Coverage, stories, and moments from Huntsville's inaugural space festival.
Festival Highlight
On Apollo Day, July 20, the sky over Big Spring Park became the story. Alabama's largest-ever drone show retold Huntsville's journey to the Moon, from liftoff to splashdown, before a record-breaking crowd on the 57th anniversary of the lunar landing.
Video courtesy of McArthur Visuals + Bush Drone Data
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Ralph Petroff has spent decades making sure Huntsville's space story is told the way it deserves to. Rocket City Space Fest is where that mission comes to life.
Read the Full StoryRocket City Space Fest celebrates Huntsville's spaceflight legacy with events from July 16–20, highlighting Apollo anniversaries and future space exploration.
Read the Full StoryRocket City Space Fest will honor Huntsville's place in space history as it joins the citywide America 250 celebration lineup.
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The nine-day community festival launches Thursday – the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon – and splashes down July 24, anchored on Apollo Day, July 20.
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Rocket City Space Fest is slated to be nine exciting days of events, activities, and experiences across multiple locations throughout the community, July 16–24 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Read the Full StoryJoin UAH at the Huntsville City FC match on Saturday July 18 at 7 p.m.! This space and Apollo-themed match will feature mascots, halftime trivia, and more.
Read the Full StoryFollowing America 250 celebrations, the new Rocket City Space Fest will celebrate Huntsville's contributions to America's space program, from Apollo to Artemis.
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Alex Hall talks with organizer and Chair Ralph Petroff about the events of the inaugural Rocket City Space Fest and the hopes for future years.
Read the Full StoryFor media inquiries, contact Megan Nivens-Tannett at megan@rocketcityspacefest.com.