention to close Wallops Visitor Center | Latest News | wboc.com
(View Eastern Shore Post news story:)
(View NASA Watch news story on union pushback:)
Union Pushback On Wallops Visitor Center Closure - NASA Watch
Thursday, July 17, 2025
(UPDATED) More good news for Wallops.. MAYBE-
(Eastern Shore Post)
Proposed federal budget cuts for NASA that would impact the Wallops Flight Facility were beaten back by a U.S. House of Representatives appropriations panel on Tuesday, July 15, but the process of retaining funding for Wallops is just beginning.
(View news story on page 4 of Eastern Shore Post:)
(Earlier posting)
(Shore Daily News)
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans confirmed that NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will not face budget cuts in the upcoming fiscal year, following bipartisan efforts in Congress to restore funding levels originally targeted for reduction.
(View news story:)
Wallops spared cuts by Congressional Appropriations Committee - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Thumbs up news for Wallops!
(Shore Daily News)
Northrop Grumman is investing $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to speed their joint production of the Antares 330 rocket and the newly named Eclipse medium launch vehicle that will be launched from Wallops Island, “as early as 2026.”
(View news story:)
Monday, June 16, 2025
Trump budget.. bad vibes for our NASA Wallops?
(Shore Daily News)
Changes are underway that could impact operations at the Wallops Flight Facility...
Agency wide email warns staff of potential restructuring of NASA - Shore Daily News
Monday, June 9, 2025
Federal wallop on Wallops' horizon?
Federal budget proposal would cut millions from NASA Wallops
(View 6/9 story from Eastern Shore post editor:)
Federal budget proposal would cut millions from NASA Wallops - Eastern Shore Post
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
On the plus side for Wallops:
(PPE: Pleased to report this positive Wallops news item on the heels of the recent item regarding concerns due to federal budget cuts.)
(Shore Daily News)
Northrop Grumman is investing $50 million into Firefly Aerospace to speed their joint production of the Antares 330 rocket and the newly named Eclipse medium launch vehicle that will be launched from Wallops Island, “as early as 2026.
(View news story:)
Monday, June 2, 2025
Trump's budget and concern for Wallops-
(WBOC)
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. -- President Donald Trump's proposed budget could slash billions of dollars from NASA. There is growing concern on Virginia's Eastern Shore about what this could mean for Wallops Island.(View WBOC news story:)
Friday, May 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
New project for Wallops!
(Shore Daily News)
Space Australia signs agreement to test air launch vehicle at Wallops
NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will serve as the testing ground for a next-generation horizontal air-launch system following a newly signed Space Act Agreement between the agency and Space Centre Australia LLC (SCA LLC), the U.S.-based affiliate of Space Centre Australia.
(View news story:)
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Good news on the horizon at Wallops-
(Shore Daily News)
Firefly Aerospace set to expand launches from Wallops - Shore Daily News
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Rocketlab: Thumbs up to Wallops' future-
(Shore Daily News)
(View news story:)
Rocketlab says the future at Wallops is bright - Shore Daily News
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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