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27th National Space Symposium Just Days Away
The 27th National Space Symposium starts on April 11 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. And, although some of the events are rapidly approaching sold-out status, there is still availability for registration for the Symposium and the Cyber 1.1 event that precedes the main event. In addition, tickets are available (in limited quantities)…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
Co-Sponsors Make Symposium Shine
More than 40 companies – leaders in aerospace industry and education and related businesses – are co-sponsors of the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium that kicks off next week in Colorado Springs, Colo. Through their involvement, the event will be the biggest, most comprehensive ever. Sponsors include: ADD STAFF – Audience with an Astronaut a.i.…
Theme for 25th National Space Symposium
The Space Foundation recently announced the “The Next Space Age” as the theme for the 25th National Space Symposium. Celebrating its silver anniversary, the National Space Symposium is the premier annual gathering of the global space community. The event will take place March 30 – April 2 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo.…
The View From Here:
Like most Americans may be, I’m only too happy to see 2008 come to an end. Wrung out by a long presidential campaign and a global economic melt-down, 2008 is a year that I’ll remember as a long season of unwelcomed news – punctuated by a historic moment of hope as Americans elected Senator Barack…
Space Foundation Education Programs Makes an Impact Across the Nation
The Space Foundation recently shared its education mission across the nation in two very unique ways. The first was at the Suburban School Superintendents’ conference at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Members of the organization represented 100 influential school districts in the United States. The Suburban School Superintendents’ group meets annually so superintendents…