Stats, Facts and Papers
Have You Read PIONEERING?
Have you read the Space Foundation’s PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space yet? If not, download a copy here and then tell us what you think. We would love to hear your views on the future of NASA and how to improve and sustain space leadership. Email your comments to [email protected] – and make sure to let us…
Index Performance: Third Quarter Rebounds After Second Quarter Losses
The third quarter of 2012 saw a broad market rebound from the losses in the second quarter. The Space Foundation Services Index led the way with a fast-paced 18 percent growth rate. Along with the Space Foundation Index, it outperformed the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index, the S&P 500 Index, and the NASDAQ Composite as can…
Watch for Space Foundation Election Tracking Report
The United States will hold elections this month for all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 33 Senate seats and the office of the President. The Space Foundation will track the results of the election through our 2012 U.S. Election Tracking Report, which will list the results of the election for members who sit…
The Space Report Shows How Satellites Benefit Humanity
Remote sensing and Earth observation satellites have a major impact on the lives of billions of people in every corner of the world. One of the many essential functions they perform is environmental management, ranging from natural disaster evaluation to urban planning to environmental law enforcement. The Space Foundation’s The Space Report 2012: The Authoritative Guide…
Space Foundation Breaks Down FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed its version of the FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill. The Space Foundation prepared an analysis of the space programs and the comparison/contrast with the House version of the bill. See both Defense Authorization bills and Space Foundation analyses here. This article is part of Space Watch: September 2012 (Volume:…
Space Foundation Index Reveals Space Economy Cooled After Growth Periods
The Space Foundation Indexes cooled off with the rest of the market in the second quarter of 2012 after two quarters of fast-paced growth. All tracked indexes were slightly down for the period. During the second quarter, the Space Foundation Index and the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index both outperformed the Space Foundation Services Index, the…
Satellites Provide Clues on Environmental Change
Whether operated by commercial entities or governments, remote sensing and Earth observation satellites are now essential to understanding our environment and providing a global perspective on changes. With their wide field of view and their ability to pass over the same area many times, satellites are also essential for monitoring natural resources and environmental changes,…
Those Lazy, Hazy Space-Enhanced Days of Summer: The Space Report Shows How Fun Can be Directed from Out There
Now that summer is here (at least in the northern hemisphere), many people are on vacation or simply spending more time outdoors. Whether at home or away, it is likely that space systems are enhancing their experiences while traveling or engaging in other pastimes. GPS-enabled phones have become ubiquitous in many parts of the world,…
Experts Say The Space Report is a "Must Read"
During the 28th National Space Symposium, we asked a few well-known space experts and enthusiasts what they thought of the Space Foundation’s The Space Report: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. Here’s what they said. Former NASA Astronaut Mike McCulley: It’s the only document of its kind that really brings everything in the whole…
Index Shows First Quarter Gains
The Space Foundation Indexes followed a strong fourth quarter of 2011 with significant gains in the first quarter of 2012. The Space Foundation Services Index and the Space Foundation Infrastructure Index outperformed the Space Foundation Index which in turn slightly outgained the S&P 500 Index for the quarter as can be seen in Exhibit 1.…