Space Foundation News
Sponsor Profile: Fluor
One of the main reasons to attend the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium is the opportunity to connect with the space industry’s leading decision makers and conduct meaningful business. A networking opportunity will be provided by co-sponsor Fluor during the Symposium’s Tuesday afternoon refreshment break when attendees will get to stretch their legs, enjoy…
Sponsor Profile: Euroconsult
One of the main reasons to attend the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium is the opportunity to meet the space industry’s leading decision makers and conduct meaningful business. A valuable networking opportunity will be provided by co-sponsor Euroconsult during the Symposium’s Wednesday Morning Coffee when attendees will get to stretch their legs and mingle.…
Aerojet Propulsion Propels Atlas V Launch Vehicle and Delivers MUOS Satellite to Orbit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, provided its solid rocket boosters to the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle for the inaugural launch of the U.S. Navy’s five-satellite Mobile User Object System (MUOS). Built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), MUOS is a next-generation narrowband tactical satellite communications…
New Horizons Program Reaches Students, Teachers in Fairbanks
Thanks to generous local supporters, the Space Foundation brought our New Horizons community program to Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 13-18, with classroom sessions and assemblies at schools, teacher professional development, community events, receptions and lots of media coverage. Coordinated by Marci Ward, a third-grade teacher at Fairbanks’ Immaculate Conception Grade School and a member of the…
Space Foundation Offers Space Scholarship for Pinellas County Educators
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 21, 2012) — The Space Foundation is accepting applications for a scholarship specifically for educators in Pinellas County, Fla. The Dr. Catherine Pedretty Space Scholarship for Teachers was established by the Space Foundation in 2010 to create special professional development opportunities for teachers currently teaching in the Pinellas County Schools, and…
Sponsor Profile: ARES Corporation
ARES Corporation will again be co-sponsoring the student art contest as part of the 2012 National Space Symposium. Students from throughout the world have submitted original artwork depicting the theme “Space is Infinite – Explore!” for an opportunity to win prizes and receive national recognition. The award ceremony will be held Monday afternoon, April 16,…
Sponsor Profile: Dynetics
The Space Foundation’s National Space Symposium is all about networking and the opportunity to conduct meaningful business. A valuable networking opportunity will be provided by co-sponsor Dynetics during the Symposium’s Tuesday Mid-Morning Break when attendees will get to stretch their legs, wander the exhibits and mingle. Dynetics has delivered high-quality, high-value engineering, scientific and information…
Sponsor Profile: SAIC
An important convenience for attendees of the 28th National Space Symposium is the Pocket Agenda, a condensed version of the full-sized program. Designed for quick reference during the four-day event, this year’s Pocket Agenda is sponsored by SAIC. Presented by the Space Foundation, the 28th National Space Symposium will be held April 16-19 at The…
Space Experts Gather at ISU to Discuss Sustainability of Space Activities
Strasbourg, France (Feb. 17, 2012) – From 21 to 23 February, the International Space University (ISU) in collaboration with NASA will welcome more than 150 space experts from various space agencies, industries and academia at the occasion of its 16th Annual Symposium entitled “SUSTAINABILITY OF SPACE ACTIVITIES: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS” Each year, the…
Space Foundation Report Compares DoD FY 2013 Budget
The Space Foundation has released an overview of unclassified space-based and related programs requested in the Department of Defense’s FY 2013 budget in comparison with FY 2012 funds, and the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Act. As always, the Space Foundation will update and highlight differences between the…