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Transcript: Space4U podcast, Ashlie Smith
Hello. I am Mikayla Cory with the Space Foundation and you’re listening to Space4U. Space4U podcast is designed to tell the stories of the amazing people who make today’s space exploration possible. Today. We’re joined by Ashlie Smith. Who was a member of the Space Foundation Teacher Liaison program, Teacher Liaisons are extraordinary educators who…
Ozmens’ SNC Wins NASA Contract to Power Moon Rover

Solar Array Technology to be Used for South Pole Mission SPARKS, Nev. (March 29, 2021) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the global aerospace and national security company owned by Eren and Fatih Ozmen, was awarded a contract for a program supporting NASA’s water-hunting robot mission to the moon. SNC will contribute its cutting-edge solar array technology…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Shawn Cochran
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation. And this is the Space4U podcast, a podcast with the conversations with today’s leaders in the space community, and that make today’s space adventures possible. I’m joined today by Shawn Cochran, a Senior Manager for Civil and Environmental Space and Raytheon’s Space Systems. Which…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Michael Soluri
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation. And this is the Space4U podcast, dedicated to the men and women who make today space adventure possible. Whether they’ve captured our history or been a part of that history or starting to make their own history in today’s space program. We want to…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Bill Barry
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation. And this is the Space4U podcast conversations with the people who make today’s space adventures possible. Today, I’m here with Bill Barry, NASA’s Chief Historian, and he is the guardian of what I will call probably the coolest space archives on the planet. Um,…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Alex Wagner
Hi there. This is Rich Cooper with the Space4U podcast, a podcast by the Space Foundation that tells the stories of the men and women behind today’s space, programs and activities. I’m joined today by Alex Wagner, who is with the Aerospace Industries Association, where he serves as the Vice President. For strategic initiatives…
Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Carter

These Volunteer Spotlight articles profile some of the interesting and dedicated people who make Space Foundation programs possible. We could not do the work that we do without the generous and tireless support of our volunteers. This week, we are featuring Space Foundation Discovery Center volunteer Scott Carter. Scott retired following more than 35 years…
Ozmens’ SNC to Unveil Plan to Lead LEO Commercialization with Integrated, Free-Flying Space Station

SPARKS, Nev. (March 25, 2021) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) invites the media to an exclusive virtual press conference to reveal its vision for an integrated, free-flying commercial space station, building on key elements of the LIFE™ habitat and Dream Chaser®spaceplane design. SNC will also detail space travel and destination opportunities critical to the commercialization of low-Earth orbit (LEO).…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Selected to Power Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor Program

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 23, 2021 – Aerojet Rocketdyne has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide propulsion as a key member of their team supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Technology Development phase of the NGI program, a key element of the…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Chris Carberry
Hello, this is Andrew de Naray with the Space Foundation, and you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the people who make today’s space exploration possible. Our guest today is Chris Carberry. Chris is the CEO of Explore Mars, Inc. And president of the Space Drinks Association. …
