Report from Headquarters
Space Foundation to Deliver Astronomy Course
The Space Foundation will deliver a week of Space Across the Curriculum programming for teachers and students in the suburban Chicago Lyons Township Consortium, June 14-18. The Consortium includes: Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, LaGrange Highlands School District 106, LaGrange School District 102, LaGrange School District 105 South, Lyons Elementary School District 103, Lyons Township…
Swigert Students Study Space Station
Sixth grade students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs are taking a hands-on approach to math by creating a half-scale outline of the International Space Station (ISS) on their school softball field. The 250 sixth grade math students are studying scale in class and calculated the dimensions needed to create a half-sized…
Space Foundation Partners with CSU – Pueblo
Space Foundation education programs focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), helping to address serious gaps in U.S. science and math education and proficiency. Those efforts received a boost recently through a new partnership with Colorado State University – Pueblo. CSU – Pueblo Colorado State University – Pueblo and the Space Foundation have developed…
It's Not Too Early to Start Planning
As the National Space Symposium grows larger and more dynamic each year, the need for advance planning increases. The Exhibit Center for this year’s 26th National Space Symposium sold out months in advance – and for good reason; exhibitor benefits include: Networking for three-and-a-half days with key decision-makers and influential industry leaders Gaining visibility with aerospace, military…
The Space Report Reveals Steady Space Growth
Over the past five years, the global space economy has grown almost 40 percent, reflecting increasing commercialization, significant globalization, and expansion of military and civil space programs. Plus, the industry showed remarkable resiliency over the tumultuous past 12 months, demonstrating continued expansion into 2010. These findings are among many facts in The Space Report 2010:…
Space Foundation Reaches 101 Corporate Members
Steady, continuous growth has helped the Space Foundation reach the milestone mark of 101 corporate members, welcoming its newest corporate member Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) just in time for the 26th National Space Symposium. SS/L is one of the world’s premier designers, manufacturers, and integrators of powerful geostationary satellites and satellite systems. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., the company…
Space Act Agreement Promotes Space Awareness
The Space Foundation and NASA have signed an agreement to formalize their long-standing collaboration on building awareness of the tangible benefits of space exploration. The Space Act Agreement was signed by Space Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham and NASA Director – Innovative Partnership Programs Doug Comstock at the 26th National Space Symposium last month in Colorado…
Chinese Society of Astronautics and SF Sign MOU
The ongoing relationship between the Space Foundation and the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA) was cemented during the 26th National Space Symposium with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishing a “mutually beneficial relationship” between the two organizations. The MOU signing resulted from nearly a year of interaction between the two organizations, including…
Highlights from The Space Report 2010
The Space Report 2010: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is now available for order online and is a valuable resource on global space activity for those working in government, education, finance, and space-related businesses. This 140-page publication covers five main areas. Space Products and Services – This section provides an overview of the many ways…
Space Foundation Thanks Symposium Sponsors
The 26th National Space Symposium was made possible through the generous support of corporate sponsors, which, in turn, benefited greatly from the exposure they got to the most influential space audience anywhere. The Space Foundation deeply appreciates the 2010 sponsors, which are listed below. Companies interested in sponsoring events, activities, services, or items at the…