NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center

06/12/2026

Did you know? 🚀

NASA Stennis is America’s largest multi-user propulsion test site, supporting America's space program and a wide variety of commercial space efforts and missions.

This comes with a dynamic schedule of ongoing propulsion tests.

Depending on weather conditions like wind or cloud cover, you may occasionally hear or feel a rumble in surrounding communities.

This is why a test may be heard one day, while a similar one on another day may not be heard at all.

NASA regularly measures and evaluates noise levels to ensure they remain within safe exposure limits.

We value the community support along the Gulf Coast region, as we carry out work in a safe and responsible manner.

🔗 Read more about how NASA keeps propulsion testing safe for the surrounding area: https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/how-nasa-keeps-propulsion-testing-safe-for-surrounding-areas.pdf?emrc=ae6eb7?emrc=ae6eb7

06/08/2026

NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update on Tuesday, June 9 ⬇️

06/03/2026

In May, crews drained nearly 40 million gallons of water from our High Pressure Industrial Water Facility’s 66-million-gallon reservoir, bringing it to its lowest levels since construction in the 1960s.

Here is why ⬇️

06/02/2026

Welcome to NASA! 🚀

Our summer interns are here and ready to get to work.

They were welcomed to America’s largest rocket propulsion test site on day one by NASA Stennis Acting Director Christine Powell and Deputy Director Rodney McKellip.

At NASA, we explore the extraordinary every day. Our internships give students hands on experience, real projects, and the skills they need for future careers.

Want to Learn With NASA?

➡️ Visit interns.nasa.gov

05/27/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, we’ll announce the four astronauts who will orbit Earth aboard the NASA Artemis III mission!

Watch our live event at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) to learn about the crew and their mission to test rendezvous and docking capabilities between Orion and commercial human landing systems — a critical step needed to deliver astronauts to the surface of the Moon. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-announce-artemis-iii-crew-provide-mission-progress-update/

05/26/2026

05/20/2026

What does an “opportunity of a lifetime” look like?

Meet Aya Strickland, a mechanical test operations intern at NASA Stennis.

At NASA’s Propulsion Center of Excellence, Aya is getting hands on experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting propellant transfers for the engines we test for NASA Artemis missions to the Moon.

Her ultimate goal? To become the youngest certified test conductor.

“This experience has shown me exactly what to expect in the aerospace engineering workforce,” she said.

Want to Learn With NASA?

The Fall internship deadline is Friday, May 22.

Learn more at intern.nasa.gov 🚀

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05/15/2026

We had a great time at our annual crawfish boil on May 14 with the people working to make our return to the Moon, Mars and beyond possible 🦞🚀

05/12/2026

We were honored to host Millsaps College President Frank Neville at NASA Stennis on May 11. Fresh off attending NASA’s Artemis II launch in April, President Neville shared his gratitude for the invitation and his excitement about NASA’s work.

The visit was a great opportunity to highlight how the work at NASA Stennis continues to support America’s space program and to explore new ways we can work together to inspire the next generation of innovators across Mississippi and the Gulf Coast region.

Pictured, left to right, are Aaron Head, Millsaps College alum and NASA Stennis technology transfer officer; NASA Stennis Associate Director Rodney McKellip; Millsaps College President Frank Neville; NASA Stennis Acting Center Director Christine Powell; and Dawn Davis, deputy director of the NASA Stennis Engineering and Test Directorate.