Report from Headquarters
Teacher Liaisons Play Variety of Roles at National Space Symposium
Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons will be active in a variety of roles throughout the 24th National Space Symposium, from student tours to professional development workshops. The Space Foundation’s highly-regarded Teacher Liaison program, now in its fifth year, selects teachers who actively promote space and science education in the classroom and the community. Those chosen for…
Additional Speakers Confirm for 24th National Space Symposium
Several noteworthy individuals have recently confirmed their participation as featured speakers and panelists for the 24th National Space Symposium. The newly confirmed speakers include Mr. Robert A. Bednarek, president & chief executive officer, SES New Skies; Ms. Evie Haskell, editor-in-chief, The BRIDGE Media Group; John M. Logsdon, Ph.D., director, Space Policy Institute and acting director,…
Space Foundation Conducts In-Service for 120 Educators
On February 12, the Space Foundation conducted a day-long workshop for more than 120 educators in Charles County, Md. The participants were K-12 educators from across the Charles County school district, which serves nearly 27,000 students. Lead by Space Foundation Senior Aerospace Education Specialist Bryan DeBates, the workshop featured hands-on sessions in astronomy, rocketry, earth…
Space Watch: March 2008 (Volume: 7, Issue: 3)
The View From Here The View From Here Spotlight Space Foundation Hosts KSC Event Honoring ISRO Chairman Space Foundation Conducts In-Service for 120 Educators Report from Headquarters The Space Foundation Welcomes Four New Corporate Members Sixth Annual Space Career Fair Sponsorship Opportunities Available Space Certification Program Welcomes New Partner Commander of Air Force Space Command…
The View From Here
It seems to me that the term “space situational awareness” is rather like the term “pornography.” We all agree it’s a serious problem, but we can’t seem to agree on a definition for it. Yet, by golly, we’re all going to know it when we see it! At the risk of oversimplifying a complex issue,…
Report from Washington, D.C.
On February 27, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the first Congressional Space Power Caucus breakfast of the year. The featured speaker, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command, addressed a number of issues including the importance of space to the warfighter and the major areas of focus…
Commander of Air Force Space Command Addresses Space Power Caucus
On February 27, the Space Foundation and the National Defense Industrial Association hosted the first Congressional Space Power Caucus Breakfast of 2008 in Washington, D.C. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, USAF, commander, Air Force Space Command was the featured speaker. Kehler spoke about the increased understanding about the importance of space to the warfighter at all…
Space Certification Program Welcomes New Partner
The Space Foundation is pleased to welcome a new Certified Space Technology partner, GBS/KWIK Company, manufacturer and distributor of Heatshield-R20 Radiant Barrier Paint Mix. Heatshield-R20 uses hollow reflectospheres in a powder that can be mixed into virtually any paint to create a protective heat-blocking radiant barrier. Originally developed as a spray-on insulation to protect space…
Space Foundation Hosts KSC Event Honoring ISRO Chairman
On Friday, February 1, the Space Foundation hosted a special reception honoring the visit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman G. Madhavan Nair. The reception, co-sponsored by Space Florida, was held at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) visitor’s complex, in the Debus Center overlooking the historic rocket garden. It capped a series of activities…
The Space Foundation Welcomes Four New Corporate Members
The Space Foundation recently welcomed new Corporate Partners Scitor Corporation and United Launch Alliance, as well as new Corporate Patrons Near Earth, LLC and The MITRE Corporation. Founded in 1979, Scitor Corporation provides engineering, financial, management, and related services to its corporate customers. These services include acquisition and life cycle management support, business process improvement,…