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RL10 Selected for OmegA™ Rocket
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 16, 2018) — Orbital ATK has selected the RL10 rocket engine to provide propulsion for the third stage of the company’s OmegA rocket which includes a lineup of intermediate- and large-class space launch vehicle. “The RL10 has provided reliable upper stage propulsion for more than five decades and we look forward…
ULA Atlas V Launch to Feature Full Complement of Aerojet Rocketdyne Solid Rocket Boosters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 13, 2018) — The upcoming launch of the U.S. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)-11 satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, will benefit from just over 1.74 million pounds of added thrust from five AJ-60A solid rocket boosters supplied by Aerojet Rocketdyne. The…
Hallmark software testbed development progresses
A revolutionary tool to enhance space operations (April 4, 2018) — The U.S. military must be able to quickly establish situational awareness and execute operations in space. This complex task requires the military to track and manage the many thousands of objects that are moving at extreme velocities within the space domain. The information gathered from…
Commerce Secretary Ross to be Featured Speaker at 34th Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 9, 2018) – The Space Foundation announced today the addition of The Honorable Wilbur R. Ross, Jr., United States Secretary of Commerce, as a featured speaker at its 34th Space Symposium, to be held April 16 – 19 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. Robert M. Lightfoot, Jr., Acting Administrator…
For the Fifth Time, Space Foundation Named Among 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2018) – For the fifth time since 2012, the Space Foundation has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the 50 Best Nonprofit Organizations to Work For in the United States, ranking 18th best organization overall.
Space Foundation Vice President Receives Northern State University Education Award
Bryan DeBates, Space Foundation Vice President – Education and alumnus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been named recipient of the University’s Millicent M. Atkins School of Education Award. This prestigious award is given to graduates who have distinguished themselves through personal successes and civic contributions, while bringing a sense of pride…
2018 Colorado Space Heroes Announced
The Space Foundation created the Colorado Space Heroes Hall of Fame in 2016 to inspire future space heroes, to celebrate those who have contributed most significantly to the development and success of Colorado’s space economy and to highlight Colorado’s role as a hub for all things space, including: Ranking second in the nation for aerospace…
Twice the Impact!
You may be able to double the impact of your gift to the Space Foundation by having it matched by your employer. Many companies offer a matching gift program to employees and retirees that allows you to double your gift amount by simply following the guidelines they have set in place. These matching gifts provide…
Cassini Mission Team Earns 2018 John L. "Jack" Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2018) – Given annually to recognize the most significant accomplishment in advancing the exploration of space during the previous year, the Space Foundation’s John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration will be presented in 2018 to the Cassini Mission team. Cassini’s active mission of more than 20 years,…