Education
Space Foundation to Offer On-Demand STEM Content Funded by Lockheed Martin
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 14, 2020) — The Space Foundation and Lockheed Martin are helping students “Avoid the Summer Slide” by providing on-demand STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) content online starting May 18. “Learning is lifetime exercise and this summer, we want to do our part to help students sharpen their STEM skills and ready…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Tests Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 12, 2020 – Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful static-fire test of an advanced large solid rocket motor, called the Missile Components Advanced Technologies Demonstration Motor (MCAT Demo), under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). “Aerojet Rocketdyne has produced large solid rocket motors for critical defense programs for more than…
Shelli Brunswick Elected to Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation Board
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 12, 2020) — Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick has been elected to served on the board of directors of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. “Colorado Springs is a great place to live and work but it’s an even greater place to do business,” said Brunswick.…
Space Policy Pod – Episode 1: Scott Pace
Given the current real-world challenges confronting all of us, AIAA has joined the MITRE Corporation, Space Foundation, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to produce this podcast series to examine events and ideas affecting the space sector. We hope the episodes serve as an enlightening discussion on the relevant topics of the day with insights…
Aerojet Rocketdyne Welcomes Amy Gowder as Chief Operating Officer
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 4, 2020 – Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Amy Gowder will join the company on May 4, 2020, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Gowder will report directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake and will serve as one of the officers of parent company Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD). Gowder…
REGISTER NOW: Space Foundation Free Live Space Force Webinar May 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 4, 2020) — In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, Space Foundation is hosting a webinar, “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay”…
Space Foundation to Host Free Webinar with Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Space Operations, May 6
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2020) — In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, Space Foundation is hosting a webinar titled, “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W.…
Shelli Brunswick Selected for Space4Women Mentor Network
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 29, 2020) — Space Foundation Chief Operating Officer Shelli Brunswick has been selected as one of 25 women from around the world to be part of the Space4Women Mentor Network, a program of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs that promotes gender equality and gender empowerment in the space sector. …
Space Foundation Junior Space Entrepreneur Program Wins Honorable Mention in Fast Company 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards
New York, April 28, 2020 — The winners of Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to flattening the curve when it comes to the climate crisis, social injustice, or economic inequality. The Junior Space Entrepreneur Program (JSEP),…
SNC Launches COVID Recovery Campaign with Matching Commitment From Owners Eren & Fatih Ozmen
SPARKS, Nev. (April 24, 2020) – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), the global aerospace and national security leader, launched a COVID Recovery Campaign to support global COVID relief efforts and veterans impacted by the pandemic. Owners Eren and Fatih Ozmen have committed to personally match donations up to $200K. “I believe the impact our collective efforts…