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Upcoming Space Foundation Events
Mark your calendars for these events! 25th National Space Symposium, March 30 – April 2, 2009, in Colorado Springs, Colo. www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org Space Business Forum: New York, June 4, 2009, New York, N.Y. www.SpaceBusinessForum.com Strategic Space and Defense 2009, Oct. 6-8, 2009, in Omaha, Neb. www.StratSpace.org This article is part of Space Watch: November 2008 (Volume:…
Space Foundation Participates in STEMapalooza
The Space Foundation, along with more than 5,300 children, parents, and teachers, participated in the first STEMapalooza event held at the Colorado Convention Center from Oct. 24-25. STEMapalooza brings together members of the science community from across Colorado to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to excite students about science. The highlight of…
Report from Washington D.C.
After an intense month of legislative activity, Congress recessed in early October and members returned home to their districts and states for the run-up to the election. While most of the focus in Washington is on the presidential race, congressional races are also being watched closely as the balance of Democrats and Republicans in both…
Space Technology Benefits Recognized Around the World
Wherever you go and whatever the local language happens to be, a common theme found around the world is that space technologies continue to benefit all of us here on Earth. A recent television story by Channel One – Russia underscores this truth. The story paid special attention to Space Certification Program partner Eagle Shield…
Report from Washington
May is a traditionally busy month in Washington, D.C., and this was no exception. The Space Foundation’s Washington, D.C., office was busy with a variety of events and activities, including briefings for decision-makers on The Space Report 2008: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. Other highlights include the second Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast…
Changes scheduled to transform the Strategic Space and Defense 2008 Exhibit Center
p>The Strategic Space and Defense exhibit center will see exciting new features and developments in 2008. Among the many changes is a 1500 sq. ft. “conference networking area” in the middle of the exhibit center to encourage visitors to spend more time in the center and improve traffic patterns. Additional enhancements include the relocation of…
Upcoming Space Foundation Events
Mark your calendars for these events! 2008 Space Business Forum: New York – June 18, 2008 – Hilton New York Hotel, New York Strategic Space and Defense 2008 – 6-8 October 2008 – Qwest Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena, Omaha, Neb. 2009 25th National Space Symposium – March 30 – April 2, 2009 -…
An Education Tree Without Enough STEMs
The following article by Iain B. Probert, Space Foundation vice president, education, appeared in the May editions of the monthly SatNews publications SatMagazine and MilSatMagazine. The recent Space Career Fair, held in conjunction with the 24th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, is a good barometer to gauge the workforce of today – and the…
Education Program News
Space Discovery Institute – Teaching Teachers to Inspire The Space Foundation’s 2008 Space Discovery Institute graduate courses are set to begin June 16. These courses utilize proven teaching strategies to enable, excite, and inspire teachers to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) principles into their classrooms using the medium of space to capture the…
Space Certification Program News
Space Foundation Supports Axiom Worldwide and X-1R at Aerospace Medical Association Symposium Certified Space Technology partners Axiom Worldwide and X-1R Advanced Lubricants made a strong showing at the recent Aerospace Medical Association symposium in Boston, Mass. Space Foundation Space Technology Transfer Programs Director Kevin Cook attended in support of their efforts to bring the pain…