Highlights of Past Events

Space Foundation Holds Briefing on The Space Report

05/02/2013

On May 1, the Space Foundation conducted a briefing on Capitol Hill for almost 50 government officials and congressional staffers to discuss the findings published in The Space Report 2013: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity.The Space Report, published annually by the Space Foundation, contains worldwide space facts and figures and is illustrated with photographs, charts...

29th National Space Symposium Comes to Successful Close

04/12/2013

The 29th National Space Symposium concluded Thursday night with the gala Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner® and the Reception in Celebration of the New Generation Space Leaders.The event proved a successful accomplishment in a challenging year with 9,000 total participants from more than 30 nations. Among the participants were:Approximately 160 exhibitors, including 33 that...

Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Three Events

04/11/2013

The Space Foundation honored two 2013 Space Technology Hall of Fame® inductees at the 29th National Space Symposium with three special events:The Space Technology Hall of Fame Private Induction Ceremony, co-sponsored by Intelsat (pictured, left)The Space Technology Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception, co-sponsored by InmarsatThe Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner, co-sponsored...

Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center an International Affair

04/11/2013

The Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center and Pavilion was truly an international gathering at the 29th National Space Symposium. Almost 160 exhibitors in the two large halls represented 11 countries, including Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, in displaying the latest in space technology,...

Teacher Liaison Program Features Visit to Space Foundation World Headquarters

04/11/2013

The Teacher Liaison Workshop, which is an annual feature of the Space Symposium, took a different twist this year when attending Teacher Liaisons traveled to the Space Foundation's world headquarters in Colorado Springs for their educational sessions. Seventy-five teachers from 13 states participated in the program, which included:Breakfast and photos with NASA Astronauts Dr. Leroy...

Space Career Day Gives Students and Military Insight into Space Careers

04/11/2013

Both education programs and programs desiged to aid young space professionals in advancing their careers are an important part of the Space Symposium. Space Career Day, held on April 11, combined the two objectives in one event. With almost 100 participants, including students from Space Grant Universities in four states and transitioning military, the full-day event provided exposure to...

Panel Outlines Inspiration Mars Mission

04/11/2013

One of the most intriguing panel discussions at the 29th National Space Symposium was conducted by members of the Inspiration Mars Foundation, discussing plans for a manned Mars mission in 2018. Comments included responses to questions from the audience. Key issues addressed included building a robust life support system for the mission and creating a feasible launch and landing...

Seymour Urges Innovation, Accountability

04/11/2013

GenCorp President and Chief Executive Officer Scott J. Seymour spoke to the 29th National Space Symposium audience on April 11, beginning his speech by reflecting on why the Space Symposium attendees have chosen space as their passion. He said that a primary reason is "harnessing space to protect the freedoms we cherish ... ensuring those freedoms for future generations and...

Sirangelo Gives Life, Career Advice at New Generation Luncheon

04/11/2013

The annual Space Symposium features events, mentoring and networking opportunities specifically aimed at young space professionals age 35 or younger, part of the Space Foundation's New Generation Initiatives.Workshops, luncheons and presentations help New Generation participants understand critical space issues, such as how policy and budgets are developed. Multiple networking events bring young...

Alaska Lt. Gov. Addresses 29th National Space Symposium

04/11/2013

The Space Foundation's 29th National Space Symposium brought together senior state officials from across the United States. In addition to speaking at and participating in the Space Symposium, they also gathered to attend a meeting of the Aerospace States Association.Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell spoke at the Space Symposium and emphasized the important role of state government in the...

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