International Affairs
Chiao Says "We Risk Falling Behind"
Space Foundation Specia Advisor Dr. Leroy Chiao, a former NASA astronaut who has flown both Space Shuttle and Soyuz missions and a member of the 2009 Review of U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee, is often asked by the media to speak about human spaceflight and international space programs. After China’s historic docking mission, he was interviewed…
Space Foundation Special Advisor Receives Russian Medal for ISS Service
Space Foundation Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight Dr. Leroy Chiao is among 34 astronauts who were awarded the Russian Medal of Merit for Space Exploration at a ceremony on June 29 at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Jr., and JSC Director Mike Coats participated in the event. Presented by Russian…
Space Foundation Co-Hosts Australian Embassy Event
The Space Foundation and Australian Ambassador Kim Beazley hosted a reception at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 1 for 200 space leaders from government and industry who joined together in honor of the long space endeavor partnership between the United States and Australia. Representing the Space Foundation board of directors were Chairman…
Canada to Invest in WGS
Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay has announced Canada will join Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in investing in the United States Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) secure communications constellation. “Satellites enable military to rapidly communicate with military personnel, with our allies around the globe. They also allow us to forecast weather, better protect…
Space Foundation Co-Sponsors ITAR Training
Conducting business in the space arena overseas can be daunting, especially with the many regulations that govern whether products or technology can be imported or exported. Primary is the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which control export and import of defense articles, technical data and services, including certain aerospace technology and products. Understanding the…