BETTERING LIFE ON EARTH
Space Foundation is a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to education, information and collaboration for space exploration and space-inspired industries that define the global space ecosystem. LEARN MORE
THREE DIVISIONS, ONE MISSION
SYMPOSIUM 365
The premier source for media and events in the global space ecosystem, offering authoritative news and information and venues for networking and conducting business via the world-renowned Space Symposium, The Space Report and Symposium 365 Digital Platform.
CENTER FOR INNOVATION
AND EDUCATION
A lifelong learning platform for the global space ecosystem that delivers workforce development and economic opportunity for students, teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals via programs offered digitally worldwide or at Discovery Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
GLOBAL ALLIANCE
Facilitates collaboration across the global space ecosystem, connecting commercial, education and government stakeholders for open dialogues and joint programs.
Additional Programs Serving the Space Community
"There is no better time to be a part of the global space ecosystem."
~Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.), CEO, Space Foundation
SPACE FOUNDATION FEATURES & NEWS
James Webb Space Telescope Program Team Selected to Receive 2023 John L. ’Jack’ Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
Space Foundation announced that it has selected the James Webb Space Telescope team as the recipient of the 2023 John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration.
Space Foundation Releases The Space Report 2022 Q4
Records Set for Launches and Payloads Reaching Space Despite Economic Headwinds Successful launch attempts increased more than 33% from 2021…
Space Foundation Discovery Center Announces Newest Exhibit Honoring Space Shuttle Columbia
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Jan. 19, 2023 – Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global…
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SPACE FOUNDATION IMPACT
STUDENTS
OVER
25,000
students and teachers received in-person, hands-on STEM education.
FIELD TRIPS
OVER
200
school field trips taken to our Space Foundation Discovery Center.
ENTREPRENEURS
OVER
300
minority business and entrepreneurs introduced to opportunities in space commerce.
ATTENDEES
OVER
15,000
attendees from 46 countries to the 35th Space Symposium.