Report from Headquarters
Everybody's Watching Space
Space is all over the news and poular media, from fascination with the Hubble Space Telescope to the drama of final months of the Space Shuttle program. For your enjoyment, here’s a look at some fun with space: Click here to see a unique time-lapse video of STS 131, condensing six weeks of launch preparation into a three-minute…
Space Foundation Opens AGI Space Missions Simulator
Thanks to a multi-million dollar donation from Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI) sixth graders at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs were able to complete their multi-curricular study of the International Space Station (ISS) in a state-of-the-art space missions simulator. The sixth graders programmed a simulation predicting when the ISS will be visible over Colorado Springs in June. “The students were absolutely amazed…
Certification Program Partner Plays Role Cleaning Gulf
Space Foundation Certified Supporting Partner UniRemInc (Universal Remediation Inc.) has been in the news lately for its role in oil cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. UniRemInc produces a “natural, beeswax-based oil eater,” and demand for its product has exceeded supply. The Pittsburgh-area company makes about 20 tons of the material a month, but wants to expand capacity…
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…
Volunteers Valuable to Symposium
The National Space Symposium is the premier gathering of the global space industry and one reason it’s so special is the support and hard work of a team of 250 volunteers. These extraordinary people donated hours of their time to assist Symposium staff and attendees in various capacities, from helping with registration to staffing the…
Nimoy Media Briefing on YouTube
In addition to his appearance as the featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner, actor Leonard Nimoy spoke with reporters at a media briefing during the 26th National Space Symposium. During the session, he chronicled his career, gave his views on President Obama’s proposed NASA budget and the planned retirement of the…
Teacher Liaison Forum Goes Live
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons can now easily share information and ideas with each other – regardless of where they are located – through the new online Teacher Liaison Forum. The Forum is exclusive to members of the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison Officer program, which provides training, materials, and support to extraordinary educators who effectively use space to educate and…