Posts by Space Foundation Editorial Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced today that Frontier Airlines is the Official Airline of the 23rd National Space Symposium. As the Official Airline, Denver, Colo., based Frontier Airlines will provide discounted transportation to attendees into Denver International Airport. The 23rd National Space Symposium is the premier annual space industry…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 5, 2007) — Following today’s release of the President’s FY2008 Budget, Space Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Elliot G. Pulham said, `Given the many demands upon the U.S. federal budget, most notably for war costs, entitlement programs, and homeland security, it is admirable that the administration’s proposed FY2008 budget preserves…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation announced the acquisition of several historic space artifacts. The artifacts are to be added to the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. The highest honor bestowed by the Space Foundation, the Hill Award recognizes individuals who have fundamentally altered the course of…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 25, 2007) — The Space Foundation announced today that Bigelow Aerospace is the 2007 recipient of its Space Achievement Award. The award will be presented Monday, April 9 during the opening ceremony of the 23rd National Space Symposium, the premier annual space industry conference, scheduled for April 9-12, 2007, at The…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 24, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation named Kendra S. Horn manager of communication and media relations, effective Feb. 1. From its headquarters in Colorado Springs, Horn will lead the Space Foundation’s internal and external communications efforts in advancing civil, commercial and national security space and the Foundation’s education activities. Additionally,…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2007) — Today the Space Foundation announced the 2007 recipient of the Jack Swigert Award for Space Exploration. The astronomical observatories, scientists, researchers, and students of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) will be honored with the award Monday, April 9 in Colorado Springs during the Opening Ceremony of the…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 11, 2007) — Only one week remains for attendees to save $300 on registration for the 23rd National Space Symposium, the premier annual space industry conference. Those who register and pay in full by Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, receive the discounted `early bird` registration rate, a $300 savings. The 23rd National…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.(Jan. 8, 2007) — Today the Board of Directors of the Space Foundation announced the election of new officers and directors of the corporation, effective Jan. 17, 2007. Ms. Barbara M. Barrett (Paradise Valley, Az.), Mr. Martin C. Faga (McLean, Va.), and Mr. Elon Musk (El Segundo, Calif.) were elected new members of…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 14, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today that Dr. Simon Ramo is the 2007 recipient of its highest award – the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Ramo will be honored at a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 11 in Colorado Springs during the 23rd National Space Symposium.…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 6, 2006) — The Space Foundation announced today a number of confirmed speakers for its 23rd National Space Symposium. Under Secretary of the Air Force The Honorable Dr. Ronald M. Sega, NASA Administrator The Honorable Dr. Michael D. Griffin, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office Dr. Donald M. Kerr, Chief of…