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Underwriting Opportunities for the Space Business Forum: New York
The Space Foundation is introducing the Space Business Forum: New York, a forum for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers to engage in a meaningful exchange with industry leaders about aerospace and defense financing and investment opportunities emerging from new commercial space ventures and established space-related businesses. This one-day, exclusive event…
Upcoming Space Foundation Events
Mark your calendars for these events! 2008 Space Business Forum: New York – June 18, 2008 – Hilton New York Hotel, New York City. Strategic Space and Defense 2008 – 6-8 October 2008 – Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena, Omaha, Neb. 2009 25th National Space Symposium – March 30 – April 2, 2009…
Space Business Forum: New York
The Space Foundation, along with key board members in the financial industry, has created a compelling event focused exclusively on the needs of the New York investment, finance, and analyst communities. The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York is a forum for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers to engage in…
Additional Speakers Confirm for 24th National Space Symposium
Several noteworthy individuals have recently confirmed their participation as featured speakers and panelists for the 24th National Space Symposium. The newly confirmed speakers include Mr. Robert A. Bednarek, president & chief executive officer, SES New Skies; Ms. Evie Haskell, editor-in-chief, The BRIDGE Media Group; John M. Logsdon, Ph.D., director, Space Policy Institute and acting director,…
The Space Report 2008 to be Released at 24th National Space Symposium
The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity will be available starting Tuesday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m., for purchase during the 24th National Space Symposium and online at www.TheSpaceReport.org. The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity is a comprehensive summary of the state of the space industry…
Space Foundation Hosts KSC Event Honoring ISRO Chairman
On Friday, February 1, the Space Foundation hosted a special reception honoring the visit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair. The reception, co-sponsored by Space Florida, was held at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) visitor’s complex, in the Debus Center overlooking the historic rocket garden. It capped a series of activities…
Space Foundation Conducts In-Service for 120 Educators
On February 12, the Space Foundation conducted a day-long workshop for more than 120 educators in Charles County, Md. The participants were K-12 educators from across the Charles County school district, which serves nearly 27,000 students. Lead by Space Foundation Senior Aerospace Education Specialist Bryan DeBates, the workshop featured hands-on sessions in astronomy, rocketry, earth…
Space Foundation plans sixth annual Space Career Fair
The Space Foundation will hold its sixth annual Space Career Fair on April 10, 2008, in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as transitioning military personnel. Previous Space Career Fairs have attracted between 300 and 500…
General Alston Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group
The Space Foundation’s Washington, D.C., office hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) meeting on January 24, 2008. Featured speaker Brig. Gen. C. Donald Alston, USAF, director, Space and Nuclear Operations, deputy chief of staff for Air, Space, and Information Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, addressed reporters representing national, trade, and wire…
Space Foundation Accepting Applications for 2008 Teacher Liaisons
The Space Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2008 Flight of Teacher Liaisons. The highly-regarded Teacher Liaison program, now in its fifth year, selects teachers who actively promote space and science education in the classroom and the community. The teachers who are chosen for this honor serve as advocates for space science education, and…