Space Foundation

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to education, information and collaboration for space exploration and space-inspired industries that define the global space ecosystem. LEARN MORE

THREE DIVISIONS, ONE MISSION

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SYMPOSIUM 365

The premier source for media and events in the global space ecosystem, offering authoritative news and information and venues for networking and conducting business via the world-renowned Space Symposium, The Space Report and Symposium 365 Digital Platform.

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CENTER FOR INNOVATION
AND EDUCATION

A lifelong learning platform for the global space ecosystem that delivers workforce development and economic opportunity for students, teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals via programs offered digitally worldwide or at Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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GLOBAL ALLIANCE

Facilitates collaboration across the global space ecosystem, connecting commercial, education and government stakeholders for open dialogues and joint programs.

Additional Programs Serving the Space Community

SPACE FOUNDATION FEATURES & NEWS

Thomas P. Stafford

Statement on the Passing of Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, USAF / NASA Gemini, Apollo and Apollo-Soyuz astronaut

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | March 18, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 18, 2024 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for the…

Space Workforce 2030 Names New Executive Director in Landmark Partnership

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | March 18, 2024

Melanie Stricklan to Spearhead Space Talent Initiative COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 18, 2024 — Space Foundation and Space Workforce…

Statement on the Successful Launch of Starship

By Space Foundation Editorial Team | March 14, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 14, 2024 — Heather Pringle, CEO of Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 for…

Space Foundation achieves mission success through partnerships, sponsorships, grants, thoughtful donors, volunteers, and a talented team. Find out how you can take part.

SPACE FOUNDATION IMPACT

STUDENTS

OVER

25,000

students and teachers received in-person, hands-on STEM education.

FIELD TRIPS

OVER

200

school field trips taken to our Space Foundation Discovery Center.

ENTREPRENEURS

OVER

300

minority business and entrepreneurs introduced to opportunities in space commerce.

ATTENDEES

OVER

15,000

attendees from 46 countries to the 35th Space Symposium.