Spotlight
Index Performance in 3Q2011
It was a difficult quarter for most of the U.S. stock market and the Space Foundation Indexes were no exception. The third quarter of 2011 saw an abrupt end to the growth that characterized the first half of the year. The Space Foundation Index declined in the third quarter by slightly more than 20 percent,…
IAF Honors Space Technology Hall of Fame Inductee
United States Air Force Space Command and Lockheed Martin Space Systems were recognized last month by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) for contributions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) program. IAF presented the two organizations with a special, one-time IAF 60th Anniversary Award during the International Astronautical Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. GPS was…
Space Foundation Participates in IAC, SGC
Two Space Foundation representatives, Director – Space Awareness Kevin Cook and Director – Research & Analysis Micah Walter-Range were on the agenda at the 62nd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Cape Town, South Africa, last month. In addition, Walter-Range participated in the Space Generation Congress (SGC), a three-day pre-conference event geared toward young space professionals…
Space Foundation Speaks to College Students
Three Space Foundation executives were on the agenda at last month’s SpaceVision 2011 conference in Boulder, Colo., speaking on topics as diverse as education, space policy and building public awareness of the benefits of space. Participating on panels at the largest student-organized space conference in the nation were: Vice President – Education Iain Probert, who…
Symposium Has Strong International Participation
Each year, the National Space Symposium becomes more International. The 27th is no exception. Several major agenda items address global space issues and programs and, for the second year in a row, the Symposium will include a reception to welcome attendees from outside the United States. The 27th National Space Symposium is April 11-14, at…
Non-Traditional Space Markets is Panel Topic
The panel discussion Emerging Markets and Applications will add an exciting dimension to the 27th National Space Symposium by focusing on new commercial and non-traditional space markets. Presented by Euroconsult, the panel will be moderated by Susan Irwin, president of Euroconsult US, Inc., and comprises: Robert T. Bigelow, president and founder, Bigelow Aerospace, LLC Gwynne…
Two Technologies Inducted into Hall of Fame
Two diverse technologies will be inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame® at the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Commercial Earth-Imaging Satellites, which have broad-reaching applications for national security, logistics and disaster prevention and relief, and Intrifuge CellXpansion technology, which promises help for a wide…
See Large Spacecraft at the Symposium
There will be more to see than ever before at the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium next month. The sold-out Boeing Exhibit Center has expanded this year to fill three indoor halls plus a brand new outdoor “Showroom” that will feature spectacular examples of space vehicles, including: The Boeing Company’s Crew Space Transportation (CST-100)…
What’s New at the National Space Symposium
The scope and reach of the National Space Symposium grows every year, as does attendance, services and opportunities to learn about space and to network with space leaders. Among our attendees, anywhere from 20-30 percent are here for the first time, but many return year after year. This year, in addition to new faces, the…
Speed Mentoring For Young Professionals
The premier gathering of the global space community, the 27th National Space Symposium is being held April 11-14 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. All new generation events are geared toward Symposium attendees, ages 35 and younger, who are completing their educations or are in the early stages of their careers. Part of…