Spotlight
Space Foundation Indexes are Up and Running
The Space Foundation maintains three indexes that are updated daily on the Space Foundation’s Web site at www.SpaceFoundation.org/spaceindex. The indexes, which give a clear picture of how the overall industry is faring, include: • The Space Foundation Index, which tracks the performance of 29 public companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue from…
Space Dynamics Laboratory Joins the Space Foundation’s Growing List of Corporate Members
The Space Foundation welcomes Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) as the newest Corporate Member at the Partner level. SDL (www.sdl.usu.edu), a unit of the Utah State University Research Foundation, is a nonprofit research corporation owned by Utah State University. Charged with applying basic research to the technology challenges presented in the military and science arenas, SDL…
The Space Foundation Recognizes Corporate Members at the 25th National Space Symposium
Amid the excitement and activity of the 25th National Space Symposium, the Space Foundation set aside time to recognize our more than 90 corporate member companies at the first-ever Corporate Member Private Awards Reception. Held in the historic El Pomar Carriage Museum at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, the event underscored to critical role…
2009 Space Business Forum: New York Brings Industry Leaders and Financial Community Together
Next month’s Space Business Forum: New York will provide financial analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, venture capitalists, insurers, and others from the financial community with the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with space industry leaders. Presented by the Space Foundation in association with Toffler Associates, Space Business Forum: New York is June 4 at…
PreK-2 Teachers: Sign Up for Fall Space Foundation Space/Science Pilot
This fall, the Space Foundation is piloting a two-day graduate-level professional development program for PreK – 2nd grade teachers and administrators, centered on space and science education for early learners. The program will help teachers build math and science competency in their students through dynamic hands-on activities, including rocketry, earth science, biology, astronomy, robotics, and…
Space Foundation to Present Space Discovery Institutes for Omaha Public Schools
The Space Foundation has signed a contract with Omaha Public Schools (OPS) for delivery of two weeks of Space Discovery Institute programming, beginning June 1. Funding is made possible through grants to Omaha Public Schools by the Omaha-based Sherwood Foundation, and by NASA Nebraska Space Grant and EPSCoR, the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.…
Space Discovery Institute Launches New Programs
The Space Foundation has a very full schedule this summer for its Space Discovery Institutes, including several new programs and delivery styles. The summer begins June 1 with two weeks of the new “two-classrooms” concept Space Discovery Institute for Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Neb. (See related Space Watch story) The Space Foundation will then…
Space Foundation Astronaut Program Sparks Math, Science Interest at Two Colorado Springs Schools
On Monday, April 27, the Space Foundation took its astronaut program to two Colorado Springs schools, giving students the opportunity to meet former NASA astronaut and Colorado Springs resident Dr. Jim Reilly and to experience space science in action. More than 100 pre-school students at Preschool Partners and more than 200 K-2nd grade students at…
Space Foundation Congratulates 2009 Individual and Organizational Space Technology Hall of Fame® Honorees
The Space Foundation inducted three individuals and three organizations into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® earlier this month for their roles in developing technologies that originated with space exploration and have now had a positive impact on life on Earth. In addition, six individuals and three organizations received commendations from the Hall of Fame.…
Shepard Award Winner Inspires Students
Already an inspiration to students, Ricardo V. Soria touched the 25th National Space Symposium Opening Ceremony audience with his moving acceptance of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award, in which he thanked the Space Foundation and encouraged other organizations to provide resources teachers need to continue to motivate and educate students. Assistant principal of…