Report from Headquarters
Season of Giving Can Benefit Space, Education
The Space Foundation is a 501(c)3 global, nonprofit organization based in Colorado that has been providing teachers and students with standards-based, space-related educational programs since 1985, in support of our mission to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable and propel humanity. The Space Foundation welcomes contributions to provide education programs for teachers and students. Contributions…
Watch for Space Foundation on "Matchwits"
Colorado public television viewers can see the Space Foundation in action on Rocky Mountain PBS in two locally produced educational programs for students – “Matchwits” and “Homework Hotline.” “Matchwits” Now in its 27th season, “Matchwits” is a weekly high school academic quiz program produced by Rocky Mountain PBS station KTSC-TV in Pueblo, Colo. It is a…
Space Inspires Us to Teach, Learn, Work
Last month, Space Watch included an article quoting survey respondents on how space has affected their lives. Here are a some additional comments: “I entered college… with a desire to be an aerospace engineer to get a chance to work on the international space station. This did not come to be, but now I have the opportunity to take my…
Certified Space Technology Provides Safe Water
Technology developed to provide safe drinking water in space is now being deployed in rural communities in developing countries. Water Security Corp. supplies a Certified Space TechnologyTM for the disinfection of water in countries where electricity is scarce or unreliable. In 2007, Water Security Corp.’s Microbial Check Valve (MCV system) was inducted into the Space…
Teacher Liaison Profile: Marci Ward
The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2012 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This nationally recognized program provides a select few educators numerous benefits and privileges, helps strengthen their teaching skills, builds resumes and influences education at a national level. Teacher Liaison applicants must have a desire to integrate space education within their curricula…
The Wonderful World of the Internet
Space enthusiasts know the Internet is a valuable resouce for all kinds of space information – from the scientifically complex to the topical and timely. Here are some interesting sites and snippits to satisfy even the the most insatiable spaceophile! For the “Top 10 Fascinating Facts About Space Exploration,” click here. To learn why The Space Store was recently named…
Sister City Mayor Visits Mars Yard
A number of high-level officials have visited the the Mars Yard at the Space Foundation Discovery Institute over the past weeks. Most recently, Colorado Springs’ sister city, Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, sent a delegation of city officials to visit Colorado Springs and part of the tour included the Space Foundation Discovery Institute and Jack Swigert…
Science, Industry Leaders Serve as Judges
Seven high-profile international space leaders have been tapped by the Space Foundation to select technologies for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame® in 2012. The program honors innovations by organizations and individuals who transform space technology into commercial products that improve life on Earth. Award ceremonies for the 2012 inductees and honorees…
Space Foundation Promotes STEM at Boo at the Zoo
The Space Foundation seeks out opportunities to find new ways to interest young people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). When the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., offered Boo at the Zoo during the last week of October, the Space Foundation was there, offering a fun astronomy project helping children create constellations…
Space Foundation Takes to the Air
For the next two months, American Airlines passengers will get the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of space technologies for those of us on Earth – and in the air. Space Foundation Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook is featured in an interview on the airline’s Executive Report onboard broadcast. In the interview,…