Space Foundation to Host State of Space 2023 Program on Feb. 16

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 9, 2023 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem, today announced that it will host its annual program, State of Space, on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. EST.

The fifth annual event will stream on Space Foundation’s Symposium365; there is no cost to attend.

Commenting on this year’s program, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor said, “We are in a new renaissance for space with revolutionary opportunities for shared exploration, commerce, research, innovation and security. To secure the promise of a growing and enterprising space economy, space must be viewed, funded and resourced as a critical infrastructure to protect it for future generations.”

State of Space 2023 includes opening remarks from Zelibor detailing the importance of space as critical infrastructure and features five unique viewpoints from a select group of industry experts, showcasing diverse perspectives and experiences that are part of today’s global space ecosystem.

• National security: Kari Bingen, Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
• International: Dr. Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of the Space Economy Evolution Lab and former head of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
• Media: Miriam Kramer, Senior Space Reporter, Axios
• Business/Investment: Jeffrey Manber, President of International and Space Stations, Voyager Space Holdings
• Education: Heidi Ragsdale, STEM educator and International Teacher Liaison

For more information on State of Space 2023, visit spacesymposium365.org/agenda/state-of-space-2023/.

About Symposium 365  

Symposium 365 is the premier source for information and events in the global space ecosystem, offering authoritative news and insight as well as opportunities for networking and conducting business via Space Symposium and The Space Report. Serving commercial, government and education sectors, programs and resources are delivered in-person and online around the globe. To learn more about Symposium 365, visit www.spacesymposium 365.org.

About Space Foundation 

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983, offering information, education and collaboration for the global space ecosystem. Driven by partnerships, Space Foundation unites the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through support from corporate members, sponsors, fundraising and grants. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Tags: Space Foundation, State of Space 2023, Symposium 365, space industry event, global space ecosystem, international space, critical infrastructure, space exploration, space ecosystem, space commerce, space economy, space innovation, Tom Zelibor, Kari Bingen, Dr. Simonetta DiPippo, Miriam Kramer, Jeff Mamber, Heidi Ragsdale

Media Contacts:

Rich Cooper
Vice President, Strategic Communications & Outreach
Space Foundation
(202) 596-0714
[email protected]

Dottie O’Rourke
TECHMarket Communications
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