Report from Headquarters
UK Develops Space Garbage Disposal
Space junk is a proliferating problem: tens of thousands of objects ranging from specks of debris to large objects hurtling around the Earth threaten satellites and spacecraft. So far, no one has come up with a solution to clean up the mess. The topic is important enough to be covered by a panel – Critical…
Announcing Six New Corporate Members
Membership with the Space Foundation places companies in the presence of industry giants and other successful, growing companies in the space industry. Space Foundation corporate members benefit from advance notice of Foundation event sponsorship and business opportunities, preferential exhibit hall positioning, reduced exhibit booth rates, complimentary event registrations, and much more. The Space Foundation announces six new…
31 Teacher Liaisons Added
The Space Foundation has named 31 outstanding educators as its 2010 Flight of Teacher Liaisons in recognition of their active promotion of space and science education. Drawn from 28 different schools in 10 states and Puerto Rico, the new Teacher Liaisons will serve as advocates for space science education and use Space Foundation-provided training and…
Space Foundation Presents at SEEC
The Space Foundation’s four aerospace education specialists recently conducted workshops at the 16th annual Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC) in Houston. Nearly 800 educators from around the world attended the three-day event, held Feb. 4-6 at Space Center Houston. The Space Foundation team presented two workshops, one on using measurement and scale to determine the…
Mars vs. Moon
Four Air Force Captains from Schriever Air Force Base presented a lively debate on the future of the U.S. space program to sixth grade students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in February. The Air Force base and the school are both based in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation asked the Captains to participate…
Impressions of Space
How much do very young children understand about space? Students at The Classical Academy Central in Colorado Springs, Colo., recently sent thank you notes to former astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, thanking her for speaking with them at their school. The Space Foundation sponsored Lawrence’s visit to the school. Made from colorful construction paper and decorated…
Teachers: Bring the Universe to Students' Fingertips
The new Hubble 3D IMAX® 3D space film, which Space Watch reported on last month (to see article, click here), offers teachers an opportunity to treat students to the ultimate field trip. Through the power of the film, classes can journey through distant galaxies to explore the mysteries of our celestial surroundings, accompany space-walking astronauts as…
HazNet – All Hazards Network Earns Certification
The HazNet – All Hazards Network, a web-based emergency management system provided by NVision Solutions Inc., has been designated a Certified Space Service by the Space Foundation. HazNet combines the visual power of satellite-based Graphic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis with the Department of Homeland Security-mandated reporting and organizational requirements of the National Incident…
Space Artist Robert McCall Dies at 90
Space Artist Robert McCall, whose work graces the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum and the Space Foundation’s headquarters building, died in Scottsdale Arizona on Feb. 26 at the age of 90. McCall created concept sketches for Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Disney’s The Black Hole, designed the poster art for Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece 2001:…
What Others Are Saying
President Obama’s February budget proposal has created an uproar in the industry. To see the Space Foundation’s viewpoint, read Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham’s The View From Here in this issue of Space Watch. Here are some excerpt of what others are saying: From Apollo Astronaut Walt Cunningham in the Houston Chronicle: “President Barack Obama’s budget…