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Volunteer Spotlight: George Gorman
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 George Gorman. George was born in Chicago and raised…
Space Policy Pod – Episode 12: (Alexander MacDonald, NASA)
This podcast discussion features Alex Macdonald, NASA’s chief economist. He also serves as program executive of the International Space Station National Lab. He was previously the Senior Economic Advisor in the Office of the Administrator and was the founding program executive of NASA’s Emerging Space Office. Dr. Macdonald is a former executive staff specialist on…
“Space Symposium 365” Schedule Released: New Online, All-Digital Platform Delivers Exclusive Content for the Space Community
Provides Year-Round Programming Featuring Space Leaders, Insight, and Connections Initiative offers programs similar to those of the annual Space Symposium October schedule includes presentations from Apollo 13 legend Gene Kranz, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and National Reconnaissance Office Future programs will feature the ISS partners and Expedition One crew, leadership of…
“The Space Report” Finds Commercial Space Revenue Climbs to $336.89 Billion in 2019
Despite COVID-19 Disruption, Investment in Space Tops $6B in Q3 2020: Report COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 13, 2020 — In the newest quarterly issue of The Space Report, Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, announced that space investment in Q3 2020 gained strength with more than $6 billion gained through…
Space4U Podcast: Steve Howard – Spaceport Camden
In this episode: We meet Steve Howard, County Administrator of Camden County, Georgia, and project lead for Spaceport Camden, currently in development. As project lead, Steve is working to realize Spaceport Camden’s mission of developing a world-class spaceport through a public-private partnership that will establish Camden County as the commercial space center of the United…
Space Foundation and U.S. Drone Soccer League to Host Limited-Time Exhibition Allowing Visitors to Play New Robotic Sport
Played using encased quadcopters, a full-contact robotic sport Inspires teamwork, sparks engineering and aerospace interests “Everyone who sees it immediately wants to play” says league cofounder Open to attendee participation Oct. 6–17, special competition on Oct. 17 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 5, 2020 — What do you get when you combine the rapidly expanding…
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Edelman
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 volunteer Steve Edelman. Edelman is originally from Rockville Centre, New York, and…
Space4U Podcast: Sean Wilson – Northrop Grumman Space Systems
In this episode: We meet Sean Wilson, Director of Media and Public Relations at Northrop Grumman Space Systems. Starting her career as an enlisted Satellite Systems Operator for the U.S. Air Force, Sean has since held a number of different roles in space communications, including stints as a Communications Analyst and Astronaut Instructor at Futron…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Celebrated During World Space Week with Virtual Ceremony on Oct. 8
Space Foundation’s World Space Week Events to Include Induction of Three Foundational Commercial Technologies COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 1, 2020 — Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3) global space advocate for 37 years, today announced that its events celebrating World Space Week will include an induction ceremony honoring three legendary commercial adaptations of space technologies into…
Space Policy Pod – Episode 11: (Conner Prochaska, Department of Energy)
This podcast discussion features Conner Prochaska, chief commercialization officer for the Department of Energy and director of the Office of Technology Transitions. His office advances the economic, energy, and national security interests of the United States by expanding the commercial impact of the department’s research and development portfolio. Prior to his current roles, Mr. Prochaska…