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Volunteer with the Space Foundation and Space Foundation Discovery Center Team
While it may sound cliché’, it is true that the Space Foundation could not do the work we do without the generous support of volunteers. We could not do the extent of programming, community and industry events or the public and educational outreach we do without the support of volunteers who have a passion and…
25 Winners from 13 Countries Announced for Space Foundation’s Eighth Annual International Student Art Contest
The 2018 contest theme was “My Space City Vision…” and 4,578 entries were submitted from 57 countries and 37 U.S. states by students ages 3 through 18 years. Of those, 25 winners from 13 countries were selected, with one entry chosen for the top Space Foundation Achievement Award.
Space Foundation Educator Visits Local School for Science Day
In ongoing efforts to inspire students in the STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), the Space Foundation sent Space Education Specialist Slade Bradbury to visit local grade school, Jackson Elementary, for Science Day on Friday, Jan. 12. Throughout the day, students went from one class to another learning various science topics. The Space…
Homeschool Days in a Galaxy Far Away, Space Technology Tracking Jolly St. Nick and more at the Space Foundation Discovery Center this December
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 5, 2017) – The Space Foundation Discovery Center is hosting several events to wrap up 2017 that are interactive, educational and of course, fun. Before the Space Foundation offices and Discovery Center close for the holidays (Dec. 19 – Jan. 1), families will find the following things to do at the Discovery Center in…
Gen. Moorman is 2012 Hill Award Recipient
Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., USAF, Ret., former vice chief of staff of the Air Force will be presented with the Space Foundation’s highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, at a special luncheon sponsored by Raytheon on April 18, 2012, at the 28th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel…
Gen. Shelton Slated for Symposium
Gen. William L. Shelton, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, will be a featured speaker at the Space Foundation’s 28th National Space Symposium, which is set for April 16-19 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is currently scheduled to speak Tuesday afternoon, April 17. Shelton joins a roster of high-level industry, military, civil…
Ball Aerospace Sponsors Exhibit Center
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. will sponsor the 28th National Space Symposium exhibit center with an impressive and comprehensive array of the latest space technology, equipment and services. The Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center will now include the new Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center Pavilion, located adjacent to the Carriage Museum at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado…
Minibus Bill Includes NASA, NOAA Funding
The Senate has begun a debate on a “minibus” appropriations bill, H.R. 2112, that combines the bills for Agriculture, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Commerce-Justice-Science. The Commerce-Justice-Science bill includes funds for both NASA and NOAA. Although subject to numerous amendments, the package has not affected funding levels for NASA or NOAA space programs. The…
Space Watch: November 2011 (Volume: 10, Issue: 11)
The View From Here Fear and Loathing in Washington Spotlight Gen. Moorman is 2012 Hill Award Recipient Gen. Shelton Slated for Symposium Ball Aerospace Sponsors Exhibit Center Super Early Bird Discount Rate Now Available Space Art Contest is Open to Students Worldwide Apply Now To Become a Teacher Liaison Index Performance in 3Q2011 IAF Honors…