Spotlight
Commander Delivers Closing Keynote
Strategic Space and Defense 2008 ended strong with the closing remarks of Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The general thanked the Space Foundation and Space News, industry representatives, and international partners for the support they provide USSTRATCOM, and urged further international participation at the conference in future years. The commander’s…
Sponsor Recognitions for Strategic Space and Defense 2008
The Welcoming Reception and Exhibit Center Opening on 6 Oct., co-sponsored by the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, set the stage for attendees, exhibitors, and the men and women of U.S. Strategic Command to meet, mingle, and discuss their expectations for the days to follow at Strategic Space and Defense 2008. Chamber President and CEO…
Next Year at Strategic Space and Defense….
Strategic Space and Defense 2009 will be held 6-8 October at the Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena. For updates, visit www.StratSpace.org. If you have registration questions, please contact Erica Neal, customer service manager, at 719-576-8000, 800-691-4000, or [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns about exhibiting, please contact Rhonda Truett, trade show…
Space Foundation Publishes ITAR White Paper
In September, the Space Foundation published a white paper entitled “ITAR and the U.S. Space Industry.” The paper examines the effect of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which govern the export of space technology. Concerns about ITAR’s impact on the business practices and cost structures of the space industry prompted the paper, which…
Space Watch Celebrates Successful Strategic Space and Defense 2008
Strategic Space and Defense 2008, the global security conference for space and defense professionals, was a splendid success. This special edition of Space Watch celebrates the program, the exhibit center, the educational outreach to the community, and most importantly, the experience of the numerous attendees. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News and supported…
Strategic Space and Defense Set to Begin
After more than a year of planning, exhibits are set for construction, presentations are getting the last tweaks, meetings are being arranged, and nearly 2,000 attendees are preparing, as the national security space community is set to descend on Omaha for Strategic Space and Defense 2008. The Space Foundation is delighted to be partnering with…
Command Support of Strategic Space and Defense
The Space Foundation and Space News would like to thank the leadership of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) for their significant commitment to ensuring the Strategic Space and Defense 2008 conference is the most relevant and value added yet for our customers. The Command’s top leadership is engaged throughout the conference agenda, from the Opening Keynote…
Advance Registration Ends 12 September
Register by 12 September and save on standard industry registration for Strategic Space and Defense 2008, the global security conference for space and defense professionals! Individuals who register and pay in full by 12 September will receive the Advance Registration rate, a $200 savings off standard industry registration. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space…
Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities at Strategic Space and Defense 2008
There is still time to take part at Strategic Space and Defense 2008! Several sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities remain for the 6-8 October conference at the Qwest Omaha Center Convention Center and Arena in Omaha, Neb. Remaining sponsorships and exhibit spaces are on a first come, first served basis. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.…
Space Foundation President Addresses Hawaii Legislature
On August 21, Elliot Pulham, president and chief executive officer of the Space Foundation, gave featured remarks at “Hawaii’s Aerospace Industry: The Next Frontier,” a one-day conference sponsored by the Hawaii’s State Senate and House Economic Development Committees. In his presentation, Pulham provided perspectives on the $251 billion global space industry and where Hawaii fits…