Report from Headquarters
Events Will Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Air Force Space Command
The Space Foundation is planning two special events to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the United States’ Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) – one in Colorado Springs, Colo., which is the headquarters city of both AFSPC and the Space Foundation, and one in Washington, D.C. The first commemorative event, The Space Foundation Presents a 30th…
Colorado Space Luncheon Sees Bill Signed
The 28th National Space Symposium put the spotlight on the Colorado space industry with a special luncheon, co-sponsored by the Space Foundation, the Colorado Space Business Roundtable, the Colorado Space Coalition and the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, that featured remarks from The Honorable John W. Hickenlooper, governor of the State of Colorado, and Dr. George C. Nield, associate…
Space Economy Demonstrated its Value As a Creator of Revenue and Jobs in 2011
Published by the Space Foundation and just released in April, The Space Report 2012: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is the definitive annual overview of the global space industry and serves as a valuable resource for government and business leaders, educators, financial analysts, students and space-related businesses. The book details how the global…
Simpson Joins Space Foundation
The friendly voice on the phone at the Space Foundation World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., is Yolanda Simpson, who recently joined our customer service team as receptionist. Simpson has more than 10 years experience as a customer service/administrative support professional. She is responsible for greeting and interacting with visitors and customers, in person and over the phone. The Space Foundation…
Dr. Leroy Chiao Joins Space Foundation
The Space Foundation welcomes an important addition to its leadership team; former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, Ph.D.,will serve in the newly-created position of Space Foundation Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight. Chiao flew on three Space Shuttle flights, a Russian Soyuz flight, and was the commander of International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 10, where he lived…
Open House at New Headquarters
The Space Foundation used the occasion of its annual board of directors meeting to host a reception for the board and an open house of its new headquarters for friends and community leaders. The almost 200 people in attendance toured the more than 45,000 square feet of space that has been undergoing renovation since the Space Foundation moved in…
Secretary of the Air Force Visits Space Foundation
Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley toured the Space Foundation world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., in January during his visit to the state with President Barack Obama. Also touring with Donley, were Lt. Gen. Michael J. Basla, vice commander, Air Force Space Command, and Brig. Gen. Margaret B. Poore, senior military assistant to…
Space Foundation Index Performance in 4Q2011
The Space Foundation Indexes ended the year in positive territory, outperforming the NASDAQ and S&P 500 for the year. In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Space Foundation Indexes recovered much of the ground lost in the third quarter. The Space Foundation Index grew in the fourth quarter by 12.64 percent and finished the year…
Second View: Feel the Love
Beginning this month, Space Watch includes a new monthly feature, called Second View, that shares a viewpoint from a Space Foundation team member. The column complements CEO Elliot Pulham’s The View From Here and expands our ability to share Space Foundation views and issues. This inuagural column is by Space Foundation Vice President – Marketing &…
Annual Report: Overview
The past year was a big year for the Space Foundation, with lots of changes, advances and accomplishments. Later this month, we’ll release Quantum Leap: 2011 Annual Report, filled with details about how we supported our mission of advancing space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity. And, starting with the issue of Space Watch,…