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Submit Abstracts Now for Space Symposium Tech Track
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2018) – The Space Foundation is now accepting abstracts for papers to be presented at the Tech Track of the 35th Space Symposium.
Much like the main Symposium program, Tech Track will include featured speakers and a series of 20-minute “tech talk” presentations selected from a wide variety of submissions. The Tech Track sessions offer registrants an opportunity to hear from government and industry leaders in space technology development.
Space Foundation Joins Italian Partners for New Space Economy Expoforum 2019
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 3, 2018) – While attending the 69th edition of the International Astronautical Congress in Bremen, Germany, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor signed an agreement with Italy’s Fiera Roma and Fondazione Amaldi to organize the first European forum dedicated to the global development of projects and technologies derived from the space industry.
Space Foundation Selects Richard B. Cooper for New Strategic Communications & Outreach VP Position at its Washington, D.C., Office
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 27, 2018) – The Space Foundation announced today it has added a second new vice president at its Washington, D.C., office. Richard B. “Rich” Cooper has been hired for the newly-created position of Vice President – Strategic Communications & Outreach, effective Sept. 28, 2018.
Firefly Aerospace Saves Space Foundation International Student Art Contest
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 12, 2018) – Since 2011, the Space Foundation’s International Student Art Contest has inspired thousands of children around the globe to envision the possibilities and adventures to be found in space. However, for 2019, the art contest almost ended. In spite of participation by 4,578 children in 57 countries this year, a lack of sponsorship nearly killed plans for the contest to continue in 2019. But at the eleventh hour, Austin-based Firefly Aerospace stepped in to sponsor the art contest for 2019.
Col. Thomas Dorame to Head Space Foundation Washington, D.C., Strategic Operations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 6, 2018) – The Space Foundation has selected Col. Thomas Dorame, USA (Ret.), as Vice President, Strategic Operations, at its Washington, D.C. office, effective Sept. 4, 2018.
Dorame joins the Space Foundation after serving more than 30 years in the U.S. Army.
Space Foundation COO Speaks at #CoSpacePort Celebration
Front Range Airport received a spaceport license from the FAA earlier this month creating the new Colorado Air and Space Port.
Harris Corporation Provides Grants to Support STEM Training
Highlights: Grants fund Space Foundation “Space in the Community” programs for third year New grant funds Air Force Association National High School Space Challenge Extends company’s $22 million STEM support legacy COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced grants to fund programs that will further science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Harris to Fund Space Foundation's Space in the Community
Harris Corporation has announced it will fund Space Foundation programs to further science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies, helping to foster the next generation of space innovators. During the 2018-19 school year, Harris will fund the Space Foundation’s Space in the Community (SITC) program for the third consecutive year. The SITC program grants will…
RS-25 Engine Tests Modernization Upgrades
NASA Administrator Bridenstine viewed Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RS-25 engine test at NASA Stennis; four RS-25 engines will power NASA’s Space Launch System. The development engine tested features a main combustion chamber manufactured with an innovative bonding technique, cutting costs and fabrication time by 50 percent Fifth successful demonstration of a 3-D printed Pogo Assembly and tested…