Spotlight
Story Tells the Army's Story
The last morning presentation at the 26th National Space Symposium featured Brigadier General Kurt S. Story, USA, Deputy Commanding General for Operations, U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command and his presentation, “Talking Space – The Army’s Story.” “Americans want war to be well contained and well defined,” said Gen. Story. “But that…
Panel Explains Why We Fly
The last panel discussion of this year’s 26th National Space Symposium featured three seasoned space travelers discussing Why We Fly – Common Experience, Uncommon Perspectives. Moderated by Jeannie Kranz, director of strategic relations for the Office of Government Relations of Jacobs Technology and daughter of famed former NASA flight controller Gene Kranz, the panel featured the first Chinese…
Symposium Broadcasts, Analyzes Obama Speech
One of the hottest topics at the 26th National Space Symposium was the controversy swirling around President Barack Obama’s FY2011 budget proposal for NASA (see President Obama’s remarks here; see related Space Watch articles of NASA Administrator Charles Bolden’s remarks and on the NASA – The Budget and The Way Ahead panel here). Attendees watched…
Sheridan Speaks on Air Force Space Acquisition
This year’s 26th National Space Symposium offered many perspectives on national security and numerous space-related issues. Presenting a view from Air Force Space Command was Lt. Gen. John T. Sheridan, USAF, commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Air Force Space Command speaking on “Air Force Space Acquisition.” Sheridan listed seven things that make progress in acquisition…
26th National Space Symposium a Hit!
The 26th National Space Symposium, held April 12-15 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., broke all attendance records – and, according to the buzz from attendees, was a success on all levels. The SES WORLD SKIES, USG Exhibit Center, which filled two massive halls, sold out months in advance. Both of the new…
More than 2,000 Join Symposium Education Events
More than 2,000 local students and over 80 teachers from 11 states and Puerto Rico participated in the education component of the Space Foundation’s 26th National Space Symposium. The education programs encompassed educator professional development, student participation, and national recognition of an outstanding science teacher. The Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Allen V. Robnett, a…
Cyber is Major Symposium Subject
Cyberspace was a major topic at the 26th National Space Symposium with two major program elements. The new Cyber 1.0 event had a strong debut, with more than 500 attendees deeply engaged in a program that explored the realm of cyberspace, and its impact on military operations and civilian life, national security, commerce, and communications. Then, on the…
Opening Ceremony Launches Symposium with Style
The April 12 Opening Ceremony for the 26th National Space Symposium was a celebration of the factors that make space an exciting and challenging industry. During the event, three of five prestigious awards conferred at the Symposium were presented to honor education, exploration, and innovation: Allen V. Robnett, a science teacher at Gallatin High School in…
NASA is Double Symposium Topic
NASA’s budget and future direction was the topic of two presentations at the 26th National Space Symposium last month. NASA Administrator Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr., USMC (Retired), kicked off the main agenda on April 13 and, later that day, a panel discussed the future of the agency. Transformation is Bolden’s Focus Bolden focused…
Air Force Space Command – On The Edge
Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, gave his “straight from headquarters” view at the 26th National Space Symposium, saying that his job is to think about what happens next.. “We know what we’ll look like in 2030; we’ll get to space then through EELV and growth of commercial,” he said. “But,…