Space Foundation Press Releases
Major Sponsorships Sold Out and Top-Level Speakers Confirm for Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 6, 2007) — All major sponsorships for Strategic Space and Defense 2007 are sold out, officials announced today. In addition to a full slate of sponsors, many senior speakers and panelists have recently confirmed their participation. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2007, the global…
Space Foundation Brings the Stars to Local Elementary Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sep. 4, 2007) — Last week, the Space Foundation’s education team conducted stargazing exercises for 75 6th grade students from Venetucci Elementary at Bear Trap Ranch. This fun and educational activity was part of an annual pre-school camp experience for the school’s 6th grade students and their teachers. Bryan DeBates, senior curriculum…
Deadline for Strategic Space and Defense 2007 Approaching
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2007) — The deadline to save up to $160 on registration for Strategic Space and Defense 2007 is rapidly approaching. Advanced Registration closes 7 September. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2007, the global security conference for space and defense professionals, will take place at the…
Florida Space Leadership Forum
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 27, 2007) — The Space Foundation, in partnership with Space Florida, recently conducted the “Florida Space Leadership Forum” focused on the local, state, and national issues associated with the transition between the Space Shuttle and Constellation programs. The day-long event attracted a wide range of participants, including more than 100 executives,…
Limited Exhibit Space Remains for Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2007) — Limited space remains for exhibitors at Strategic Space and Defense 2007. This year’s event already features more than 10,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 40 exhibiting companies and organizations. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2007, the global security…
Space Foundation and Mannheim Steamroller Collaborate on Space-Themed Concerts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 20, 2007) — Mannheim Steamroller recently announced the first three concerts in a space-themed concert tour that is currently under development. The full tour will be built around an album entitled “The Music of the Spheres” to be released in 2008. The Space Foundation is working together with Mannheim Steamroller in…
Legendary Band Three Dog Night to Open Strategic Space and Defense 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 14, 2007) — Legendary music icons THREE DOG NIGHT will open Strategic Space and Defense 2007 with a performance on Tuesday, 9 October 2007. Presented by the Space Foundation and Space News, Strategic Space and Defense 2007, a global security conference for space and defense professionals, will take place at the…
Why America Needs to Explore Space
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Aug. 9, 2007) — Why America Needs to Explore Space By Neil deGrasse Tyson Published:August 5, 2007, Parade Magazine While China has announced an initiative to land humans on the moon by 2020, experts say that the limited funding of NASA will make it difficult for the U.S. to return to the moon…
Teacher Liaisons Experience Shuttle Launch and Kennedy Space Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 7, 2007) — At the special invitation of NASA, more than a dozen Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons, including Kathy Brandon, 2006 recipient of the Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award, are in Florida for the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-118. In addition to viewing the launch, the teachers participated…
Space Foundation Expands Summer Institute
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 7, 2007) — The Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation is expanding its Summer Institute, conducting two graduate level courses for educators in Maryland. Working with the Charles County Board of Education, the Space Foundation is teaching courses on earth systems science and kinesthetic astronomy from July 30 – August 10. More than…